LA THEATER LISTING
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Actors Art Theatre6128 Wilshire Blv. #110 |
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ACME Comedy Theatre135 N. La Brea Ave. |
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The Actors’ GangIvy Substation |
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| Theme of theater productions: Daring interpretations of classics and bold new plays that address the world today through a prism of satire, popular culture, and raucous stagecraft. Mission Statement: to create bold, original works for the stage and daring reinterpretations of the classics that are raw, immediate, socially minded, and crafted with the highest artistic standards. |
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Andak Stage CompanyResidence at New Place Studio Theatre |
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| Andak Stage Company opened in 2004 with the West Coast premiere of Agustín Moreto’s seventeenth-century comedy Spite for Spite which received the Walker Reid Award for Translation and the Franklin G. Smith Award for Production. Since then Andak has produced six world premieres, including three original plays and two new classical translations, garnering four more awards for playwrighting, translation, acting, and production. The company offers groundbreaking interpretations of classics as well as premiering new works such as John W. Lowell’s THE LETTERS, a drama of intimidation and disinformation, staged as a cat-and-mouse struggle between a Ministry Directory and his female employee in pre-glasnost Russia. | |
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The Antaeus CompanyAt Deaf West Theatre |
| Theme of theater productions: Classical plays or adaptations/re-envisionings of classical material Mission Statement: We strive to keep classical theater vibrantly alive in ourselves, in our schools and in our community by presenting professional productions with a top-flight ensemble company of actors; by training the next generation of theater artists in classical performance technique and by sharing the inherently educational value of classical theater with our local schools. |
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Ark Theatre CompanyMail: PO Box 5161, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 |
| Theme of theater productions: Company specializing in classical theatre, along with contemporary plays that reflect the depth and interplay of language in classical works. Mission Statement: Ark Theatre company is an ensemble of theatre professionals dedicated to the creation of outstanding theatre — theatre with emotional weight, intelligence and passion. |
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Attic Theatre5429 W. Washington Blvd. |
| Theme of theater productions: New plays Mission Statement: The Attic Theatre Conservatory, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation formed in 1995 to establish an ensemble acting company based on excellence, to help develop new plays and voices for the theatre, and use live theatre as an educational tool to develop new audiences. To those ends, the Conservatory sponsors the Attic Theatre Ensemble now in its 20th year and a national playwriting contest for new one-act plays, The One Act Marathon, now in its 15th season. |
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Brain Brew Entertainment6324 Ivarene Ave. |
| Theme of theater productions: Custom-written sketch and musical comedy. Interactive, mystery theater. Live game shows. Team building and corporate events. Mission Statement: - |
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Brimmer Street Theatre Company1850 Taft Ave #105 |
| Theme of theater productions: original plays, drama, and comedy Mission Statement: Brimmer Street Theatre Company is a non-profit Los Angles-based performance company with a commitment to develop original theatre, breathe life into the classics, and welcome artists whose work challenges established forms and expectations. The BSTC strives to form a close ensemble of these artists, craftsmen, students and benefactors to produce work of exceptional innovation and character. |
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Buffalo Nights Theatre Company(Powerhouse Theatre)3116 Second St. |
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Celtic Arts Center10943 Camarillo Street |
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Circle X Theatre CompanyMail: 2118 Panorama Terrace |
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Circus Theatricals2511 Wilshire Blvd |
| Theme of theater productions: New works of established Playwrights Mission Statement: To continue to develop new works with established and budding playwrights, expand their community outreach programs, develop a subscription audience, continue to develop the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble, start a children’s program, and enhance the quality of training in The Circus Theatricals Studio for Actors. |
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Classical Theatre Lab7336 Santa Monica Blvd. #831 |
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Company of Angels501 South Spring Street |
| Theme of theater productions: Celebrating our differences and similarities. Mission Statement: Company of Angels is dedicated to creating theater that is deeply connected to its community. Theater in Los Angeles is largely disconnected from the vast majority of residents. This is especially lamentable given the ability of theater to create a shared experience, illuminate societal struggles, and provide a vehicle to express and discuss ideas. We aim to share and help give voice to the many stories that exist in our community. |
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Cornerstone Theatre CompanyMail: 708 Traction Ave. |
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Creative PlaygroundMail: P.O. Box 1426 |
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Culver City Public TheatreMail: 3834 Crestview Road |
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East West Players120 North Judge John Aiso Street |
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| Theme of theater productions: Educational Mission Statement: As the nation’s premier Asian American theatre organization, East West Players produces outstanding works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian Pacific American experience. |
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Echo Theater CompanyMail: 12400 Ventura Blvd. #165 |
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Elephant Theatre Company6322 Santa Monica Blvd. |
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| Theme of theater productions: Original works Mission Statement: To produce a new brand of quality original theatre in Los Angeles. |
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Ensemble Studio Theatre-LAMail: 137 N. Larchmont Blvd. #134 |
| Theme of theater productions: Works-in-progress, weekly Playwrights’ Unit, First Looks/Full Lenghts and Winterfest staged readings of new plays. Mission Statement: - |
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First Stage(inside the United Methodist Church Complex, 2nd floor) |
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Fountain Theatre5060 Fountain Ave. |
| Theme of theater productions: ? Mission Statement: In an era of urban anxiety, ethnic hostility and wavering spirit, the Fountain offers a safe, supportive haven for artists of varied backgrounds to gather, interact and inspire each other toward the creation of work that will ignite and illuminate the community from which it’s drawn and give creative voice to those who may not otherwise be heard. |
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Furious Theatre CompanyCarrie Hamilton Theatre |
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Gangbusters Theatre Companyc/o Christian Levatino |
| Theme of theater productions: Mostly Modern Classics Mission Statement: “Staging the modern classics with their original speed and violence” |
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Golden Theatre Arts
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| Theme of theater productions: Established in Canoga Park in 1985 for the purpose of building self-esteem in young people through the performing arts, Golden PAC has offered year-round Musical Theatre Workshops to area children ages 7-14 and teens ages 13-19 for the past 23 years. Mission Statement: Workshops are presented in the spring, summer and fall and are designed to build confidence, self-esteem and performing arts skills in an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and FUN! |
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[Inside] the Ford2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East |
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| Theme of theater productions: New work (world premieres) Mission Statement: Partnership program makes it possible for theater companies without permanent performance spaces to present in a state-of-the-art venue. |
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InterAct Theatre CompanyP. O. Box 349 |
| Theme of theater productions: – Mission Statement: Interact is a performing arts collective of theatre professionals dedicated to serving our audiences and our community by producing live theatre that is entertaining, culturally enriching, and educational. Interact serves as a home to theatre artists of a national stature seeking an environment that fosters the artistic growth of the ensemble and its individual members. |
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International City TheatreLong Beach Performing Arts Center |
| Theme of theater productions: Comedy, Drama, Musicals Mission Statement: to bring the Southern California community affordable, quality, professional theater that will be entertaining, intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying. |
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Knightsbridge Theatre1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039 |
| Theme: All (classical, modern, original works, drama, comedy, improv, musicals) Mission Statement: The Knightsbridge Theatre comprises dedicated, talented individuals sharing a deep, undying respect for the performing arts. We explore classical and contemporary plays, musicals, and experimental pieces, encouraging an environment of growth and exploration. By embracing the complexity and beauty of the human condition, we hope to entertain and inspire change in ourselves and the world around us. |
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L.A. Theatre WorksSkirball Cultural Center |
| Theme of theater productions: Live-in-performance radio theater series records classic and contemporary plays as well as important new work for broadcast on public radio Mission Statement: To produce, promote and preserve significant works of dramatic literature using innovative technologies |
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LeonixPO Box 241193 |
| Mission Statement: Leonix is a movement theatre ensemble that devises original performance work based on community need and social reform. The name “Leonix”, a fusion of the Lion and the Phoenix, is a metaphor of the troupe’s objective to create courageous and regenerative work. Drawing on traditions of many artistic disciplines, including melodrama, clowning, and modern dance, Leonix strives to create socially relevant performances that entertain, educate and empower individuals and communities. We accomplish this by partnering with community-based organizations to research and devise original performance work, as well as conducting workshops and dialogues based on performance or community need. |
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Little Fish Theatre777 Centre St |
| Theme: Presenting new, classic and contemporary works. Mission Statement: To bring contemporary and classical works to underserved, culturally diverse audiences in order to ignite imagination, promote literacy and encourage artistic expression. |
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Lodestone Theatre EnsembleMail: P.O. Box 1072 |
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Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare CompanyMail: 1158 26th St. Ste. 399 |
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Lucid By Proxy Theater GroupMail: 5714 Craner Ave. |
| Theme of theater productions: - Lucid specializes in original, unpublished work, especially plays that have not previously been produced professionally. Also helps promote solo performers. Mission Statement: – |
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Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Home of the Santa Monica Theatre Guild2627 Pico Boulevard |
| Theme of theater productions: Drama, Comedy, Musicals Mission Statement: The mission of the Santa Monica Theatre Guild is to entertain, educate, enrich, and inspire all ages – engaging the community in live theatre experiences which reflect dramatic and cultural diversity. |
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Musical Theatre Guild(Alex Theatre, Scheer Forum at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Carpenter Center) |
| Theme of theater productions: Musicals Mission Statement: The Musical Theatre Guild, a nonprofit membership company of theatrical professionals, is devoted to preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre by presenting seldom-seen musicals, and by offering education for both the current and next generations of musical theatre audiences. |
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Musical Theatre WestOffice: 4350 E. Seventh Street |
| Theme of theater productions: Musicals Mission Statement: Musical Theatre West is dedicated to preserving musical theatre as a unique American Art form and enriching the cultural life of Southern California through the presentation of established musicals, the development of new works, and the expansion of our Youth Cultural Enrichment Program. Musical Theatre West is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is a member of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Musical Theatre West is proud to be a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and operates under a LOA/WCLO contract with Actor’s Equity Association. |
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Mutineer Theatre CompanyPO Box 41167 |
| Theme of theater productions: Original work Mission Statement: The mission of Mutineer Theatre Company is to create, develop, and produce diverse original material through an explorative and experimental collaborative effort. We are committed to working in a manner that places reverence on the voice of the artist, in whatever medium, to celebrate the work in a unified vision, discipline, and regard. |
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Mysteries En BrochetteMail: 2629 Main St. #130 |
| Theme of theater productions: Interactive, mystery dinners with music. Mission Statement: – |
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NeedtheaterMail: 454 S. Crescent Dr. |
| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement: In order to bridge the diverse communities of Los Angeles, needtheater produces performances that cultivate social dialogue, nurture artists, and expand the role of theater in society. |
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Padua Playwrightsinfo@paduaplaywrites.net |
| Theme of theater productions: Writing plays Mission Statement: To sustain the Momentum producing plays by Murray and other important Padua writers, while also providing whatever energy possible to the younger generation of Padua influenced playwrights. |
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Parsons Nose Family Theater1325 Monterey Road |
| Theme of theater productions: Classic Theater for families. Mission Statement: |
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Playwrights’ Arena(Los Angeles Theatre Center) |
| Theme of theater productions: Writing new plays. Mission Statement: Playwrights’ Arena, under the leadership of artistic director Jon Lawrence Rivera, is dedicated to discovering, nurturing and producing bold new works for the stage written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights. The Arena develops new materials through several series of readings, workshops and round table discussions. Local playwrights are encouraged to create original, adventurous, daring materials with the intent of challenging the mind, touching the heart and provoking the spirit. |
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Red Dog Squadronreddog@reddogsquadron.com |
| Theme of theater productions: – Mission Statement: RED DOG is committed to producing artist-driven, ensemble based theatre. Alternating between new works from emerging playwrights and fresh takes on more established plays, the company strives to generate visceral, thought-provoking, and transcendent experiences for both audience and artist alike. In this way, our most profound collaboration is with the beloved strangers that enter our darkened theatre, who sit together, elbow to elbow, and embolden us to explore the wonders of the human condition. |
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Reprise! Broadway’s Best1575 Westwood Blvd. Ste. 204 |
| Theme of theater productions: -Musical Theatre Mission Statement: We believe in great musical theatre. We live for chorus lines, jazz hands and spotlights. We believe the hills are alive with the sound of music, anyone can whistle, and that the sun really will come out tomorrow. We know that musicals can take you to a place where bursting into song and dance is not only expected but encouraged. That’s why we do what we do. And let’s face it: in these times we can all use a little escape. Whether you’re a jetor a shark, a funny girl or a jersey boy, we’re here for you. |
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Rogue MachineResidence at Theatre Theater |
| Theme of theater productions: Original plays or plays new to Los Angeles. Mission Statement: Rogue Machine seeks to be a theatre of ideas and a theatre of imagination; a theatre which creates worlds which mirror and examine contemporary culture. We will nurture new works and introduce works new to LA. We will engage the community with art that creates a dialogue and resonates with the audience after the curtain closes. |
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The Sacred Actor3017 B 2nd Street |
| Theme: Dynamic, original, authentic, and inspiring devised theatre Mission Statement: The Sacred Actor is a multicultural, multifaceted collection of dedicated artists whose desire and mission is to birth, nurture, and produce authentic, original, and dynamic “devised theatre” with an emphasis on inspiring and sharing a vision of hope and possibility for today and tomorrow for humankind. |
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Sacred Fools Theater Company660 N. Heliotrope Dr. |
| Theme: - Mission Statement: The Sacred Fools Theater is dedicated to creating and fostering a dynamic, empowered artistic community in Los Angeles. The company is run solely by the ensembled artists. We have an ongoing commitment to the development of new plays and projects which challenge traditional expectations of the theatrical experience. Our goal is to produce work which invigorates, enlightens and entertains. We believe that theater is a popular and vital art form which inspires and transforms its audience and its members. |
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Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse1211 4th Street |
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| Mission Statement: Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse is an internationally acclaimed professional intimate theatre and educational conservatory, presenting exciting year-round Main Stage productions, Family Theatre musicals, International exchanges, performances and workshops for youth, pre-schoolers and adults, classes in private and public schools and birthday parties from its intimate performance space in Santa Monica. In almost half a century of continuous operation it has garnered over 200 awards and commendations, thirty-five of those years under the guidance of current co-Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. | |
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Shakespeare by the Sea397 W 11th St |
| Theme: our admission free repertory Shakespeare festival that tours to parks throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties Mission Statement: to bring contemporary and classical works to underserved, culturally diverse audiences in order to ignite imagination, promote literacy and encourage artistic expression. |
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Shakespeare Festival/LAMail: 1238 W. First St. |
| Themes of theater productions: Everything Shakespeare Mission Statement: To enchant, enrich, and build community through professional theatrical traditions that are accessible to all. |
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SkyPilot TheatreMail: 12439 Magnolia Blvd. #241 |
| Themes of theater productions: – Mission Statement: Effectively suspend the disbelief of our audience each and every performance. To pay respect to the theatre, and in doing so, create quality entertainment for you, the public, by providing thought provoking, ensemble driven pieces. We believe as a not-for-profit it is our duty to better the community through our works. It is our commitment to donate proceeds from each production to local worthwhile charities, using the Company as a means to make an impact on others. |
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Southern California Jewish Repertory Theatre5850 W. Third St. Ste. 234 |
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| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement: To create a permanent professional theatre in Southern California. An artistic home for Jewish cultural themes, and the development of new Jewish plays. A Theatre where the cultural and spiritual aspects of Jewish life are explored and which presents the breadth and diversity of the Jewish experience. |
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SPQR Stage Company 520 N.Western Avenue |
| Theme of theater productions: Original plays Mission Statement: Not to be boring |
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The Syzygy Theatre GroupMail: 1125 E. Broadway #67 |
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TeAda Productions1021 5th Street #204 |
| Theme of theater productions: Developing and producing multi-cultural performance work Mission Statement: The mission of TeAda Productions is to expand the awareness of issues affecting underserved communities through the development and presentation of performances by people of color. TeAda’s cross-disciplinary performances incorporate theater, performance art, and dance. TeAda embraces a fearless commitment to provide artists a space to explore cultural and political issues most relevant to their communities. TeAda serves as a bridge between the health, education, and social justics issues of these underserved communities. |
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Theatre 40(Reuben Cordova Theatre of Beverly Hills High School) |
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Theatre Asylum(Laurence Whiting & Leon Acord, partners) |
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| Theme of theater productions: We’ve produced three shows in San Francisco (the solo show “Last Sunday in June”; the SF production of “Carved in Stone,” and the fundraiser “The Butterfly Effect”), as well as a short film. This is our first show in LA. “Carved in Stone” opens June 19 at Theatre Asylum for an eight-week run.”Carved in Stone” features Truman Capote, Oscar Wilde, Tennessee Williams and Quentin Crisp sharing digs in the aftelife. Mission Statement: Playwright Jeffrey Hartgraves, who also played Tennessee in the SF prod., was to direct the show, but passed away while we were in pre-production. We were determined to honor him by moving forward. We’re not a theatre company, but more a theatre production company, dedicated to get Jeffrey’s work known in Los Angeles. |
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Theatre Banshee3435 W. Magnolia Blvd. |
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Theatre NeoMail: P.O. Box 48553 |
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Theatre Unleashed15335 Morrison St. Ste. 145 |
| Theme of theater productions: Original and established plays. Mission Statement: At its core, the mission of Theatre Unleashed is simple: to work together as one, passionately and professionally, in creating truly remarkable theatre. Theatre Unleashed celebrates the creative collaboration process by encouraging its members to explore fresh, thought-provoking approaches to both original works and established shows. Theatre Unleashed will experiment with various forms of multimedia to heighten the entertainment experience while staying true to the playwright’s words, characters and thematic intent. Story-telling is the driving force behind any Theatre Unleashed production as the company pledges to push its artistic boundaries, striving to reach that emotional resonance with our audience that only live theatre can create. |
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title3Mail: PO Box 3112 |
| Theme of theater productions: – Mission Statement: Dedicated to the creation of innovative work with an emphasis on creating opportunities for women in the arts. |
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Towne Street TheatreMail: 4101 Budlong Ave. #4 |
| Theme of theater productions: L.A.’s Premiere African-American Theatre Company Mission Statement:Founded in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots with the belief that we could affect social change through our art, the Towne Street Theatre’s mission is creating, developing and producing original work that is reflective of the African-American experience and perspective for theater and film. In order to further illuminate the role African-American artists have played in the history of the American theater, we also produce a series enitled “Black Classics,” dedicated to the work of playwrights seldom produced, such as Loften Mitchell, Alice Childress and Steve Carter. Our mission of affecting social change is extended with our commitment to developing the next generation of theater artists through our children’s programming. |
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The Victory Theatre3326-24 Victory Blvd |
| Theme of theater productions: Drama and Comedy – new works and significant revivals Mission Statement: To develop new plays, produce world premieres & significant revivals by American playwrights, and to foster the emergence of new talent. The Theatre fosters new writing, acting, directing and technical theatre talent through dramaturgical workshops, acting classes, creative partnerships and productions. The Victory Theatre strives to choose material reflecting, integrating and dramatizing social, political and economic issues to educate, challenge and entertain the community and engage its artists. The Victory Theatre Center is a driving force in the theatre community that champions & challenges artists to move audiences with transformative works from new voices. |
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Vox Humana Theatre CompanyP.O. Box 93338 |
| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement: Vox Humana is an ensemble of artists dedicated to helping the new voices of theatre be heard and to bringing a fresh voice to established works. We believe the shared experience with our audience is an integral part of each production, whether through the immediacy of an intimate performance or the amazement of spectacular presentation. |
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VS. Theatre CompanyP.O. Box 2293 |
| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement:We want to take back the theatre. Our main objective is to entertain our audiences by selecting original, engaging, thought-provoking pieces. We want our audiences to have a great time at our shows, yes, but we also want them to be thinking about them a few days later. |
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West Coast Ensemblec/o Jaffee and Associates LLC |
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Will and CompanyAt the Ricardo Montalban Theatre |
| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement: We strive for egalitarianism and unity in our artistic adventure. We look to present work that shatters stereotypes of color, of creed, of ability, of gender. We want to provoke discussion, evoke emotion, incite action, encourage change. |
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Write Act Repertory Company
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| Theme of theater productions: - Mission Statement: We strive for egalitarianism and unity in our artistic adventure. We look to present work that shatters stereotypes of color, of creed, of ability, of gender. We want to provoke discussion, evoke emotion, incite action, encourage change. |
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The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. |
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| Theme of theater productions: Shakespeare, classic plays, and socially conscious contemporary plays Mission Statement: To elevate, educate and entertain audiences of all ages by presenting thought-provoking classics, socially relevant plays, and education programs in a beautiful, natural outdoor sanctuary for the arts. |
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Zoo DistrictP.O. Box 29106 |
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