Tony Abatemarco

New Dates Set for THERE ARE FAIRIES AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR GARDEN at The Odyssey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series of first looks at works-in-process by prominent L.A. visionaries will present There Are Fairies at the Bottom of Our Garden, a new work by writer/performer John Fleck. Learn more.

Interview: Sandra Tsing Loh on I’LL BURN THAT BRIDGE WHEN I COME TO IT
by Shari Barrett - Jan 16, 2025

Sandra Tsing Loh is an American writer, actress, radio personality, and former professor of art at the University of California, Irvine, who was raised in Malibu and went on to take the comedy world by storm, is returning to the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. with an encore performance of I’ll Burn That Bridge When I Come to It (An Hilarious Self-Immolation by Sandra Tsing Loh) as part of the Odyssey’s Thresholds of Invention. I spoke with her about the show!

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Will Perform Two Works in Progress by Sandra Tsing Loh
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series will present two new works-in-progress by iconoclastic writer/performer Sandra Tsing Loh. 

The Road Theatre Company Adds Captioned Performances of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

The Road Theatre Company has added a new captioning system to its state-of-the-art theatre in North Hollywood and the company will now be able to offer three captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities for their upcoming world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD.

Road Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD By Marlow Wyatt
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, have announced the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. 

Odyssey's 'Thresholds Of Invention' Series to Present 108 STITCHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Odyssey Theatre's 'Thresholds of Invention' series will feature '108 Stitches' in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Opens IN SOME DARK VALLEY in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series of first looks at pieces-in-progress by prominent L.A. visionaries presents In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand, written and performed by Robert Bailey.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble of THRESHOLD OF INVENTION Series Presents WHITE OUT - A Powerful Exploration of Identity and Activism
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 'Thresholds of Invention' series presents 'White Out', a powerful exploration of race and queerness. Written and performed by Dave Trudell and directed by Chuma Gault, this thought-provoking performance delves into the complexities of identity and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Don't miss this one-time-only show on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.

Odyssey's THRESHOLDS OF INVENTION Celebrates First Anniversary With THE BOY WHO SAW TRUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Odyssey's 'Thresholds of Invention' celebrates its first anniversary with 'The Boy Who Saw True' in a one-time performance on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.

Odyssey's 'Thresholds Of Invention' Series to Present I WANT NOTHING BUT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Odyssey's 'Thresholds of Invention' will present 'I Want Nothing But Love' in a new work-in-progress by Elmira Rahim. Two performances only on Nov. 11-12. Explore the themes of life, death, courage, fear, freedom, and more.

LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's Live 'Music at the Odyssey' Series Returns This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

Bass player John Snow returns to curate, music direct and emcee Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s live Music at the Odyssey series this month.

Sharon Barr and Mehrnaz Mohammadi to Take Part in Odyssey's 'Thresholds Of Invention'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's ongoing Thresholds of Invention series, curated by actor, director, musician and performance artist Tony Abatemarco, presents new works-in-progress by Sharon Barr and Mehrnaz Mohammadi in July.

Photos: First Look at UNDER THE SKIN at International City Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2023

The West Coast premiere of playwright Michael Hollinger’s unpredictable comedy ‘Under the Skin’ opens this weekend at International City Theatre in Long Beach, directed by ICT artistic director caryn desai [sic]. Check out the photos here!

Unpredictable Comedy UNDER THE SKIN By Michael Hollinger Gets West Coast Premiere At International City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

What does it mean to give a part of yourself to someone else? International City Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Under the Skin, a surprising new comedy by Michael Hollinger (Opus). caryn desai [sic] directs the three-week run, April 28 through May 14, at ICT's home in the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Two low-priced previews are set for April 26 and April 27.

Odyssey's THRESHHOLDS OF INVENTION Performance Series Presents Sandra Tsing Loh, Michael Kearns In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

Threshholds of Invention is Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's new series, curated by actor, director, musician and performance artist Tony Abatemarco, of first looks at pieces-in-progress by prominent L.A. visionaries working in pop-up form. Next up in April: new work by Sandra Tsing Loh and Michael Kearns.

Odyssey Theatre Announces THRESHOLDS OF INVENTION Performance Series Curated By Tony Abatemarco
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble joins with Tony Abatemarco to produce Thresholds of Invention, a new series of first looks at pieces-in-progress by prominent L.A. visionaries working in pop-up form.

MUSIC AT THE ODYSSEY Adds Performance of Tony Abatemarco Cabaret WIDE EYED IN WONDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

With the previous two performances of Wide Eyed in Wonder—Escapades and Serenades along Love's Trail of Longing sold out, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Music at the Odyssey series has announced one additional performance on July 30.

MUSIC AT THE ODYSSEY to Celebrate Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim & Nina Simone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022

Bass player John Snow will return to curate, music direct and emcee Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s live Music at the Odyssey series this summer with celebrations honoring Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim and Nina Simone.

Full Cast Announced For A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at the Catalina Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022

After a two year intermission due to the COVID-19 pandemic, A Little New Music is back at Hollywood's historic Catalina Jazz Club with a fresh look at new musical theatre material. Audiences of A Little New Music's concert series will once again discover a distinguished variety of artists and a diverse assortment of songs intent on becoming future classics of the American musical theatre.