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Loft Ensemble Presents World Premiere Of ALLEY OF MISFITS Beginning This Weekend

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the second production of its ninth anniversary season, the world premiere of Alley of Misfits by Barbera Ann Howard and Marjorie Lewit. Directed by Bree Pavey and Marc Leclerc, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Biniyam Abreha, Ben Anderson, Bahasi Chapman, Jennifer DeRosa, Gillo Giustolisi, Barbera Ann Howard, Judy Marcelline, Matthew Monaco, Hayley O'Toole, Austin Rapp,and Sarah Siverson.

Photo Flash: First Look at Loft Theatre Ensemble's WAIT UNTIL DARK

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its next production, Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark. Under the direction of Kenneth Rogers, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Anna-Katherina Benz, Britt Crisp, Marissa Galloway, Victoria Anne Greenwood, Jason Ryan Lovett, Max Marsh, Wes McGee, Matthew Wayne Roberts, and Jared Wilson. Opening is set for Saturday, June 22, at 8pm and the engagement will continue through Sunday, July 28 only.

BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at Gryphon Theatre Wellington

There are laugh-out-loud moments but the comedy comes mostly from the social commentary and sharp, British gallows humour that touches a chord with anyone who has ever felt overlooked, dismissed, humiliated or rejected.  These are the men that Donald Trump appealed to with the promise of bringing back the industrial boom.  They measure their masculinity by what they can provide and their lack of prospects (especially in the face of the capable working women in their lives) only exacerbate their feelings of failure.

Loft Ensemble Presents WAIT UNTIL DARK At New Location In North Hollywood

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its next production, Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark. Under the direction of Kenneth Rogers, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Marissa Galloway, Victoria Anne Greenwood, Jason Ryan Lovett, Max Marsh, Wes McGee, Matthew Wayne Roberts, and Jared Wilson. Opening is set for Saturday, June 22, at 8pm and the engagement will continue through Sunday, July 28 only.

Photo Flash: THE COLUMBINE PROJECT At Whitefire Theatre

Paul Storiale's award-winning drama The Columbine Project directed by Bree Pavey, co-produced by the Whitefire Theatre and Loft Ensemble, is an atemporal retelling of the events leading up to, during and following the April 20, 1999 shooting at Columbine High School. The Columbine Project challenges what we think we know about the victims, families, teachers and the shooters themselves. 

THE PATRON SAINT OF THE SUBURBS is Loft Ensemble's Final Performance of its Sixth Season

LOFT ENSEMBLE announces another world premiere play, the last in their 6th Season of programming.

THE PATRON SAINT OF THE SUBURBS is Loft Ensemble's Final Performance of its Sixth Season

LOFT ENSEMBLE announces another world premiere play, the last in their 6th Season of programming.

Hit Show THE COLUMBINE PROJECT Plans L.A. Run

One of the most widely acclaimed shows to address the issue of gun violence and mass school shootings in America is returning to the stage. And the reason for its return, according to producers, is simple: There is still so much more to say.

Hit Show THE COLUMBINE PROJECT Returns for L.A. Run

One of the most widely acclaimed shows to address the issue of gun violence and mass school shootings in America is returning to the stage. And the reason for its return, according to producers, is simple: There is still so much more to say.

Loft Ensemble's World Premiere of SCHOOL FOR WAYWARD GIRLS Extended

LOFT ENSEMBLE announces additional performances of their world premiere production of PETER SCHULYER's SCHOOL FOR WAYWARD GIRLS. Performances have been extended through June 6th.

World Premiere of Peter Schulyer's SCHOOL FOR WAYWARD GIRLS Opens this Month

LOFT ENSEMBLE announces opening night of their world premiere production of PETER SCHULYER's SCHOOL FOR WAYWARD GIRLS. Performances begin with opening night April 22nd at 8 pm.

2016 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Unveils Discovery Program Featuring 35 Films

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today its Discovery programme showcasing 35 outstanding and absorbing feature films, including 16 World Premieres, by first and second time feature directors from Canada and across the globe, sponsored by Dropbox.

BWW Review: ALMOST PERFECT Winds its Way Through a Guilt-Ridden Affair

Twenty-nine years after it premiered, playwright Jerry Mayer's hit comedy ALMOST PERFECT has returned to the Santa Monica Playhouse playing weekends through September 27 as part of the Playhouse's three-year Jerry Mayer-a-thon, reuniting Mayer with director Chris DeCarlo. Mayer is based in Pacific Palisades and has premiered many of his plays at the venue, but this one is his first play and meant a lot to him personally - a piece that explores marriage with honesty and humor.

Jerry Mayer's ALMOST PERFECT Extends at Santa Monica Playhouse

Twenty-nine years after it premiered, playwright Jerry Mayer's "funny, touching and true-to-heart" (Variety) hit comedy ALMOST PERFECT returns to Santa Monica Playhouse as part of the Playhouse's three-year Jerry Mayer-a-thon, reuniting Mayer with director Chris DeCarlo who directed the successful 20th anniversary production of Mayer's acclaimed comedy Aspirin & ELEPHANTS (Critics' Pick, LA TIMES). Extended by popular demand, the show is now playing weekends through August 23, 2015.