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The Tom Ciurczak Band performing at The Mint

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The Southland’s Tom Ciurczak Band Returns to The Mint on Double Bill with Legendary Singer-Songwriter T. Bear

The Tom Ciurczak Band is inspired by the rock stylings of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon. They return to The Mint with a new album of original songs, sharing the stage with renowned keyboardist T. Bear for a night of rockin’ fun & celebration.

What: New Release party for The Tom Ciurczak Band, led by SoCal based singer songwriter Tom Ciurczak, with performances by T. Bear. Celebrating a new album: I Ain’t Ever Growin’ Up, Vol. II

When: Saturday, June 22. Doors open at 7:00 PM

Where: The Mint (TheMintLA.com)
6010 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Who: SoCal based singer songwriter Tom Ciurczak, and band members Ken Harrill, Phil Stein, Chris McKinney, Sean Derksen, and Melissa Robin. Plus, T. Bear. Visit https://tomciurczak.com/ for music & biography.

Tickets: https://themintla.com/listing/t-bear-tom-ciurczak-ladies-sing-the-blues/

Reservations available for dining at booths & tables.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Celebrates America this Fourth of July

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LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 

invites you to Celebrate America and an early Fourth of July with a

GEORGE M. COHAN WEEKEND CELEBRATION!

BROADWAY’S ORIGINAL “YANKEE DOODLE BOY!”

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 & SUNDAY, JUNE 30 at the LA MIRADA LIBRARY &

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS!

 

JOEL GREY & MORE BROADWAY TALENTS PAY TRIBUTE!

 

June 17, 2024…La Mirada, CA…LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS invites you and your entire family to join us in celebrating America, the Fourth of July and the legendary original “Yankee Doodle Boy,” Broadway composer George M. Cohan, with La Mirada Theatre’s “George M. Cohan Weekend Celebration!”  

 

57 Cohan songs in two days!  We begin on Saturday, June 29 at 2 pm at the La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd., with “George M. Cohan: Life and Music,” a free concert and book signing of the first book written about Mr. Cohan in over 50 years, Yankee Doodle Dandy by Elizabeth Craft.  Along with the book signing, Ms. Craft will delightfully illustrate Mr. Cohan’s dynamic life and legacy, highlighted by thrilling live musical performances by several extraordinary Broadway performers, belting out his most popular hits – “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “Grand Old Flag,” “Harrigan” – and some rarely heard gems!

 

At 8 pm, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present “Mr. Broadway: The George M. Cohan Celebration,” a dazzling one-night-only song-fest designed with more performances by Broadway stars including L.A.’s longest running Phantom of the Opera, Davis Gaines, Olivier Award-winning and Broadway actress Lesli Margherita (Matilda), Tony Award-winner John Rubinstein (Broadway’s Pippin), David Engel, Anastasia Barzee (Miss Saigon), Robert Creighton (Cagney), Mary Gordon Murray, Lara Teeter (On Your Toes) & Elizabeth Teeter (Beetlejuice), Sara King, and many more, singing never-before-heard world premiere Cohan songs along with the legendary hits by this one-of-a-kind talent.  

Also, enjoy the first public showing of 45 Minutes From Broadway, his famous 1906 smash, starring the incomparable Tammy Grimes and directed & choreographed by Gower Champion (Hello, Dolly), shot for TV in 1959!   Plus, Broadway legend Joel Grey (Tony-nominee for playing Cohan in George M!), will appear via video, offering his insights on playing Cohan in a very specially taped piece – created exclusively for our La Mirada audience.

 

On Sunday, June 30, join us again at La Mirada Theatre as the celebration continues with the spectacular “Paragon Ragtime Orchestra!”  At 1 pm, there will be a pre-concert presentation by Elizabeth Craft, based on her brand-new book, Yankee Doodle Dandy, featuring colofrufl projections and new and different live musical performances.

 

At 2pm, the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra will perform their acclaimed “Born on the Fourth of July” concert, playing Cohan’s original orchestrations – LIVE!

 

At 4pm, there will be a post-show “bonus” talkback with more delightful performances (including theatrical and world premieres!) sung by Davis Gaines, John Rubinstein, Mary Gordon Murray, and Robert Creighton (whose Cagney musical is set to open in New York).

 

On both Saturday and Sunday, arrive at the theatre early to enjoy an expansive exhibit of vintage Cohan posters, sheet music, photos, films, and more from the biggest collection of “Cohan” memorabilia in the United States (courtesy of local L.A. resident David Collins)!

 

Finally, patrons on Sunday will be gifted a FREE private-issue commemorative CD of hits and exclusive first-time-ever recordings of tuneful numbers by the composer of Broadway’s longest-running showtunes.

 

It’s truly an unforgettable weekend celebrating a true American patriot and the Father of the American Musical Comedy, George M. Cohan, only at your La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

                                                         

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

 

2pm: “GEORGE M. COHAN: LIFE AND MUSIC” – FREE Concert & Book Signing at the La Mirada Library, 13800 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada

 

8pm: “MR. BROADWAY: THE GEORGE M. COHAN CELEBRATION” – Exclusive Movie Screening, Live performances with Davis Gaines, Lesli Margherita, John Rubinstein & other Broadway Stars, and so much more – ONLY $5 FOR ALL TICKETS!

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA concert with pre-show and post-show guest speakers.

 

1 pm – Pre-Show Lecture with writer Elizabeth T. Craft

2 pm – PARAGON RAGTIME ORCHESTRA performs “BORN ON THE FOURTH 

OF JULY: The Broadway Music of George M. Cohan.”  Tickets: $10 – $27. (Prices subject to change).

 

4 PM – Post-Show Talk-back including the presentation of three theatrical premiere Cohan songs, with Davis Gaines, Robert Creighton, John Rubinstein and Mary Gordon Murray.

 

Also, an expansive exhibit of vintage Cohan posters, sheet music, photos, and more will be on display in our lobby!

 

Tap along with patriotic pride to “Mr. Broadway’s” flag-waving classics, “Yankee Doodle Dandy” & “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and many more.  Theatrical world premieres of unheard Cohan songs, plus pre- and post-show concerts and a FREE CD included!  Our last George M. Cohan Celebration was a sell-out, so don’t wait!

                                                

Tickets can be purchased at La Mirada Theatre’s website www.LaMiradaTheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310.  Group and military discounts are available.  LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue where the 91 and 5 freeways meet.  Parking is FREE.

Dido of Idaho

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WHAT:
The Echo Theater Company presents Dido of Idaho, a very dark comedy about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a good man. Nora, a lovelorn baroque musicologist with a drinking problem, is head-over-heels for Michael, an English professor. Unfortunately, this particular good man has already been claimed by Crystal, a former Miss Idaho with a penchant for home manicures. When the extramarital hijinks go brutally awry, Nora flees to the Rocky Mountains to seek comfort from her estranged mother, Julie, and Julie’s new partner, Esther. In her desperate bid to find compassion, Nora risks losing the only family she’s ever had — maybe forever.

WHO:
• Written by Abby Rosebrock
• Directed by Abigail Dreser
• Starring Alana Dietz, Julie Dretzin, Nicole Duport, Joby Earle, Elissa Middleton
• Presented by The Echo Theater Company, Chris Fields artistic director

WHEN:
Previews: July 17, July 18, July 19
Performances: July 20 – August 26
• Wednesday at 8 p.m.: July 17 ONLY (preview)
• Thursday at 8 p.m.: July 18 ONLY (preview)
• Fridays at 8 p.m.: July 19 (preview), July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16, Aug. 23
• Saturdays at 8 p.m.: July 20 (opening night), July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24
• Sundays at 4 p.m.: July 21, July 28, Aug. 4, Aug. 11, Aug. 18, Aug. 25
• Mondays at 8 p.m.: July 22, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug. 19, Aug. 26

WHERE:
Echo Theater Company
Atwater Village Theatre
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039

PARKING:
FREE in the Atwater Crossing (AXT) lot one block south of the theater

TICKET PRICES:
Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays: $34
Mondays: Pay–What–You–Want
Previews: Pay–What–You–Want

HOW:
www.EchoTheaterCompany.com
(747) 350-8066

21 German productions and co-productions in Karlovy Vary’s mix of genres and themes

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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

The line-up for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has been announced – and it promises to be an exciting programme. The 58th edition will take place this year from 28 June to 6 July in the Czech spa town. A total of 21 German productions and co-productions can be seen in various sections of the programme.

“The official selection of the 58th KVIFF offers a unique epicentre of genres and themes that move contemporary cinema,” says Karel Och, Artistic Director of the KVIFF, when describing this year’s programme. 15 of the 32 films in the official selection are debuts, plus several other world premieres.

In the main Crystal Globe Competition, 12 films will be competing for the Crystal Globe this year, including the German production XOFTEX (Arden Film) by Noaz Deshe – a drama shot with real-life asylum seekers and  inspired by real stories. The film follows the Palestinian-Syrian teenager Nasser who is waiting with his brother in a Greek refugee camp for a decision on their asylum application.

A German production is also screening in the Proxima Competition section. The drama THE ALIENATED (FORTIS FEM FILM) by Anja Kreis revolves around mysterious events in a city where a woman claims to be carrying the Antichrist in her belly. Also screening in this section are the two German co-productions HICBIR SEY YERINDE DEGIL(NOTHING IN ITS PLACE) (Flaneur Films) by Burak Çevik and LAPILLI (Berlin University of the Arts) by Paula Ďurinová.

The films ARCHITECTON (ma.ja.de.) by Victor Kossakovsky, DIRECT ACTION (CASKFILMS) by Guillaume Cailleau, Ben Russell and DYING  (Port au Prince, Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion, Senator Film Produktion) by Matthias Glasner, some of  them award-winners from this year’s Berlinale, will be shown in the Horizon section.

THE GARDEN CADENCES (Flaneur Films) by Dane Komljen will be screened in the Imagina section. The documentary film is about Jone. She is one of the Mollies, the queer-feminist collective that lived in a caravan park at Berlin’s Ostkreuz for a decade. THE GARDEN CADENCES traces her last summer before she was evicted. The second majority German production in this section is BEAUTIFUL DEAD WOMAN by Jan Soldat. The experimental short film reorganises female death scenes from 300 episodes of the “Ein Fall für zwei” TV series.

Another short film is programmed in the Pragueshorts at KVIFF section. The four-minute animated film DORMOUSE by Julia Ocker is about the eponymous animal and its sleepy vice. A STUDY IN EMPATHY (North Ship Film) by Hilke Rönnfeldt – already known for being selected to many  festivals – will be screened in Karlovy Vary in the EFP programme Future Frames: Generation Next Of European Cinema.

An overview of all of the German productions and co-productions in Karlovy Vary:

CRYSTAL GLOBE COMPETITION
XOFTEX by Noaz Deshe (DE/FR, Arden Film)

PROXIMA COMPETITION
THE ALIENATED (VERTRIEBENE) by Anja Kreis (DE/MD/FR, FORTIS FEM FILM)
HICBIR SEY YERINDE DEGIL (NOTHING IN ITS PLACE) by Burak Çevik (TR/DE/KR, Flaneur Films)
LAPILLI by Paula Ďurinová (SK/DE, Universität der Künste Berlin)

HORIZONS
ARCHITECTON by Victor Kossakovsky (DE/FR, Ma.ja.de.)
DIRECT ACTION by Guillaume Cailleau, Ben Russell (DE/FR, CASKFILMS)
SLEEP WITH YOUR EYES OPEN (DORMIR DE OLHOS ABERTOS) by Nele Wohlatz (BRA/ARG/TWN/DE, Blinkerfilm)
MY FAVOURITE CAKE (KEYKE MAHBOOBE MAN) by Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha (IR/FR/SWE/DE, Watchmen Productions)
PEPE by Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias (DOM/NAM/DE/FR, Pandora Film Produktion)
DYING (STERBEN) by Matthias Glasner (Port au Prince, Schwarzweiss Filmproduktion, Senator Film Produktion)

MAGINA
THE GARDEN CADENCES by Dane Komljen (Flaneur Films)
OF OTHER TOMORROWS NEVER KNOWN by Natasha Tontey (ID/DE)
BEAUTIFUL DEAD WOMAN (DIE SCHÖNE TOTE) by Jan Soldat (DE/AT)
UNDR by Kamal Aljafari (PS/DE)

OUT OF THE PAST
PARIS, TEXAS by Wim Wenders (DE/FR/UK, Road Movies)

PRAGUESHORTS AT KVIFF
DORMOUSE (SIEBENSCHLÄFER) by Julia Ocker

THE WISH TO BE A RED INDIAN: KAFKA AND CINEMA
CLASS RELATIONS (KLASSENVERHÄLTNISSE) by Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet (DE/FR, Janus Film und Fernsehen)
THE CASTLE (DAS SCHLOSS) by Rudolf Noelte (Rudolf Noelte Filmproduktion, Alfa Film)
THE TRIAL by Orson Welles (FR/IT/DE, Hisa-Film)
METAMORPHOSIS (DIE VERWANDLUNG) by Jan Nemec

FUTURE FRAMES: GENERATION NEXT OF EUROPEAN CINEMA
A STUDY IN EMPATHY (EINE STUDIE IN EMPATHIE) by Hilke Rönnfeldt (DE/DK, North Ship Film)

5-STAR THEATRICALS presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC

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5-STAR THEATRICALS

presents one of the most beloved family musicals of all time!

 THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Music by Richard Rodgers   
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp
Musical Direction by Anthony Lucca
Choreography by Christopher Albrecht
Directed by Richard Israel 

“The Hills are Alive” starting Friday, July 19

at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center!

 

OPENS: FRIDAY, JULY 19 at 7:30pm (press opening) and runs through 

SUNDAY, JULY  28 at 1:00pm

 

Performances are Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 1:00pm and 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm; with an added performance on Thursday, July 25 at 7:30pm.

 

BANK OF AMERICA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – KAVLI THEATRE

2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, in Thousand Oaks

Tickets range from $17 – $90

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.

Fringe Review: Grape Culture

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Grape Culture. Written by Toni Nagy and Sarah Buckner. Produced by Mike Blaha of Fringe Management and Lee Costello.

One of the reasons theatre has survived for more than 2,000 years is the fact that this artistic expression reflects society in all of its beauty and ugliness. In Grape Culture, performers Toni Nagy and Sarah Buckner take the audience out of their comfort zone to explore the struggles of coping with rape in a society that stills puts the blame on the victims.

From sexual remarks to a little girl to harassment in the workplace, this play conveys the uncomfortable situations faced by many women as a result of society’s objectification and ownership of the female body. In some instances, the non-consensual ownership of the body is exercised in medical settings, like when sedated women are used to practice gynecological procedures by medical students.

The stage serves as a platform to emphasize the fact that women own their bodies, and only them can use and manage them as they please. Whether is sex or medical procedures, the woman should be in control to avoid sexual abuse, even in relationships with sexual partners. The key is consent.

Even though the show presents the traumas generated by rape, one positive element is finding the way to heal. For Nagy and Buckner, this can be achieved by somatics and sharing the experiences with the audience to break the cycle of complicit silence. Grape Culture is an effort to dig deep and find the root cause of the toxic attitudes that promote and celebrate abuse.

One of the messages that comes across is that when women expose their bodies, it is not a permit to use them for exploitation, it might be just a way to regain ownership and the narrative about their bodies and womanhood.

For this radical, funny, and entertaining show, Nagy and Buckner use tap, modern dance, film, comedy, and storytelling to represent the challenges of being a woman and the opportunities to heal and find peace. The material might be uneasy for some, but shows like this one present an opportunity to start a meaningful and empathetic conversation.

Grape Culture

Broadwater (Second Stage)
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dates:

Monday June 17 2024, 6:30 PM

Friday June 21 2024, 9:00 PM

Wednesday June 26 2024, 9:30 PM

Saturday June 29 2024, 5:00 PM

Sunday June 30 2024, 12:30 PM

Tickets: hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10853

Written and performed by Toni Nagy and Sarah Buckner. Produced by Mike Blaha of Fringe Management and Lee Costello.

Theatre Review: The Outsider

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The Los Angeles premiere of The Outsider is presented by International City Theatre. Written by Paul Slade Smith. Directed by Brian Shnipper. Produced by caryn desai [sic].

Ned Newley (Stephen Rockwell) is afraid of public speaking, and his poll numbers are really bad. Even his chief of staff, Dave Riley (Nikhil Pai), thinks that Newley is destined for failure. However, political consultant Arthur Vance (Jonathan Bray) sees something special about Newley that might click with the voters. For that reason, Vance suggests that Newley should run for governor. Not only that, Vance also suggests that the bubbly but inept temp, Louise Peakes (Susan Huckle), should run for lieutenant governor. All she needs is some color-coded cards so she can answer the reporter’s questions.

Playwright Paul Slade Smith sees a trend in current politics, not only in America but in other countries as well, and writes an accurate description of the machinations of the political system to attract popular votes. By looking insecure or even ignorant, the character Newley appears to come to the voters’ level, less intellectual, more average-person type. And, how about Louise Peakes? Clueless and inept, she connects with the public almost instantly. These two characters represent the characteristics that people want from their elected officials nowadays.

The play goes beyond simple comedy. Analyzing what’s seen on stage, a question lingers in the air. What is democracy and who gets to define it? Both characters Newley and Peaks might not be the most prepared candidates to run the government, but what if they are exactly what the people want? In the end, who really runs the government?

The set is one single room, the Governor’s office, but is full of details and it looks stately. The comedy is always there, scene after scene. Susan Huckle steals the show with her hilarious interpretation of a character in a constant state of confusion and cluelessness.

In this election year, The Outsider fits perfectly in the collective consciousness. Its themes and characters feel familiar and are a vivid representation of the trickeries used by the political system to gain popular support for whatever interests the candidates and their respective teams are promoting.

The political animals observed in The Outsider are either oblivious of the current state of things or genuinely interested in satisfying people’s needs. Whatever the case, The message is the same: There will always be someone manipulating the threads of power from the shadows, for better or worse.

The direction by Brian Shnipper is a great example of how to utilize the space to create fluidity, leaving enough room for physicality to give that additional punch to the comedic situations. Even though the whole play happens in one single room, Shnipper makes sure the brilliant cast and the amusing comedy keep the audience entertained.

The Outsider

International City Theatre in the Beverly O’Neill Theatre
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Performances: June 14 – June 30
• Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.: June 20, June 27
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m.: June 14 (Opening Night), June 21, June 28
• Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.: June 22, June 29
• Sundays at 2 p.m.: June 23, June 30

Tickets: ictlongbeach.org

Written by Paul Slade Smith. Directed by Brian Shnipper. Produced by caryn desai [sic]. Presented by International City Theatre.

Cast: Thomas Anawalt, Jonathan Bray, Susan Huckle, Nikhil Pai, Taylor Popoola, Stephen Rockwell, Natalie Storrs.

Creative team: Set designer John Patrick, lighting designer Crystal R. Shomph, costume designer Claire Fraser, sound designer Dave Mickey, and prop designer Patty Briles. Casting is by Michael Donovan, CSA, and Richie Ferris, CSA. The stage manager is Pat Loeb.

“My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical” and Dr. Love’s Rom-Com Experience

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“My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical” and Dr. Love’s Rom-Com
WHAT: “My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical” and Dr. Love’s Rom-Com Experience
A Rom-Com Experience you will never forget! Whether you’re looking to spice up your date night, find that special someone, or you’re just a fan of everything romantic and cheesy… love is in the air at Irvine Theater Company. The delightful new show, “My (unauthorized) Hallmark Movie Musical” will fill your heart with joy and “Dr. Love’s Rom-Com Experience” will provide a unique blend of mingling, games, and a chance to use the cutting-edge Tuesday app (developed by Dr. Paul J. Zak, aka “Dr. Love” from “The Bachelor”) to test your compatibility with others. This one-of-a-kind event is only available at Irvine Theater Company, so get your tickets now!
WHEN: July 26 – August 10, 2024
Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
FULL EVENT RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 30 minutes
WHERE: Canvas, 17332 Von Karman Avenue #115, Irvine, CA 92614.
TICKETS: $35-$60
MORE INFO: www.IrvineTheater.com or ‭(949) 422-6896‬

Fringe Review: Ice Cats

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Orgasmico Theatre Company proudly presents Ice Cats, A Dead Mother Traumedy. Written and performed by Alli Miller-Fisher. Directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur. Produced by Chadd McMillan and Michael Shaw Fisher.

A eulogy turned into a comedy, or vice versa. This solo show delves into the processed and unprocessed emotions of loosing one’s mother. With her characteristic witty humor, Alli Miller-Fisher (CLUELESQUE, The Nightlesque Before Grinchmas) relates the emotional journey of dealing with her mom’s passing.

Cancer, with its ups and downs, becomes pretty intense. Loosing the battle is the end of a journey and the beginning of another one. For Alli, the second journey started with cleaning her mom’s house, where surprises were abundant. Mice, letters, bills, newspapers, you name it. Oh, and the cats. Frozen cats. Ice cats. Was mom waiting for a burial special?

The show combines black humor, tender memories, and even music thrown in the mix. The healing process might take time, but it’s a learning curve, exhausting, rewarding. The discovery of material things it’s also the discovery of hidden feelings that need to be addressed and come to terms with. The more the time advances, the more we understand our parents, in life, in grief, in healing.

Miller-Fisher presents a deeply personal and relatable account of her struggles coping with her loss, but in a funny and entertaining way. She pays tribute to the cherished memories with her mom, connecting with the audience instantly. Above all, her story reminds us that despite the pain, the show must go on.

Ice Cats, A Dead Mother Traumedy

The Three Clubs
1123 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dates: June 15th 6:30PM, June 21st 8:30PM, June 23rd 2:30PM, June 26th 7:30PM

Tickets: hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10563

Written and performed by Alli Miller-Fisher. Directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur. Produced by Chadd McMillan and Michael Shaw Fisher.

Brainwashed

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Brainwashed

Written and Performed by Alina Konon

Directed by Nathan Mohebbi

Hollywood Fringe Festival

Brainwashed is a solo clown show about growing up in a dictatorship.

Alina brings her personal sometimes bizarre experiences from living in Belarus under a brutal regime to the stage. Her dark comedy explores the surreal and disturbing reality of growing up under dictatorship. She shares her childhood love for all things communist, and, through a series of absurd clown bits, she engages the audience in the process of brainwashing. The show features a mix of silly elements, including live cooking of soup, which is shared with the audience, creating an interactive and intimate setting.

Trigger warnings:  This is a dark comedy based on a personal experience, there will be mentions of death, murder, self-harm, and police brutality.  Also partial nudity.

Dates:

Saturday June 15 2024, 8:30 PM | 1hr

Friday June 21 2024, 7:00 PM | 1hr

Thursday June 27 2024, 5:30 PM | 1hr

Saturday June 29 2024, 10:00 PM | 1hr

Location: ACTORS COMPANY (THE LITTLE THEATER), 916 N. Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, 323-463-4639

Tickets: hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10475