L.A. theater

L.A.’s Don’t Tell Mama Parts Ways with Artistic Director

The West Coast branch of the famed “way station for people with big dreams” opened its doors Feb. 26. Ryan O’Connor, its artistic director, resigned effective March 12.

Center Theatre Group Is Critics’ Choice

Hosted by actor French Stewart, the 44th annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle handed out awards to the best of L.A. theater, lavishing love on a revival of "Waiting for Godot" and "War Horse."

NYC’s Don’t Tell Mama Opens in L.A.

New York’s cabaret venue Don’t Tell Mama has opened up its first new location in 30 years in Los Angeles and is holding auditions for singing waiters and bartenders.

VS. Theater Company Readies World Premiere for April

The opening of VS. Theater Company's first production in its new home has been pushed back as the ensemble cast four outside actors for its world premiere of "Cops and Friends of Cops."

Doing L.A. Theater May Get You an Agent

Guess what? Those tiny waiver houses doing great work? Casting directors are probably in the audience.

L.A.’s Women’s Theatre Festival Going for ‘Perfect 20’

The annual exhibition of performance artists, which was founded by Adilah Barnes, an African-American solo artist, and Miriam Reed, a white solo artist, has long been a heaven for female actors, poets, and storytellers—particularly those of color.

L.A.’s Brimmer Street Theatre Co. Gambles on Fundraiser

The Los Angeles ensemble, a non-profit which produces and develops new work, is hosting a professional Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament at its annual gala. Buy in for the card game is $35.

Finalists for August Wilson Monologue Competition Announced

The Southern California finalists will be competing on the stage at the Mark Taper Forum for one of three spots at the May 6 finale in New York.

Window Opens for Directors Lab West Applications

Cultivating diversity will be on the agenda at this year’s Directors Lab West, an eight-day workshop for theater professionals hosted by the Pasadena Playhouse.

L.A.’s Next Great Stage Star Competition Gets Hot

Every week, 20 musical theater performers compete for a $1,000 cash prize, a paid headlining concert, and representation while honing their craft.