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I have two relatable “slice of life” dramas to tell you about this week…
Both are worthy of your time and both have a valid message.
“Old Glory”
The Victory Theatre, opening their 30th season in Burbank, now offers a hypnotically mesmerizing production, focusing on the emotional and devastating casualties of war. Beyond the actual battles of warfare, this engrossingly cerebral story delves into the hearts and altered lives of the [...]
“March M.O.I.S.T.!-ness” at Hayworth Theatre Salutes Women’s History Month and Legendary Norman Lear
In honor of the thirtieth anniversary of Women’s History Month, which has as its theme, “Writing Women into History,” Mariann Aalda and Iona Morris (writer-performers of M.O.I.S.T.! the hit, sex-istential comedy-with-music) celebrate the “seasoned” woman, and are donating a portion of the proceeds from their Sunday, March 14, 21, 28 extension at the Hayworth Theatre [...]
Pel Tedder Reveals Difficulties of Relationships
Pel Tedder’s “A Naughty Night of Comedy” presents an entertaining evening of three diverse one-acts which reveal the hilarious, though often painful, issues that people face in relationships.
Employing raunchy, scatological comedy, gentle, observational humor, and stiletto sharp satire, Tedder captures both the joys and sorrows of people trying to understand each other, and to successfully [...]
Coffee & Sympathy at the Write Act
The “50-minute Hour,” written by Robert Lindner, is a psychoanalytic case study of patients on the edge, and has served as a stepping stone to various creative interpretations on man’s search for mental health and wellness. The Write Act Repertory Theatre in Hollywood presents emerging playwright David Zimmerman’s “The Coffee Club,” a one and a [...]
Nite Lights
As it turns out, I didn’t attend any plays on the weekend. In celebration of my dear friend Cag’s birthday, we headed up the coast to Ventura for the weekend, and stayed with out mutual gal pal, Kay. Confirming the old adage “youth is wasted on the young,” we partied hearty! We went to Santa [...]
It was an interesting weekend, theatrically speaking…
One comedy, one drama, one hit, one miss!
“Broads! The Musical”
A high-energy, fun lovin’ musical with plenty of laughs, a lot of heart, and soul searching insight. This is an e-ticket ride to “senior shenanigans!” Starring an infectiously loveable quartet of women playing “sassy seniors” with spunk, each of them boasts impressive and lengthy theatrical credits. [...]
“Soul Sistahs” Celebrates African-American Women Performers
An entertaining celebration of African-American women performers in the twentieth century, Opera Noir’s “Soul Sistahs” sparkled with style and sass at its show over the weekend. A stage/variety show featuring J. Rosalynn Smith-Clark, the founder of the organization, it contained high energy dancing and music, knockout costumes, and an excellent performance from star Smith-Clark.
It opened [...]
Lady Day ‘Blues it Up’ at The Whitefire
With Black History Month upon us, what better way to celebrate and appreciate the gifted talent of legendary jazz/blues vocalist Billie Holiday, than with a performance of “Billie! Backstage with Lady Day.”
The Whitefire Theatre continues its ongoing solo series, starring Synthia L. Hardy as the iconic Billie Holiday, presenting an undeniably honest, emotional, gritty chronicle [...]
“Jungle Kings” at the Raven Playhouse
“Jungle Kings” is an original play written and directed by Rain Wilson, and takes place in an inner-city prison. The set design by Mark Macaulay is effective with tall metal bars on either side of the stage evoking jail cells, and a rundown alley in the middle for scenes outside.
The subject matter questions whether prison [...]
With the holidays now well behind us, L.A. theatre is booming again!
With a ton of promising productions coming up, I hope you’ll get out and enjoy some local theatre!
“The Price”
Playwright Arthur Miller’s characters and in-depth, highly-acclaimed lengthy plays have captured audiences worldwide for many decades. Exposing human nature and the complex “games people play” to achieve the “American Dream,” his nearly 30 scripts have garnered multiple [...]
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