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Black Acting Methods: Los Angeles Intensive

Crash Acting 1924 Raymond Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States

3 WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS. 1 DAY IN LOS ANGELES. 100 % CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TRAINING. What are Black Acting Methods... A field that encompasses the study of performance methodologies grounded in Black American culture and aesthetics, primarily created by culturally Black artists. Techniques where Black theory and Black ...

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$375

Taking Root by David J. Crawford

Moving Arts Theatre 3191 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles, CA

MADlab’s First Look Reading Series presents Taking Root by David J. Crawford, directed by Chuma Gault. Featuring: Justin Alston, Kacie Rogers, Dustin Green, Myles Grier, and Bernadette Speakes. This pay-what-you-can donation-based public reading of Taking Root is offered both as an in-person event, and ...

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Donation

Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham

Julianne Argyros Stage 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

“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, CA

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, CA

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

Afrocentricity X Dramaturgy by Lindsay A. Jenkins

Virtual

Rooted in heritage and focused on the future, Afrocentricity X Dramaturgy is an approach to the development of creative work that centers the Black experience and interrogates the white gaze. Drawing on research from theatre arts, Africana studies and performance studies, this ...

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$59