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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

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

White People Do Not Know How to Behave at Entertainments Designed for Ladies and Gentlemen of Colour by Carene Mekertichyan

The ISC Studio at Atwater Crossing 3191 Casitas Ave. #130, Los Angeles

You are invited to a workshop performance of this new work in development! Independent Shakespeare Company presents White People Do Not Know How to Behave at Entertainments Designed for Ladies and Gentlemen of Colour by Carene Mekertichyan, directed by Bruce A. Lemon, Jr. ...

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$25 – $35

Omar composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Los Angeles Music Center 135 N Grand Ave., Los Angeles

LA Opera presents Omar, composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, and conducted by Kazem Abdullah. In 1807, a 37-year-old scholar living in West Africa was captured and forced aboard a ship bound for Charleston, South Carolina. Omar Ibn Said's life and ...

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$15 – $199

Listen, A Black Woman Is Speaking by Marlow Wyatt

Moving Arts Theatre 3191 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles

Moving Arts’ Plays in Motion presents Listen, A Black Woman Is Speaking by Marlow Wyatt, directed by Bernadette Speakes. Featuring Juanita Jennings, Tamika Katon-Donegal, Geri-Nikole Love, Camille Ariana Spirlin, with dramaturgy by Dana Schwartz. Just two days before she is to speak at ...

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The Robey Theatre Company presents Man’s Favor Devil’s Plan

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

The Robey Theatre Company, in association with The Los Angeles Theatre Center, presents the world-premiere of Man’s Favor Devil’s Plan by Kwik Jones, directed by Julian White. Los Angeles, California, 1938, Mr. Avery's Hotel. A microcosm of a nation that has been steep in a vicious ...

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$25 – $40