Author Archive for Sandra Kuker
WHICH WAY IS OUT?
WHICH WAY IS OUT? May 3 – May 26, 2013 Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun.3PM PREMIERE OPENING OF MULTI-AWARD WINNING PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR Written by Basil Dawkins Directed by Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter A visiting caucasian tourist to Jamaica meets, falls in love, and marries a young Jamaican girl. After much trials and tribulations with immigration [...]
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
STEEL MAGNOLIAS May 3 – May 19, 2013 Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun.3PM AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST BRINGS NEW PERSPECTIVE TO ICONIC STAGE PLAY Directed by Dino Shorte’ Produced by Derrick D. Pete The quintessential story of friendship and trust, STEEL MAGNOLIAS serves up a southern slice of life that’s as warm and comforting as [...]
CRUMBLE (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)
CRUMBLE (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) April 20 – May 18, 2013 – Preview April 19 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 6PM A BIZARRE AND UNIQUE COMEDY By Playwright SHEILA CALLAGHAN Directed by Ronnie Marmo It’s Christmas, and a year has passed since the untimely death of Janice’s father. Struggling to cope, [...]
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE March 15 – 30, 2013 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 2PM A BELOVED COMEDY CLASSIC Playwright JOHN PATRICK Produced and Directed by Julie Raelyn Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts [...]
TWO PINT WONDER
TWO PINT WONDER April 7 to 28, 2013 Sunday’s 8PM A World Premiere Comedy Written, Directed and Performed by OWEN DARA After spending the past several years immersed in a number of projects, including writing and directing 3 feature films (two of which are currently in postproduction), Owen Dara returns to comedy in his new [...]
HATTIE…What I Need You To Know!
HATTIE…What I Need You To Know! March 8 – April 14, 2013 Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun. 3PM Written and Performed by VICKILYN REYNOLDS Directed by BYRON NORA Hattie…What I Need You To Know! is a celebration of Hattie McDaniel being the first African American to win the Academy Award® in 1940. Los [...]
DAYNALAND
DAYNALAND March 1 – 10, 2013 Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun. 3PM Written and Performed by DAYNA DOOLEY Directed by Dino Shorte’ Daynaland is an exciting solo show, which takes you on an unforgettable, fun-filled ride! Dooley embodies eight, distinctly different characters, displaying her comic genius and timing. A true multi-media experience, Daynaland merges [...]
TENDER NAPALM
TENDER NAPALM March 1 – 31, 2013 Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun. 2PM Plus, Mon. Mar. 11 Written by PHILIP RIDLEY Starring Jaimi Paige and Graham Hamilton Two young lovers struggle to reconcile their relationship in the face of disaster. As their individual coping mechanisms trigger each other’s despair the young couple lives out [...]
ORANGE FLOWER WATER
ORANGE FLOWER WATER March 15 – April 20, 2013 Wed, Fri. & Sat. 8PM Written by CRAIG WRIGHT Produced by Creative Collective in Association with The Stephanie Fuery Studio Theatre (SFS Theatre) “A brutally honest drama about marriage and infidelity…An emotionally and physically lacerating ordeal…Uncommonly intense and intimate” Married couples David and Cathy [...]
PLAYS IN THE PARK
PLAYS IN THE PARK Feb. 16 to March 24, 2013 - Sat. 8PM and Sun. 7PM Written and Directed by BRIAN CONNORS Produced by PROMENADE PAYERS THEATRE COMPANY PLAYS IN THE PARK is an eclectic mixture of short plays, Shakespeare and songs. SWANS is light and breezy while OXYMORONS is a raucous , crazy comedy. And [...]
THIS VICIOUS MINUTE
THIS VICIOUS MINUTE January 25 TO February 24, 2013 Fri & Sat 8PM and Sunday 7PM (Feb. 17 & 24-Only) Winner of “BEST OF FRINGE” 2012 Winner of “I AM FRINGE” Award 2012 “ Cutting. It’s not just for “emo” or “goth” kids. “This Vicious Minute” is a jarringly personal and powerfully raw journey through [...]
Pinchbottom’s PRETENÇIÓN: un cirque de burlesque, un burlesque de cirque
Pinchbottom’s PRETENÇIÓN: un cirque de burlesque, un burlesque de cirque January 19 and 20, 2013 Saturday 8PM and Sunday 7PM – TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY! “Best Burlesque” – NEW YORK MAGAZINE “Best of NY” Issue “The Best Burlesque Show in Town” – THE VILLAGE VOICE “Those insouciant scamps take their themed burlesque into the lion’s den [...]
TOM RUBIN SUCCESS GURU
TOM RUBIN SUCCESS GURU January 18 to February 22, 2013 Every Friday at 8:00PM It’s Wickedly Funny and Surprisingly Uplifting! Tom Rubin turns success/self-help guru logic on its head in this mock motivational seminar. In his role as the anti-Tony Robbins, Tom comically dispels every major method and mantra offered by serious self-help gurus and [...]
HAPPY FACE SAD FACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandra Kuker – PR4PLAYS Telephone: (323) 960-7779 Email: SJK@plays411.com Begins January 18th, 2013 A WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY ~ ~ ~ ~ AND A WORLD PREMIERE DRAMA (IN ONE SHOW) Multiple Award-winning team Playwright of Cannibals, Addition By Subtraction, Publicityville, and Death Becomes Us A unique production presented from two entirely [...]
ROOM 105: The Highs and Lows Of Janis Joplin
ROOM 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin EXTENDED AGAIN!!! Now running through – December 30th, 2012 Friday, Sat. 8PM & Sunday 3PM (No Performances Dec. 14/15/16) Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston’s ROOM 105 – a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins – is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin. The show is a [...]
NATALIE PORTMAN THE MUSICAL
NATALIE PORTMAN The MUSICAL November 23 – December 22, 2012 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 2PM By Playwright & Director Brittany Garmes Produced CHROMOLUME THEATRE CO and Brittany Garms GO! “An occasion for fun, laughs and amiable skewering. Writer-director Brittany Garms and a cast of talented comedians take their audience on a humorous sojourn [...]
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, KAREN CARPENTER
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, KAREN CARPENTER Nov. 30 to Dec. 9, 2012 Friday, Sat. 8PM & Sunday 3PM Concieved, Written and Directed by Dane Whitlock Choreographed by Kim Hale Produced by Dane Whitlock An Award-winning Cast Featuring Drew Droege, Carey Peters, and Jennifer Blake Loosely based on Judy Blume’s popular coming [...]
MARRY, F***, or KILL
MARRY, FUCK, OR KILL November 30 – December 16, 2012 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 7PM The East Coast Comedy Returns! A new play written by: BRAD T GOTTFRED AND JOANNE MOSCONI Produced and Directed by Joanne Mosconi Most people don’t matter. But for the few that do, there are only three things we [...]
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL November 15 To 18, 2012 Thurs & Fri8PM / Sat. 2PM & 8PM and and Sun 2PM & 7PM A LIMITED MUSICAL ENGAGEMENT A Family Friendly version of Mel Brook’s hysterical movie Directed by Nancy Horak and Jeff Lucas Musical Director Kris Feldman. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL, with music [...]
86′d
86’d January 4th – 19th, 2013 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 7PM A WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY Playwrights: Jon Polito and Darryl Armbruster Directed by Ronnie Marmo In the World Premiere of “86’d” – Five million dollars suddenly goes up for grabs when an aged diner’s heart fails after he discovers that he has [...]
RISE
RISE Nov. 8 – Dec. 6, 2012 Tues, Wed, & Thurs 8PM (Previews Nov. 7 – 8PM) Written Cal Barnes Directed by Aaron Lyons Produced by Zenith Ensemble and David Fofi LA WEEKLY says “GO!” Winner of “Best New Play 2012” – Hollywood Fringe If push comes to shove and everything you [...]
BAD EVIDENCE
BAD EVIDENCE Nov. 3 – Dec. 9, 2012 Friday, Sat. 8PM & Sunday 7PM) (Previews Nov. 2 – 8PM) Written Terry Quinn Directed by Katie Rubin Produced by Racquel Lehrman A Drama in two Acts, Bad Evidence is a play Inspired by a slightly funny and comedic incident that happened to the playwright, several [...]
THE ROCK OF ABANDON
THE ROCK OF ABANDON Oct. 20 – Nov. 18, 2012 Friday, Sat. 8PM & Sunday 5PM) (Previews Oct. 18 and 19 – 8PM) Written Stephen Blackburn Directed by Tiger Reel Produced by Fierce Backbone Fierce Backbone presents a world premiere old school murder mystery…ancient, in fact. When blacklisted dramatist Euripides turns detective to [...]
MANish BOY
MANish BOY Oct. 12th – Nov. 4th, 2012 Fri. 8PM, Sat. 3PM & 8PM and Sun 3PM Written and Starring RALPH HARRIS VOTED “BEST ONE PERSON SHOW” By NAACP When unexpected fatherhood comes knocking on his door, Ralph bolts the door! Forced to reach back into his childhood memories, that door comes crashing open revealing [...]
THE NIGHT AT RODGERS CROSS
THE NIGHT AT RODGERS CROSS Oct. 12th – 20th, 2012 Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8PM and Sun 3PM Written and Directed by Z.N. LUPETIN “The story is told in beautiful, poetic language with passionate characters.” – NYTHEATRE These three connected stories revolve around the strange and beautiful people of Rodgers Cross – a small [...]
TEXAS LOVES LYLA!
TEXAS LOVES LYLA September 14th – October 7th, 2012 Fri, 8PM & Sat.7PM and Sun 3PM Written & Directed by Jeffrey Wylie WINNER: BEST SOLO SHOW 2012 Hollywood Fringe Fest Jeffrey Wylie takes an irreverent and bold approach in addressing the reasons why people bully, and what we can each do in helping [...]
LORCAbaret
LORCAbaret Sept. 14th – Dec. 14th, 2012 Friday’s Only 8:00PM Written by FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA Directed by SIMONE NARDINI Executive Producer NATALIA LAZARUS Produced by PROMENADE PAYERS THEATRE COMPANY and LA FABBRICA DELLO SPETTOCALO – (From Milan, Italy) Featuring both an International Cast and Los Angeles Cast LORCAbaret is a parade of human bestiary that [...]
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Sept. 8st – Oct. 14th, 2012 Friday, Sat. 8PM & Sunday 4PM) (Previews Sept. 6 & 7 – 8PM) Written Joan Didion Directed by David Robinson Starring Judy Jean Berns “Poignant, heartbreaking and wry…” – NEWSWEEK “A play that is as intensely intimate as it is universal.” – [...]
A Brooklyn Love Story
A BROOKLYN LOVE STORY September 7th – October 6th, 2012 Fri, & Sat. 8PM and Sun 7PM Starring Playwright/Actress Chiara Montalto Directed by Ronnie Marmo WEST COAST PREMIERE What happens when a twenty-something Italian-American granddaughter moves in with her widowed eighty something grandfather? Set in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in the early 2000’s, A Brooklyn [...]
