L.A. theater

6 Reasons to Attend the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival

The Hollywood Fringe Festival is back and taking Los Angeles by storm this Thursday, June 9, to Sunday, June 26, for two weeks of uncensored, community-based theater, art, and performance.

The Sorting Room Is L.A.’s Answer to NYC’s Joe’s Pub

Situated in the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, new experimental theater space the Sorting Room launches later this year, welcoming Broadway vets, comedy greats, and masterful storytellers in December and January.

Now Casting ‘Hamilton’ and 4 Other Projects

This week’s top casting notices feature a chance to get cast in a history-making Broadway show, a Netflix original series, and two independent short films!

L.A. Now Casting ‘All For One’ and 2 Other Projects

Today’s top casting notices includes several roles for Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s summer production “All For One,” an experimental documentary with a voiceover role, and the West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams’ “Baby Doll.”

What to Expect After L.A.’s 99-Seat Theatre Plan

Actors’ Equity recently launched an in-depth website outlining new rules and contracts for L.A.’s small theater artists.

L.A. Now Casting: ‘The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ Musical

Here’s a sweet take on an oft-performed classic. Debbie Allen Dance Academy’s “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker,” will hold an open call for ensemble tracks!

#ICastIt Casting a Convention for Comic-Con the Musical

"Comic-Con The Musical" creators Laura Watkins and Nicholas Brandt talk about casting their original comedy musical which premieres at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Equity Members Set to Vote on Dues Raise

Equity President Kate Shindle is hoping union members will approve the motion to raise basic, initiation, and working dudes and fees over a five-year period come Sept. 1.

Equity Announces New Revisions to Actors' Equity Showcase Code

The Actors' Equity Association has updated its showcase code, including some changes to ticket capping.

L.A. Now Casting 2 Short Films and a Musical

Today’s top casting notices feature two short films set to film in Los Angeles, and a musical for the Monarch Theatre Guild. Find your next role here!