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7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at Atwater Village Theatre

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IAMA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS 
EIGHT READINGS OF 
GROUNDBREAKING NEW PLAYS
7TH ANNUAL 
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL

DECEMBER 5-8 & 12-15, 2024

 

LOS ANGELES, CA (31 October 2024) — IAMA Theatre Company, committed to cultivating new voices and creating new, boundary-pushing work, will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December. Featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings, IAMA’s New Works Festival gives audiences an early look at future hits and allows playwrights to experience public reaction to their work for the first time. Thanks to a generous award from the National Endowment for the Arts, this season’s Festival has been expanded to eight new plays, up from six in previous years. IAMA Theatre Company’s 7th Annual New Works Festival will take place December 5-8 and 12-15, 2024 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles. Tickets ($18 for each reading, includes fees) are available at iamatheatre.com.

The 7th Annual New Works Festival will include Grief World written by Hannah Kenah and directed by Hannah Wolf at 8pm on Thursday, December 5, Wad by Keiko Green and directed by Rebecca Wear at 8pm, Friday, December 6, HIT MACHINE (or, TRUE WES) by Jonathan Caren and directed by Jaime Castañeda 8pm, Saturday, December 7, Baruch HaShem by Josh Levine and directed by Stefanie Black* at 8pm, Sunday, December 8, Beautiful Blessed Child by Daria Miyeko Marinelli and directed by Reena Dutt at 8pm, Thursday, December 12, Foursome by Matthew Scott Montgomery* and directed by Tom Detrinis* at 8pm, Friday, December 13, Care Less by Chloé Hung and directed by Lily Tung Crystal at 8pm, Saturday, December 14, and The Playground by KJ Cuitiño Bjorge and directed by Margaux Susi* at 8pm, Sunday, December 15. *Denotes IAMA Theatre Company Ensemble members.

WHAT: IAMA Theatre Company, committed to cultivating new voices and creating new, boundary-pushing work, will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December. Featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings, IAMA’s New Works Festival gives audiences an early look at future hits and allows playwrights to experience public reaction to their work for the first time. Thanks to a generous award from the National Endowment for the Arts, this season’s Festival has been expanded to eight new plays, up from six in previous years.

WHEN: December 5-8 & 12-15, 2024

SHOWS: 8pm, Thursdays-Sundays

WHERE: Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles

TICKETS: $18 for each reading (includes fees)

INFO: Information and tickets are available at iamatheatre.com  

Holly Dolly Christmas at Sierra Madre Playhouse

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Holly Dolly Christmas,

a Jolly Musical Tribute to Dolly Parton Featuring Her Beloved Yuletide Hits,

Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse

Program is Special Holiday Edition of
Singer/Actress Kim Eberhardt’s Acclaimed Show Love, Dolly

Six Performances Only
December 13-22, 2024, at Sierra Madre Playhouse

(Sierra Madre, CA – November 11, 2024) Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with Holly Dolly Christmas, a special holiday edition of her acclaimed show Love, Dolly, a heartfelt musical tribute to country legend Dolly Parton that drew sold-out crowds and adoring fans to the Playhouse last year.

This delightful yuletide version showcases some of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer’s multi-platinum hits that have become beloved holiday classics, among them “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!”

Eberhardt, who also shares inspiring stories about Dolly’s life and career, says, “The show is my love letter to Dolly.”

Only six performances are slated: December 13, 14, 15, and 21, at 7:30 pm, with matinee and evening performances capping the run on December 22, at 4 pm and 7:30 pm. The entertaining two-act show runs 90 minutes.

WHAT:

Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Music @ The Playhouse: Holly Dolly Christmas – A Musical Tribute to Dolly Parton

Featuring Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt

WHEN:

Six Performances Only December 13–22, 2024:

Friday, Dec 13 (7:30pm)

Saturday, Dec 14 (7:30pm)

Sunday, Dec 15 (7:30pm)

Saturday, Dec 21 (7:30pm)

Sunday, Dec 22 (4:00pm, 7:30pm)

PROGRAM:
For this special production of Holly Dolly Christmas, singer/actress Kim Eberhardt offers a heartfelt musical tribute to country legend Dolly Parton with holiday hits such as “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!”

WHERE:

Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:

Tickets: $12-$35

(626) 355-4318

www.sierramadreplayhouse.org

Pixar Putt at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach

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Giving Tuesday starts early this year
thanks to Junto Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring!
As a special gift from Pixar Putt to Southern California, 
$5 tickets 
will be available exclusively on November 19 
to kick start the festivities!
With its new seasonal schedule,
even more friends and families
can enjoy this whimsical pop-up mini golf course
featuring their favorite Pixar characters and films
throughout the holiday season!
Pixar Putt continues to take audiences
“to infinity and beyond”
until January 12, 2025
at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach
Tickets on sale at www.PixarPutt.com!
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 15, 2024) – Junto Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring are bringing holiday cheer to Pixar Putt in Long Beach! This festive season, Pixar Putt—the whimsical pop-up mini-golf experience featuring beloved Pixar characters and films—is giving back to Southern California audiences with the gift of $5 tickets available exclusively on Tuesday, November 19, alongside a newly introduced seasonal schedule. This special holiday edition offers families in Los Angeles and beyond the perfect opportunity to enjoy a unique and jolly experience. The limited engagement runs through January 12, 2025, at 2ND & PCH in Long Beach (6440 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 140, Long Beach, CA 90803). Tickets are available at www.PixarPutt.com.
“At Junto, one of our core values is making a tangible, positive impact to the communities we have the pleasure of bringing our projects to,” shared JUNTO Entertainment CEO Sydney Steele. “I feel passionately that everyone deserves to experience the magic of Pixar Putt and the opportunity to make lasting memories with their friends and families- free of any economic barrier. We are thrilled to announce our “Giving Back Tuesday” initiative, where all tickets on Tuesday, November 19th are $5. We hope this event can serve as a token of appreciation for the incredible Long Beach community, who have been so supportive of Pixar Putt’s engagement at 2ND&PCH.”
Pixar Putt is made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo,Coco, A Bug’s Life, Wall-E, and Inside Out. Pixar Putt is set to take players of all ages to infinity… and beyond!
The new holiday schedule will run from November 25 to December 1, and then from December 23 to January 5, with the following playing times:
Monday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM (close 10 PM)
Tuesday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM (close 10 PM)
Wednesday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM (close 10 PM)
Thursday: 10 AM – 9:30 PM (close 11 PM)
Friday: 10 AM – 9:30 PM (close 11 PM)
Saturday: 10 AM – 9:30 PM (close 11 PM)
Sunday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM (close 10 PM)
(*) Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
The pop-up golf course also features Pixar Putt After Dark for players that are 18 and older, which makes for a fun-filled date night or hangout with friends. Tee times for Pixar Putt After Dark begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Prices start at $25, with Family Four packs starting at $100. Tickets are now available at www.PixarPutt.com. Advanced booking is highly encouraged. Tickets at the venue’s box office are for purchase by credit card only and subject to availability. For group events visit www.PixarPutt.com. Parking is available at 2ND & PCH with the first 90 minutes free and standard rates apply after the first 90 minutes.
Junto Entertainment is an immersive experience company on a mission to help everyone play like a kid again. The family entertainment company develops immersive experiences and activities that bring beloved media franchises to life.
TEG Life Like Touring is an Australian company that has produced hit shows and experiences for some of the world’s most popular entertainment brands.
2ND & PCH invites you to a coastal experience with marina views where you will find national, regional, and locally grown best-in-class retailers and restaurateurs. Art and culture intersect with walkable streetscapes within a community urban village. Our casual yet elegant style connects outdoor living with the SoCal lifestyle providing a space to create memories. With nearly 1,100 parking spaces, complimentary Wi-Fi, fire pits, a water feature, lush landscaping, dedicated bicycle lanes and hospitality focused amenities, we welcome you to take in the views while you stay, shop, dine and relax.
For more information on Pixar Putt visit
Instagram:  @pixarputt     Facebook:  @pixarputt

Bob Baker’s Nutcracker,Presented by Bob Baker Marionette Theatre and Sierra Madre Playhouse

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Bob Baker’s Nutcracker,
Presented by Bob Baker Marionette Theatre and Sierra Madre Playhouse,
Infuses the Holidays with Merriment and Wonder

Created in 1969, the recently renovated show
has been transformed into a fanciful dreamscape with
large-scale marionettes and intricate sets
for this special yuletide presentation geared for the entire family.

50 Performances run from November 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at Sierra Madre Playhouse

(Sierra Madre, CA – October 31, 2024) Bob Baker’s Nutcracker, Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s (BBMT) delightful and spellbinding 1969 marionette adaptation of the beloved ballet classic, makes its highly anticipated Sierra Madre Playhouse debut this holiday with 50 performances running from November 30, 2024, through January 5, 2025. A perennial and beloved yuletide tradition for Angelenos of all ages, Bob Baker’s Nutcracker has been carefully renovated for this special 2024 presentation at the Playhouse.

The show features more than 100 handcrafted puppets, including Clara and Fred, the Nutcracker, the Rat King, and the Suger Plum Fairy, alongside a number of other Bob Baker playful creations. NBC4 proclaims it “a panache-filled fantasia full of marionette-y merriment.”

Bob’s original Nutcracker show, created in 1969, was performed with hand-and-rod puppets, but over the years, BBMT’s talented team of artisans and craftspeople transformed the adaptation of the ballet into a fanciful dreamscape with large-scale marionettes and intricate sets.

Broadway World decrees, “They are experts on creating shows that will mystify and captivate the attentions of infants while still delighting grown-ups. The performances are crafted with the audience so intrinsically in mind that the entire hour seems to fly by in an instant. The institution stands as a reminder that, even children who have access to iPads are hushed with awe when a puppet is manipulated with strings and overwhelmed with delight when a puppet waves at them.”

This project was funded in part by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.

WHAT:

Bob Baker Marionette Theater and Sierra Madre Playhouse Present Family @ The Playhouse: Bob Baker’s Nutcracker

WHEN:

50 shows run from November 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Saturday, Nov 30 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Dec 1 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Saturday, Dec 7 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Dec 8 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Saturday, Dec 14 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Dec 15 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Monday, Dec 16 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Tuesday, Dec 17 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Wednesday, Dec 18 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Thursday, Dec 19 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Friday, Dec 20 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Saturday, Dec 21 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Dec 22 (1:30 PM)

Monday, Dec 23 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Friday, Dec 27 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Saturday, Dec 28 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Dec 29 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Monday, Dec 30 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Thursday, Jan 2 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Friday, Jan 3 (4:30 PM, 7:00 PM)

Saturday, Jan 4 (10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

Sunday, Jan 5 (1:30 PM, 4:30 PM)

WHERE:

Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:

Tickets: $25

(626) 355-4318

www.sierramadreplayhouse.org

 ‘L.A. County Holiday Celebration’ at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

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‘L.A. County Holiday Celebration’ Celebrates

65 years and the Artistry of Los Angeles on Dec. 24

Tickets Required for Entrance to Free Annual Performance
at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 

LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2024) — A Los Angeles holiday tradition since 1959, the two-time Emmy® award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration returns on Tuesday, December 24 to celebrate 65 years with a fresh look and feel to welcome a new generation of audiences.

Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presented by The Music Center, the one-of-a-kind, free, three-hour spectacular provides Angelenos an opportunity to come together every year on Christmas Eve and experience the variety of rich, dynamic cultures that can be found throughout Los Angeles County. Audiences can choose to watch in person at The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, from the comfort of their own homes on TV at PBS SoCal, online at pbssocal.org and on the free PBS App.

A new producing team from Milktmade and Executive Producer Lindha Narvaez will embrace the evolution of the 65th annual show with a fresh approach including new artistic genres, such as a circus act and a marionette performance. Audiences will also enjoy watching performances by dance companies, music ensembles and choral groups.

“This year’s L.A. County Holiday Celebration will demonstrate the County’s commitment to inclusivity and response to the interests of even more Angelenos,” said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. “The show will be exciting, building on its 65-year history, while offering new experiences that will resonate with both long-term fans and those who will enjoy it for the first time.”

A diverse line-up of 28 Los Angeles-based artists will take the stage to present their artistry and traditions. The show will include several pre-produced mini-documentaries to highlight some of the artists’ unique stories.

Returning favorites include the vibrant, non-denominational Christian Fellowship Chorale; Grammy® award-winner Daniel Ho with Hawaiian hula dancers Hālau Hula Keali’i o Nālani; acclaimed Latin music ensemble Gabrielito y La Verdad; L.A.’s beloved Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles; traditional Korean dance and music ensemble Kim Eung Hwa & Korean Dance Academy; all-female mariachis Las Colibrí; the delightful MUSYCA Children’s Choir; award-winning Palmdale High School Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers; the electric Reverb Tap Company; Ricardo Lemvo and his band Makina Loca, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles; a cappella and handbell ensemble The Citrus Singers; and Urban Voices Project, a choir comprised of men and women surviving homelessness on Skid Row.

New to the show this year are Afro Peruvian Experience, promoting the cultural diversity of Peru; soul singer-songwriter Andre Cruz; award-winning jazz vocalist Anji Tan & Friends; the college-bound dancers from Esperanza College Prep that make up Ballet Folklórico de Esperanza; dynamic, all-Queens Afro Brazilian drum ensemble Bloco Obini; the legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater; Indian classical and Bollywood dancers Joya Kazi Entertainment; Bavarian band Ladyhosen; young aerialists from Le PeTiT CiRqUe LA; all-female independent band Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas; dance from Martha L.Z. Pamintuan & Long Beach City College; Masanga Marimba playing popular music from Africa and Latin America; the Straight Up Abilities dance team, made up of talented individuals with disabilities; powerful guitar band The String Revolution; vibrant community-based dance ministry Victory Praise Dancers; and Yaya Dance Academy, bridging Eastern and Western dance.

The 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will take place on Tuesday, December 24 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance to the in-person event is free; however, advance tickets are required for entrance. Tickets are general admission and are available now online at holidaycelebration.org. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m.; there will also be a standby line for anyone interested in attending, but who may not have a ticket. Entry without a reserved ticket is not guaranteed. Ticket holders arriving after 3:30 p.m. will relinquish their reserved seats and be directed to the standby line.
 

WHAT:
The two-time Emmy® Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration joyously returns to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to celebrate its 65th anniversary with a free, live, in-person holiday show. The annual event will feature over two dozen music ensembles, choirs, dance companies, circus acts and marionette performances from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. County. Those who can’t make it to The Music Center on Dec. 24 will be able to watch the event live on PBS SoCal, livestream it online at pbssocal.org,  or catch the encore broadcast on PBS SoCal Plus. Entrance to the in-person event is free; however, advance tickets are required for admittance. Tickets are available now at holidaycelebration.org.

WHEN:
• Free, ticketed in-person event: Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
• A live broadcast of the show airs on PBS SoCal on Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 3 p.m.–6 p.m., with an encore on PBS SoCal Plus on Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
• Live streaming at pbssocal.org

WHERE:
The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

PARKING:
FREE in The Music Center parking garage.

ADMISSION:
• FREE but ticketed; Tickets available at holidaycelebration.org.

HOW:
Information hotline: (213) 972-3099 or holidaycelebration.org

‘Mother Sisters’ at MorYork in Highland Park

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Unique docu-play ‘Mother Sisters’ gets
4 performances at MorYork in Highland Park

WHAT:
The Echo Theater Company presents Mother Sisters, a one-woman docu-play starring Makaela Vogel as each of her eight aunts, chronicling their unique experiences leaving home for the first time. Through verbatim monologues drawn from interviews with each of her father’s sisters, Vogel captures defining coming-of-age moments that shaped their lives and identities, offering a poignant reflection on the transformative power of sisterhood and the challenges women faced navigating the world in the ’60s and ’70s. Intimate and evocative, Mother Sisters celebrates female voices, family legacy, and the enduring connections that define who we are.

Makaela Vogel is a Los Angeles based writer and actress who was created in the Land of  Enchantment, New Mexico. This is the third rendition of her play, driven with the intention to honor the women on the paternal side of her family and the generations of women who came before her that made her first breath possible. She is a proud member of Echo Theater Company

WHO:
• Written, Directed and Performed by Makaela Vogel
• Assistant Drector Natalya Nielsen
• Presented by The Echo Theater Company, Chris Fields artistic director

WHEN:
Nov. 21 – Nov. 24
• Thursday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m.

WHERE:
MorYork
4959 York Blvd.
Highland Park, CA 90042

TICKET PRICE:
$25

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at The New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara

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ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY 

Presents the Second Production of its 46th Season,

The Tony® Award-nominated musical,

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

 Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux

Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux

Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins

Musical Direction by David Lamoureux

Directed by Brian McDonald

 Limited Engagement begins Thursday, December 5 

at The New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara!

 

November 14, 2024…Santa Barbara, Calif… There’s “Gonna Be A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” as Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC), Santa Barbara’s only professional theatre company and a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), brings to its subscribers and audiences the second production of its 2024/2025 season. The Tony® Award-nominated musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET,book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux, original concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux, was inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.  ETC’s production will be directed by Brian McDonald and under the musical direction of David Lamoureux. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will perform from Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 22, 2024 (with a press opening on Saturday, December 7 at 8:00pm) at The New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria Street.

Previews: Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm & Friday, December 6 at 8:00pm

Opens: Saturday, December 7 at 8:00pm (Press Opening)

Runs: Thursday, December 5 – Sunday, December 22, 2024

 Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm.

 Added performances on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm, Saturday, December 14 at 3pm, Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm and Saturday, December 21 at 3:00pm.

 Ticket Prices range from $25 – $94

 All Patrons 35 and under are always $35. Student tickets are $25. Prices subject to change.

Ensemble Theatre Company at The New Vic 
33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara 

A COWBOY LULLABY at Rubicon Theatre of Ventura

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Rubicon Theatre of Ventura

Kicks off the Company’s 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” Season

with the World Premiere Theatrical Concert 

A COWBOY LULLABY

December 4 – 22, 2024  

From James O’Neil and Dan Wheetman, the Drama Desk and Tony Nominated Creators of Lonesome Traveler and It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues

 

November 14, 2024 (Ventura, CA) – Rubicon Theatre, Ventura County’s leading not-for-profit professional theatre company, committed to entertaining, engaging and enriching the community through live performance, announces the World Premiere of A COWBOY LULLABY, an original theatrical concert about the truths, myths, lies and legends of the American West, and the poetry of characters with dreams as vast as the open range. This unique production kicks off Rubicon’s 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” Season and runs from December 4 to December 22, 2024, at Rubicon’s Karyn Jackson Theatre in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District, 1006 E. Main Street.

A COWBOY LULLABY | World Premiere Theatrical Concert
Dec. 4 – 22, 2024  (Low-Priced Previews Dec. 4 – 6/Press Opening Dec. 7)
Perf. Schedule: Wed. at 2 and 7 p.m., Thurs. at 7 p.m., Fri. at 7 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 7 p.m., Sun at 2 p.m.
Prices: $35 – $94.50 including a $5 processing fee. Discounts for Subscribers, Students, Military and Equity
Tickets: (805) 667-2900 www.rubicontheatre.org
Written by James O’Neil and Dan Wheetman
Directed by James O’Neil
Musical Director and Arrangements by Dan Wheetman

The Karyn Jackson Theatre, located at 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001. 

Theatre Asylum / Combined Artform Presents: The 30 Minutes or Less Festival

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Theatre Asylum / Combined Artform Presents:
The 30 Minutes or Less Festival

A New Platform for Bite-Sized Storytelling in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA – Theatre Asylum and Combined Artform are excited to announce the debut of the 30 Minutes or Less Festival, a celebration of storytelling and live performance in a 30-minute format. Applications are being accepted now for this exciting event, which invites artists from all genres to showcase their work in front of a live audience. The festival will take place at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre and runs from Jan. 15 to Jan. 26, 2025, with a diverse lineup of performances each night.

The 30 Minutes or Less Festival is open to all types and genres of live performances, as long as each show is 30 minutes or less. Shows may share a slot by pairing two 15-minute performances, and each evening’s lineup will be grouped by categories such as short dramas, comedy scenes, solo performances, TV/film script readings, musicals, and more. Audiences will experience a dynamic lineup of storytelling, featuring multiple performance styles each evening, creating a festival atmosphere perfect for discovering new voices and styles.

Performers will have the chance to compete for several awards across categories, with a grand prize valued at over $800 awarded to the show with the greatest potential to advance in its production journey.

WHERE: Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre – 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHEN: Jan. 15 – 26, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Participants should apply by Dec. 15, 2024. Application Form.

All applications will be reviewed before acceptance. Performances containing content deemed harmful or unacceptable for public audiences—such as hate speech, bigotry, misogyny, misandry, or other discriminatory content—will not be permitted.

For more information about the festival, please contact Matthew V. Quinn of Theatre Asylum / Combined Artform at mquinn@combinedartform.com or 415-336-0513.

This is an exciting opportunity to explore the art of storytelling in a unique, intimate format. We look forward to welcoming you to The 30 Minutes or Less Festival!

‘Golden Shield’ newest audio play from L.A. Theatre Works

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‘Golden Shield’ stars Angela Lin, Fang Du, Jenapher Zheng, Greg Germann, Josh Stamberg in newest audio play from L.A. Theatre Works

LOS ANGELES (November 12, 2024) — L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has released a state-of-the-art recording of Golden Shield by Australian playwright Anchuli Felicia King. Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson and starring Seamus Dever, Fang Du, Greg Germann, Belinda Gosbee, Angela Lin, Mardy Ma, Eon Song, Josh Stamberg, Zhan Wang, Joanne Whalley and Jenapher Zheng, this riveting tale of technology, international intrigue and the delicate art of translation was recorded as part of LATW’s acclaimed Relativity Series of science-themed plays.

In this tense drama, a Chinese-American lawyer leads a class action lawsuit to expose an American tech giant’s involvement with the Chinese government’s “Golden Shield,” the firewall used to monitor and censor what can and cannot be seen online in China. With only one of the Chinese plaintiffs willing to testify, attorney Julie Chen hires her strong-minded sister Eva to translate. But what compromises will they make in order to win? And can they put aside their past differences to speak the same language?

“This marvelous work explores the urgent and timely issues that arise when technology and personal relations collide,” says L.A. Theatre Works producing director Susan Loewenberg.

LATW’s recording of Golden Shield is available in two different versions: a sound-rich version that can be listened to anywhere, and an “Enhanced Edition,” designed for headphones-only listening to give a truly immersive experience.

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, stands apart in its approach to making great theater widely accessible and affordable, bringing recordings of plays into homes and classrooms of millions of theater lovers, teachers and students each year. The company’s catalog of nearly 600 recorded plays is the largest archive of its kind in the world. LATW’s syndicated audio theater series broadcasts weekly on public radio stations across the U.S. (locally, in Southern California, on KPFK 90.7 FM); can be downloaded wherever you get your podcasts; and can be streamed on demand at latw.org. AudioFile magazine calls L.A. Theatre Works productions “the gold standard for fine audio theater recordings.”

L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series of science-themed plays is sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Golden Shield is available at latw.org and at retailers and libraries everywhere.