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Los Angeles New Play Project Awards Four Prizes in 2024 Competition

Local theater companies in Los Angeles have been awarded grants to produce new plays, focusing on compelling stories that aim to shape the future of theater. Learn more about the grants!
Shakespeare by the Sea Announces 2023 Season

Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California’s premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that’s admission-free and never too far, announced plays and locations for its 26th season. 
Shakespeare By The Sea Announces Plays And Locations For 26th Admission-Free Season

Shakespeare by the Sea, Southern California's premiere outdoor Shakespeare festival that's admission-free and never too far, has announced plays and locations for its 26th season.
Shakespeare By The Sea and Little Fish Theatre Founder Announces Retirement

Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre founder Lisa Coffi has announced her retirement following the end of the 25th Anniversary season this summer. She will be transitioning into an Emeritus position where she can continue to be involved, but in a different capacity. 
Play on Shakespeare Releases Spring and Summer 2022 Season

Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, today announces their spring/summer 2022 season. Lue Douthit, President and Co-Founder says: 'Well, the theater world is definitely opening up. We literally mean 'world' (Prague, Guam, England) and suddenly there are ten professional productions of Play On translations opening in the next few months, including two in San Francisco (African-American Shakespeare Company and Cal Shakes). We are delighted that there are so many opportunities for audiences to gather together again to see and hear Shakespeare differently. Play on!'
BWW Interview: Tara Donovan Elatedly Producing Her POV At Little Fish

Little Fish Theatre's annual short play festival PICK OF THE VINE, premiering March 5, has smoothly morphed into a hybrid stage-to-film online. The filming of this year's final seven plays, chosen out of 800+ submissions, have been overseen by producer Tara Donovan, as well as producing artistic director Lisa Coffi. Tara graciously made some time to answer a few of my queries, inviting Lisa to fill in with more specific answers as needed.
AmiosWest and Perspective Theatre Company Present SHOTZSF: The Boredom Games 2020

AmiosWest presents a Covid-Era theatrical experience on YouTube live via Zoom.
BWW Interview: Branda Lock on Directing “Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending” for Little Fish Theatre

No doubt anyone who has read or seen a production of Shakespeare's tragic love story a?oeRomeo and Julieta?? has wished they could change the ending so that the lovers can be reunited rather than separated by death due to a seemingly split-second decision. And now, thanks to Little Fish Theatre and director Branda Lock, you CAN choose to change things around during a?oeRomeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Endinga?? airing online Saturday, July 25 at 6pm (Pacific) and on Sunday, July 26 at 2pm. But exactly how will it work? I spoke with the production's director, Branda Lock, to find out.
AmiosWest Presents SHOTZSF: SOCIALLY DISTANT NOIR

AmiosWest presents a Covid Era a?oetheatricala?? experience on FaceBook live via Zoom. Theater artists have got to keep creating! ShotzSF has the agility and talent to make the transition to this medium and they invite you to join us and see what can happen. Gathering artists from across the country (The Bay Area, Ashland & New York) ShotzSF: Socially Distant Noir, will be our 3rd installment of virtual Shotz.
Cast Announced For Los Angeles Premiere Of OPERATION AJAX

Little Fish Theatre has announced its cast for the Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opening October 3. This true story about a 1953 CIA covert operation is written by Matthew Spangler and Farshad Farahat, and is directed by LFT Associate Artistic Director Suzanne Dean. The five-person ensemble plays all 13 real and imagined figures surrounding the plan to overthrow the Prime Minister of Iran a?" Mohammad Mossadegh.
OPERATION AJAX Opens This Fall At Little Fish Theatre

The Los Angeles premiere of Operation Ajax opens October 3 at Little Fish Theatre. Suzanne Dean directs the true story about the 1953 CIA covert operation to overthrow the Shah of Iran. Award-winning playwright Matthew Spangler (The Kite Runner), along with co-playwright and actor Farshad Farahat (costar, Academy Award-winning film Argo and Emmy Award-winning show House of Cards), discuss why this story is important, especially in today's political climate. 
Shakespeare by the Sea Announces Cast for HENRY V

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more! Shakespeare by the Sea's stunning 22nd season continues with Shakespeare's bold and patriotic Henry V opening June 20. Ovation award winner Stephanie Coltrin helms the historical play focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
Little Fish Theatre Announces Unique And Exceptional 2019 Season

Little Fish Theatre has announced nine fully staged productions and four special events which will comprise the San Pedro artists ensemble's exceptional 2019 Season.  
Phantasmagoric BLOODY POETRY Opens September 27 At Little Fish Theatre

In celebration of the bicentennial of the publication of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Little Fish Theatre presents Bloody Poetry by Howard Brenton. Opening September 27 at Little Fish Theatre and directed by Ovation Award winner and Little Fish Theatre Artistic Associate Stephanie Coltrin, Bloody Poetry plunges into the bohemian lives of Lord Byron, his mistress, and the Shelleys, and enables the audience to enter their summer Villa - a place where the poets take refuge from the upheaval of their country and turn creative writing into a collective practice of subversive intent and revolutionary ambition.
Little Fish Theatre Announces Stunning 2018 Season

Little Fish Theatre has announced the eleven productions which will comprise the company's stunning 2018 Season.
Little Fish Theatre Announces Stunning 2018 Season

Little Fish Theatre has announced the eleven productions which will comprise the company's stunning 2018 Season.
BEST OF PICK OF THE VINE to Showcase Best Short Plays from 15 Seasons at Little Fish Theatre

In commemoration of its 15th anniversary, Little Fish Theatre will present Best of Pick of the Vine as the crown jewel in its already sparkling 2017 season.
BEST OF PICK OF THE VINE to Showcase Best Short Plays from 15 Seasons at Little Fish Theatre

In commemoration of its 15th anniversary, Little Fish Theatre will present Best of Pick of the Vine as the crown jewel in its already sparkling 2017 season.
Shakespeare by the Sea Announces Thrilling 20th Anniversary Season

Shakespeare by the Sea announces productions, cast and creatives for its 20th Anniversary Season. Based at the gorgeous Pt. Fermin Park in San Pedro, and touring to twenty-three parks throughout Southern California, Shakespeare by the Sea is celebrating 20 years of fulfilling its mission to create theatrical experiences for audiences in culturally diverse communities to make theatre accessible to all. For this milestone anniversary, SBTS has selected two of Shakespeare's most popular and beloved plays, Macbeth and The Taming of the Shrew.
Experience a NEW Shakespeare Play at Prague Shakespeare Company

Czech Republic premiere of a 'new' Shakespeare play that holds the mirror up to nature with its themes of date rape, victim shaming, betrayal of friendship, forced marriages and madness.

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