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‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 

& McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT 

are thrilled to announce Full Casting for its upcoming production of

Tony Award winner JASON ALEXANDER starring as “Tevye” in 

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Book by JOSEPH STEIN
Music by JERRY BOCK

Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK

Original Broadway production directed and choreographed 

by JEROME ROBBINS

Originally produced on the New York stage by HAROLD PRINCE

Musical Direction by ALBY POTTS

Choreography by LEE MARTINO

Direction by LONNY PRICE

 

 

OPENS: Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm (Press Opening)

and runs through Sunday, November 13 at 6:30 pm

 

PREVIEWS: Friday, November 8 at 8 pm & Saturday, November 9 at 2 pm

 

PERFORMANCES: Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays at 8 pm; 

Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm; Sundays at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm

 

There is no performance on Sunday, November 10 at 6:30 pm. The regular Thursday performance on November 28 (Thanksgiving) has been moved to Wednesday, November 27.

 

There will be an Open-Captioned performance on Saturday, November 23 

at 2:00 pm.  

 

Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 pm and Wednesday, November 27 at 7:30 pm.    

 

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada, CA 90638.  

Arrive Early to Find Best Parking — It’s Free!

Tickets range from $34 – $109 (prices subject to change).

50% off student tickets are available in select sections. 

 

Children under 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.

 

For tickets, please call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310 or buy online at LaMiradaTheatre.com.  Group and military discounts are available.

‘Walking the Beat’ at UCLA Nimoy Theater

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Teens and cops unite for Fountain Theatre’s ‘Walking the Beat’ in new
partnership with Design for Sharing, CAP UCLA’s K-12 arts education program

The Fountain Theatre joins forces with Design for Sharing, CAP UCLA’s K-12 arts education program, to showcase the culminating performance of Walking the Beat, the Fountain’s transformative community-building program that sees cops and teens working together to create theater. One public performance of In the Crossfire, a new multimedia work created by 15 teens and eight police officers, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. Admission is free, but reservations are required (subject to availability). A free student matinee will follow on Monday, Sept. 23, allowing 250 students from across Los Angeles County to experience the finished work and talk with the cast and creators.

Written by Fountain Theatre arts education manager Nathan James, In the Crossfire was devised by students and police officers based on their own writings, conversations and improvisations about the effects of gun violence on them, personally, and within their communities.

Students this year represent five local high schools, including Hollywood High School, Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School, Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts and Hawthorne High School.

Now in its fifth year at the Fountain, Walking the Beat provides a life-changing experience for underserved youth. Founded by the Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble and led by executive and artistic director Theo Perkins, participants in the hands-on program are guided by facilitator and director Angela Kariotis and teaching artists ReSheda Terry and Alex Ubokedom.

Walking the Beat supporters include The Araxia and Vladimir Buckhantz Foundation, Mary Jo and David Volk, The Audrey and Sydney Irmas Charitable Foundation, Maggi Phillips, Jennifer Simchowitz, Anne-Marie Spataru, Jason Zelin and Allison Stein and the L.A. County Department of Probation.

The UCLA Nimoy Theater is located 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024. Parking is $3 (flat rate) after 5 p.m. in the structure located at 10866 Wilshire Blvd. For more information, call (323) 663-1525 or go to www.FountainTheatre.com.

An Intimate Evening With the Cast of ‘Abbott Elementary’

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PEOPLE Magazine and IHG Hotels hosted a conversation with the cast of Abbott Elementary on 12 Sep, 2024 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood. The panel was moderated by Breanne L. Heldman, Executive Editor of TV and Events for PEOPLE. William Stanford Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter and Chris Perfetti talked about their characters and what the audience can expect for season 4, scheduled to air on Oct 9, 2024.

The panel discussed how the show has started a national conversation about underfunded public schools and the lives of those who continue to fight to keep the system afloat. Even though Abbott Elementary is a fictional school in Philadelphia, the show captures the struggles and hopes of teachers and students who dream of better things in life despite the limitations and neglect of their underdeveloped communities, a reflection of the current state of our public educational system.

The actors teased about the expansion of their respective characters and their evolution. Anecdotes about working with little kids and the respect and admiration they have for the actors in real life is something that speaks volumes about the special bond that is brewing among the cast as the show continues its successful run.

But this bond is transpiring beyond the set. The audience is also heavily invested in the show. Both critics and viewers have fallen in love with the story and the characters. A solid viewership and positive reviews continue to make it one of the favorites shows currently on air. The writing, directing, acting, and the harsh realities pictured in the show have shown a high level of engagement. Everything is in place for the storytelling and the characters to continue to grow in season 4.

William Stanford Davis plays Mr. Johnson, a custodian. Sheryl Lee Ralph plays Barbara Howard, a kindergarten teacher. Lisa Ann Walter plays Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher. Chris Perfetti plays Jacob Hill, a sixth-grade history teacher.

For the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Abbott Elementary has been nominated for the following categories, 7 major, 9 in total:

Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series

  • Wendy O’Brien, CSA, Casting by
  • Chris Gehrt, Casting by

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

  • “Party”
  • Randall Einhorn, Directed by

Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling

  • “Mother’s Day”
  • Moira Frazier, Department Head Hairstylist
  • Dustin Osborne, Key Hairstylist
  • Christina Joseph, Hairstylist

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson, as Janine Teagues

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series (two nominations)

  • Janelle James, as Ava Coleman
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph, as Barbara Howard

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson, Executive Producer
  • Justin Halpern, Executive Producer
  • Patrick Schumacker, Executive Producer
  • Randall Einhorn, Executive Producer
  • Brian Rubenstein, Executive Producer
  • Jordan Temple, Co-Executive Producer
  • Brittani Nichols, Supervising Producer
  • Josh Greene, Producer
  • Scott Sites, Produced by

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series

  • “Career Day”
  • Quinta Brunson, Written by

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Tyler James Williams, as Gregory Eddie

Hollywood Independent Theatre Festival

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Hollywood, CA. September 12, 2024.  Combined Artform’s Hollywood Independent Theater Festival (HITFEST) returns this October at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater. HITFEST is an industry-driven festival concept from the company that brought Los Angeles the “Hollywood Encore Producers’ Award” and “Pick of the Fringe,” featuring the top shows from the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

HITFEST will present at least two shows each night, running on various Mondays through Thursdays. These evenings are optimal for showcasing work to the Hollywood entertainment industry, presenters, venues, and other organizations scouting for programming and talent. Additionally, audiences can enjoy top performances and save money by purchasing passes for multiple shows.

The inaugural year of HITFEST brought top shows and industry bookers together, resulting in sold-out crowds and new paid bookings for performing artists. It was a huge success, and we are thrilled to be returning. Plans are also underway to include a wider variety of shows, with new performances introduced throughout the year, offering an ever-changing selection for audiences and presenters alike.

Ticket prices will range from $25 to $35, with discounts available for senior citizens, students, and SAG-AFTRA and WGA members. Show passes offering discounts for multi-show packs will also be available. See below for a listing of participating venues and shows.

Industry professionals interested in attending or with specific questions about the productions, please contact Matthew Quinn at mquinn@combinedartform.com.

Hollywood Independent Theater Festival lineup for October 2024.

WHAT: The Connie Converse Universe Starring Hope Levy

In this 55-minute acoustic-biographical cabaret, audiences are invited to explore the songs, life, and enduring mystery of Connie Converse, a pioneering female folk singer-songwriter. Hope Levy stars as the song messenger, bringing Connie’s music to life while sharing their unique connection. Perfect for all audiences who appreciate folk music and biographical storytelling.

The Funny Thing About Men

Mandy Williams invites you into her home to share humorous insights on domestic life and the inner thoughts of women. This musical comedy, featuring all-original songs, offers a light-hearted exploration of the dynamics between women and men, guaranteed to leave audiences laughing. Perfect for female audiences.

WHERE: Stephanie Feury Studio Theater – 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038

WHEN:  October 16, 2024

7:00 PM The Connie Converse Universe;

8:30 PM The Funny Thing About Men

TICKET PRICE: $25.00 per show.

Discount, $40 for both shows.

TICKET LINK: Hollywood Independent Theater Festival – HITFEST (stagey.net)

www.hitfesthollywood.com
@hitfesthollywood
#HITFEST

100 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT at The Ford

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Blue13 Dance Company

The Celebrated Contemporary Dance Ensemble Presents a
New Program Inspired by the Doomsday Clock

100 Seconds to Midnight

One Night Only – The Ford, September 28, 2024, 8 p.m.

WHAT:
Blue13 blends contemporary and traditional dance forms with everything from hip-hop to Bollywood and ballet, challenging perceptions of South Asian American dance. In 100 Seconds to Midnight, a new contemporary dance project choreographed by Achinta S. McDaniel, the company delves deep into the complexities of the human experience, drawing inspiration from the infamous Doomsday Clock. Made famous by J. Robert Oppenheimer, Albert Einstein, and other concerned scientists, the clock measures how close the planet is to global catastrophe, marked as midnight. McDaniel turns the metaphor inward to examine the notion of “doom” as it pertains to South Asian communities. Repeatedly erased but resilient, these communities often grapple with cyclical trauma and the unrelenting anxiety of impending loss. Through a triptych of movements, 100 Seconds to Midnight confronts misogyny, unpacks the generational effects of colonization, and scrutinizes the expectations placed upon women regarding duty, tradition, and assimilation.

WHO:
Blue13 Dance Company presents American dance through performance, outreach, and education. For over 20 years, Blue13 has connected audiences through the power of live, aesthetically and culturally daring dance, performing in the U.S. and abroad in its highly energetic and theatrical modern dance style that is inspired in part by the classical and cultural art forms of the Indian subcontinent.

A first-generation South Asian American, Blue13’s Artistic director, Achinta S. McDaniel pulls precision, humor, and deep emotion from her ensemble to create work as rebellious and unconventional as its architect. Storytelling through dance is central to the company, as is a continual exploration of technique with its cast of dancers of many backgrounds. The work is moody, rhythmic, and charged, presenting the audience with an intelligent experience of performance that turns the cultural stereotype of Indian dance on its head.

A pioneer of contemporary Indian dance in the United States, a prolific choreographer, performer, and instructor, McDaniel’s powerful and fresh style draws from diverse techniques including ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, Bhangra, Kathak, and Bollywood, to create spectacular and theatrical dance. She is known for her experimentation with international styles and for inventive staging of her signature contemporary Indian forms. Her choreography is highly dramatic and a real reflection of her upbringing: Eastern and Western, exotic, mysterious, wild, rebellious and unconventional. McDaniel’s work is fearless and inventive, ever exploring the boundaries of contemporary dance as a first-generation Indian woman. McDaniel is also a Professor at the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California. Achinta has expanded Blue13 for over fifteen years, creating one of the country’s first professional contemporary Indian dance theatre ensembles and touring on stages around the world. McDaniel also lectures and teaches contemporary Indian, Bollywood, and Bhangra styles internationally, and works as a choreographer in the film and television industry when not touring with Blue13.

About The Ford

The Ford is one of the oldest performing arts venues in Los Angeles, with an outdoor 1,200-seat amphitheater and a rich history dating back to 1920. Situated in a 32-acre park and under the stewardship of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation, The Ford presents an eclectic summer season of music, dance, film, and family events that are reflective of the communities that comprise Los Angeles.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 28, 2024 @8 p.m.

WHERE:  The Ford
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA  90068
(just off the 101, between Hollywood and Universal Studios in the Cahuenga Pass)

TICKETS:
Reserved seating: $10 – $65
To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more call 323-850-2050 or visit theford.com.

PARKING:

A FREE shuttle to The Ford picks up at Hollywood & Highland from Orange Court, 1736 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles 90028 and Universal City/Studio City Metro Station from the “kiss and ride” area, 3913 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604. Parking fees may apply. Shuttle service starts two hours before show time and runs approximately every 20 minutes, ending once the show begins. The shuttle does not run throughout the show. When the show is over, catch the shuttle at the front gates; follow signs and staff directions.

HOW:
• https://www.theford.com or (323) 850-2000
• https://www.Blue13Dance.com
• info@Blue13Dance.com
• facebook.com/Blue13Dance
• Video Trailer from 100 Seconds to Midnight Movement II – 1947: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjI2dQcJ7d4&t=38s
• https://www.YouTube.com/@Blue13DanceCompany

OTHER:
Dress warmly for outdoor seating

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center

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5-STAR THEATRICALS

presents

A DEADLY THREAT TO THE HUMAN RACE’S VERY EXISTENCE!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Music by Alan Menken

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Musical Direction by Ryan O’Connell

Choreography by Dana Solimando

Directed by Brian Kite

 

“Everybody Better Beware” Beginning Friday, October 4 in the intimate

Scherr Forum Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Music by Alan Menken

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Musical Direction by Ryan O’Connell

Choreography by Dana Solimando

Directed by Brian Kite

 

OPENS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 at 7:30pm (press opening) and runs through 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 1:00pm

 

Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 1:00pm and 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm

 

BANK OF AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – 

SCHERR FORUM THEATRE

2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, in Thousand Oaks

Tickets range from $37 – $67

For tickets, please call (805) 449-2787. 

 

For theatre information, call (805) 449-ARTS (2787) or buy online at www.5startheatricals.com. 

 

Student, Senior and Group discounts are available.

SALT OF THE EARTH at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

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Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents 70th
anniversary screening of ‘Salt of the Earth’

Children of artists who created blacklisted,
pro-union movie reunite for event
 

WHAT:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents a 70th anniversary screening of Salt of the Earth, the controversial 1954 film written by Michael Wilson, directed by Herbert J. Biberman, and produced by Paul Jarrico. A story of resilience, solidarity and the courageous fight for dignity in the face of adversity, Salt of the Earth was attacked and censored because the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, which had been expelled from the CIO in 1950 over the alleged domination of its leadership by communists, sponsored it — and because many blacklisted Hollywood professionals helped make it.

The showing of this historic indie movie will be introduced by a panel discussion moderated by film historian Ed Rampell and featuring the children of the artists who created the film: Becca Wilson, daughter of screenwriter Michael Wilson; Bill Jarrico, son of producer Paul Jarrico; Ellen Geer, who appeared as an extra in the movie alongside her father, Will Geer, as the sheriff; and Heather Wood, granddaughter of real-life labor organizers Clint and Virginia Jencks, who appeared in the film as supporters of the miners’ strike. A Q&A will follow the screening.

WHEN:
Sunday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
• 5:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion and re-enactment of HUAC Testimony
• 6:10 p.m.: Intermission
• 6:30 p.m.: Film Screening
• 8 p.m.: Q&A

WHERE:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga CA 90290
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway)

TICKETS
• Lower Tier (reserved seating): $50
• Upper Tier (general admission): $35
(student and senior discounts available)

OTHER:
The outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is terraced into the hillside of the rustic canyon. Audience members are advised to dress casually (warmly for evenings) and bring cushions for bench seating.

HOW:
theatricum.com
(310) 455-3723

THE PIANO LESSON at A Noise Within

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 A Noise Within continues commitment to August Wilson’s ‘American Century Cycle’ with ‘The Piano Lesson’ 


WHAT:
A Noise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with The Piano Lesson, the fourth play in Wilson’s extraordinary 10-play cycle that explores the Black experience in 20th century America decade-by decade. A captivating story about legacy, identity and cultural heritage unfolds in 1930s Pittsburgh, where a brother and sister are locked in a bitter dispute. At the center of their debate is a precious family heirloom—a piano with the faces of their ancestors carved into it. While one sees an important history worth preserving, the other sees the key to unlocking a brighter future. In Wilson’s enthralling prose, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play weaves together elements of history and spirituality, creating a haunting story about reckoning with a complicated past.

• Written by August Wilson
• Directed by Gregg T. Daniel
• Starring LeShay Tomlinson Boyce, Jernard Burks, Kai A. Ealy, Madison Keffer, Alex Morris, Nija Okoro, Gerald C. Rivers, Evan Lewis Smith
• Presented by A Noise Within, Geoff Elliot and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, producing artistic directors

WHEN:
Previews Oct. 13 – Oct. 18
Performances Oct. 19 – Nov. 10
• Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 16 ONLY (preview)
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 17 (preview), Oct. 24**, Nov. 7 (dark Oct. 31)
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 18 (preview), Oct. 25Ŧ, Nov. 1Ŧ, Nov. 8Ŧ
• Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 (no matinee on Oct. 19)
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.: Oct. 19 (Opening Night), Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9
• Sundays at 2 p.m.: Oct. 13 (preview); Oct. 20*, Oct. 27**, Nov. 3, Nov. 10
*A one-hour INsiders Discussion Group will take place prior to the matinee on Sunday, Oct. 20 beginning at 12:30 p.m.
**The performance on Thursday, Oct. 24 is “Black Out Night,” an opportunity for an audience self-identifying as Black to experience the performance together; tickets include a post-show reception (non-Black-identifying patrons are welcome to attend, or to select a different performance).
Ŧ Post–performance conversations with the artists take place every Friday (except the preview) and on Sunday, Oct. 27

Student matinees are scheduled on select weekdays at 10:30 a.m. Interested educators should email education@anoisewithin.org.

WHERE:
A Noise Within
3352 E Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107

TICKETS:
• Tickets start at $51.50 (including fees)
• Student tickets start at $20
• Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 17 (previews): Pay What You Choose starting at $10 (available online beginning the Monday prior to that performance)
• Discounts available for groups of 10 or more

HOW:
www.anoisewithin.org
(626) 356-3100

Little Women Ballet

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Little Women Ballet

Autumn Site-Specific Immersive Experience

Returns with its Second in the Trilogy

Where New and True Fans of the Beloved Novel are Transformed into Active Participants, Traversing the Grounds and Historic Manors of Heritage Square

Five Performances between September 27 – 29, 2024; Heritage Square Museum

WHAT:
Little Women Ballet returns with an Autumn site-specific immersive experience – the second in the Trilogy – at the Heritage Square Museum where audiences enjoy being inside the beloved story of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Each immersive experience is entirely unique featuring a different season, different music, different desserts and refreshments, and different parts of the Little Women story told through dance. Audiences will venture into this classic tale for an immersive ballet experience. Join Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy inside the Victorian houses of Los Angeles as they tell their story of sisterhood, love, loss, and family. Meet all the characters up close, go on an immersive walking tour of the Heritage Square Museum, enjoy autumn-themed desserts and refreshments, and join the cast in Victorian dancing at the end of the evening. A wonderful experience for fans, young and old, within this timeless coming-of-age story.

WHEN:
• Friday, September 27; 6:30pm
• Saturday, September 28; 3pm; 6:30pm
• Sunday September 29; 3pm & 6:30pm

WHERE:
Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

TICKETS:  $60.00 (plus $4.00 service fee)

OTHER:
• Heritage Square Museum welcomes visitors who use mobility aids such as wheelchairs. However, traveling over long stretches of gravel is necessary to access all the structures on the property. In addition, only three buildings (Perry House, Palms Depot, and Colonial Drugstore) have ramps; all other structures on the tour have stairs.

• Appropriate for ages 12+ (Guardians must remain with children under 18 at ALL TIMES)

Little Women Ballet Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptz3HHRRSfk

HOW:
• https://www.littlewomenballet.com
• 626-792-0873
• littlewomenballet@gmail.com
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090956834889
• https://www.instagram.com/littlewomenballet

Theatre Review: Don’t Dress for Dinner

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With splashes of commedia de’llarte—minus the masks—the cast delivers a tasty dinner made up of jealousy and mistaken identities.

Bernard (Brian Robert Burns) expects her wife Jacqueline (Kim Morgan Dean) to leave their house to visit her mother for the weekend. What Bernard really wants is to spend time with his mistress Suzanne (Katy Tang). Bernard also invites his friend Robert (Brandon J. Pierce) to spend the weekend with him and hires the services of the cook Suzette (Veronica Dunne). His plans, however, get derailed when Jacqueline answers the phone and finds out about both the cook and Robert’s visit. As Jacqueline and Robert are also having an affair, she decides to cancel the visit to her mother. That decision turns things upside down, creating a pressure cooker ready to explode.

An excellent Kim Morgan Dean delivers an astonishing performance as the jealous and cheating wife. She adds a hint of rage and animosity that make her character look like a protagonist and antagonist at the same time, all within the realm of comedy. Director Christopher M. Williams has the luxury of working with a superb cast that turns the characters into a menagerie of panicking individuals on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Brian Robert Burns, Katy Tang (Marry Me a Little), Brandon J. Pierce, Veronica Dunne, and Jared Van Heel all shine bright and loud on stage thanks to their commanding comedy skills. At one point, Pierce delivers a long and fast line without tripping at all; a testament of his speech qualities.

Framing the excellent qualities of the thespians, Williams uses a sophisticated set design to convey a French farmhouse. The high key lighting is a classic for these kinds of stories and is used effectively in this production. Also worth mentioning is the sexy and sophisticated costumes that serve the story and the traits of the characters.

The blocking allows the actors to navigate the stage in a way that highlights the intense physical comedy demanded for this story. This is a play that requires elevated skills in speech and action, making this production a highly dynamic performance that explores themes of infidelity, equality, and broken and amended relationships.

The fine visual details, the extraordinary script, the talented cast, and the creative direction make this production a real treat for the theatre lovers out there. It’s a gem within a gem. The Laguna Playhouse is celebrating its 104th anniversary. Its website lists the long list of productions staged in this iconic theatre, from the 1902s up to now, a very significant legacy in California’s rich theatre history.

Don’t Dress for Dinner

Laguna Playhouse

606 Laguna Canyon Rd.

Laguna Beach, CA

Runs: Sunday, September 8 – Sunday, September 22, 2024

Opening: Sunday Sep 8 at 5:30pm.

Wednesdays at 7:30pm; Thursdays at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Fridays at 7:30pm;
Saturdays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:30pm.

There will be no performance on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00pm or Sunday, September 22 at 5:30pm.

There will be a post-show talkback following the Friday, September 13 performance.

Tickets: lagunaplayhouse.com

Written by Marc Camoletti. Adapted by Robin Hawdon. Directed by Christopher M. Williams.

Cast: Brian Robert Burns as “Bernard,” Kim Morgan Dean as “Jacqueline,” Veronica Dunne as “Suzette,” Brandon J. Pierce as “Robert,” Katy Tang as “Suzanne,” and Jared Van Heel as “George.”

Creative team: Scenic design by Marty Burnett; costume design by Elisa Benzoni; lighting design by Matthew Novotny; sound design by Chris Luessman; props design by Kevin Williams.  Additional casting by Michael Donovan Casting, Michael Donovan, CSA & Richie Ferris, CSA. The Production Stage Manager is Vernon Willet.