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FIRST LOOK: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at the Westchester Playhouse opens 11/11

Kentwood Players proudly presents the wickedly inspired musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, opening Friday, November 11 through Saturday, December 17, 2016 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. The production is directed and choreographed by Alison Mattiza, assisted by Musical Director Catherine Rahm and Assistant Director Valerie Ruel, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.
First Look: Kentwood Players Presents Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, Opening Tonight

Kentwood Players presents Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' from tonight, July 10, through August 15, 2015, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
FIRST LOOK: Kentwood Players Presents Neil Simon's BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS Opening 7/10

"Brighton Beach Memoirs" is the semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon. It is the first chapter in what is known as his Eugene Trilogy, followed by "Biloxi Blues" and "Broadway Bound." This first play centers on 15 year old Eugene Jerome who lives with his family in Brighton Beach during the height of the Depression in 1937. He has dreams of becoming a star pitcher for the New York Yankees alternating with his growing awareness of girls. Eugene narrates the play with wit and takes us through his memories and reflections of himself and his family as they share their laughter, tears, and love as they navigate the hard times of the depression.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kentwood Kids' MR. POTCHER'S HOLIDAY, a Musical for the Whole Family

Kentwood Players is delighted to present our next Kentwood Kids production, 'Mr. Potcher's Holiday,' a family musical comedy with book and lyrics by Bob Silberg, music by Barbara Klaskin Silberg. Performances will take place on Saturdays, November 30, December 7 and 14 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse.
Kentwood Players Announces 2011-2012 Marcom Masque Award Winners

Kentwood Players was founded in 1949 by Jan and Arky Marcom. At the end of each Kentwood Players season, all Kentwood Players members in good standing who have seen all six shows vote by secret ballot and then the group presents our annual Marcom Masque Awards to the winners in each category at an entertainment-filled dinner ceremony.
Photo Flash: Sneek Peek at MoveOn WLA Council's THE FOLLY OF OUR TIMES

We've sourced a sneak peek at The MoveOn WLA Council's world premiere performance of Linda Holter's original play THE FOLLY OF OUR TIMES. The show will play on Saturday, March 24 from 1:00-2:30pm at Ocean View Park, located at 2701 Barnard Way in Santa Monica, CA 90405 with free entry.
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17

Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
BWW Reviews: Kentwood Players Make Hollywood Arms Memorable

To my knowledge this is the West Coast premiere of Hollywood Arms by Carol Burnett and her daughter the late Carrie Hamilton, based on Burnett's well written best-selling memoir One More Time. There was a reading at the now Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse a few years back when the theatre switched names, but not a full-fledged production. The Kentwood Players do quite well in bringing the slice-of-life dramedy to life, now onstage at the Westchester Playhouse through December 17.
Photo Flash: Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms

Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17

Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Photo Flash: Kentwood Players' HOLLYWOOD ARMS

Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents Hollywood Arms 11/11-12/17

Kentwood Players presents 'Hollywood Arms' by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett from November 11 to December 17, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
Kentwood Players Presents Bus Stop, Closes 8/20

Kentwood Players presents the classic American play 'Bus Stop' by William Inge. The production will close on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 8pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). The production is directed by Max Stormes, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete and Patricia Butler by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.
Kentwood Players Presents Bus Stop July 15- August 20

Kentwood Players presents the classic American play "Bus Stop" by William Inge from Friday, July 15 to Saturday, August 20, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045)
Kentwood Players Presents Bus Stop July 15- August 20

Kentwood Players presents the classic American play "Bus Stop" by William Inge from Friday, July 15 to Saturday, August 20, 2011 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045)
Kentwood Players Closes ANNIE 12/11

Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players Presents ANNIE 11/5-12/11

Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.
Kentwood Players Presents ANNIE 11/5-12/11

Kentwood Players welcomes the 2010 holiday season with the musical 'Annie" based on the Tribune Media Services comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan.

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