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Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center 110 East Broadway, Glendale

Antaeus Theatre Company presents Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed Jennifer Chang. A modern riff on the 15th-century morality play Everyman, this is the story of “Everybody,” and their journey through life’s greatest mystery—the meaning of living. Representing the randomness of life and ...

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August Wilson’s Radio Golf

A Noise Within Theatre 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena

A Noise Within’s exploration of Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s American Century Cycle jumps from its first play, Gem of the Ocean (produced by ANW as part of their 2019-20 season), to its last— Radio Golf, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Set in the ...

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Ongoing

The Advanced Scene Study Workshop at The Robey Theatre Company

Los Angeles Theatre Center 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles

Making Theatre with Ben Guillory, or as we commonly know it, the Advanced Scene Study Workshop (ASSW), began meeting for the first time since their 2020 pandemic hiatus. They are back, and it feels so good! Although they continue to adhere to ...

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$500

Playwrights Lab by The Robey Theatre Company

Virtual

The Robey Theatre Company offers workshops and labs that focus on artist development.  Offered on Saturdays over ten weeks and facilitated by our Resident Dramaturg, the Playwrights Lab is exclusively focused on new play development.  At any given time, between five and ...

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$250

Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham

Julianne Argyros Stage 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

“An artist’s responsibility is to reflect the times.” — Nina Simone South Coast Repertory presents Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham, directed by Logan Vaughn. Following the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, Nina Simone shifted her talents to ...

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$35 – $89

The Mourning Show by Ra’Shawn Durell

Whitmore Lindley Theatre Center 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood

Writer/Director Ra'Shawn Durell brings to the stage a funny, tragic, and terrifying story about yesterday's goodbyes and tomorrow's hello, with the world-premiere of The Mourning Show, presented at the Whitmore Lindley Theatre Center. Featuring: Carmella Diaz-Lolar, Lyndon Laveaux, Lacy Blake-Vetter, Joshua Vetter, ...

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$20

Natalie & Mr. So n’ So! by Marilyn Sue Perry-Ross

Willie Agee Playhouse 714 Warren Ln., Inglewood

Natalie & Mr. So n' So! is a solo piece performed by seasoned actress, Marilyn Sue Perry-Ross, with direction by Shanae Sharon at The Willie Agee Playhouse. In this age-old tale of forbidden love, unrequited? You'll decide.

$25

Senior Stories: A Jubilee Celebration by The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival

Culver City Senior Center 4095 Overland Ave., Culver City

Celebrate 50 Years of the Culver City Senior Center with Stories told by Senior Residents Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's "SENIOR STORIES: A Jubilee Celebration" honors the 50th Anniversary of the Culver City Senior Center through storytelling presentations by senior residents. Directed ...

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$5 – $10