LA THEATRES
Who said Los Angeles is not a theatre city? Bitter Lemons is here to prove you otherwise!
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Listing your venue below is complimentary as well. Submit your Los Angeles based theater to contact@losangeles.bitter-lemons.com by providing us with the following information:
Name of Theater
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Address
Contact phone
Email
Website address
Theme of theater productions (i.e. Original plays, Shakespeare, Drama, Comedy, Improv, etc.)
Mission Statement, no more than 100 words in length.
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Actors Art Theatre6128 Wilshire Blvd. #110 Mission Statement: AAT is dedicated to the belief that we are not separate from each other and have the capacity to empathize with all people; through the actor’s art, we can produce works that entertain and inspire change. |
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The Actors’ Gang
Ivy Substation
9070 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
boxoffice@theactorsgang.com
www.TheActorsGang.com
Theme of theater productions: Daring interpretations of classics and bold new plays that address the world today through a prism of satire, popular culture, and raucous stagecraft.
Mission Statement: to create bold, original works for the stage and daring reinterpretations of the classics that are raw, immediate, socially minded, and crafted with the highest artistic standards.
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Ahmanson Theatre
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
Theme of theater productions: -
Mission Statement: -
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Alex Theatre
216 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203-2610
(818) 243-2611 ext. 15
bmcomb@glendalearts.org
www.AlexTheatre.org
Theme of theater productions: -
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Andak Stage Company
Residence at New Place Studio Theatre
10950 Peach Grove Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 506-8462
www.Andak.org
Theme of theater productions: The company offers groundbreaking interpretations of classics as well as premiering new works such as John W. Lowell’s THE LETTERS, a drama of intimidation and disinformation, staged as a cat-and-mouse struggle between a Ministry Directory and his female employee in pre-glasnost Russia.
A Noise Within
234 S. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 240-0910
www.ANoiseWithin.org
Theme of theater productions: Working in the repertory tradition (rotating productions using a resident ensemble of professional, trained artists) and dedicated solely to producing classical dramatic literature.
Mission Statement: A Noise Within’s mission is to produce the great works of world drama in rotating repertory with a company of professional, classically-trained actors and to educate the public through outreach and conservatory training programs that foster an understanding and appreciation of history’s greatest plays and playwrights.
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The Antaeus Company
At Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 506-5436
info@antaeus.org
www.Antaeus.org
Theme of theater productions: Classical plays or adaptations/re-envisionings of
classical material
Mission Statement: We strive to keep classical theater vibrantly alive in ourselves, in our schools and in our community by presenting professional productions with a top-flight ensemble company of actors; by training the next generation of theater artists in classical performance technique and by sharing the inherently educational value of classical theater with our local schools
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Ark Theatre Company
Mail: PO Box 5161
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
Physical: 2511 Wilshire Boulevard
LA, CA 90057
(323) 969-1707
info@arktheatre.org
www.ArkTheatre.org
Theme of theater productions: Company specializing in classical theatre, along with contemporary plays that reflect the depth and interplay of language in classical works.
Mission Statement: Ark Theatre company is an ensemble of theatre professionals dedicated to the creation of outstanding theatre — theatre with emotional weight, intelligence and passion.
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Art/Works Theatre
(Artel Ensemble)
6569 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 871-1912
manager@artworkstheatre.com
www.ArtWorksTheatre.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Assistance League Playhouse
(Nine O’Clock Players)
Assistance Leafue of Southern California
1367 N. St. Andrews Pl.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 469-1973
www.NineOClockPlayers.com
Mission Statement: The mission of Nine O’Clock Players Auxiliary of Assistance League of Southern California is to bring live theatre to children and parents in the Los Angeles community. We are a “not-for-profit” philanthropic theatrical organization producing and performing the finest family entertainment for over 75 years.
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Avery Schreiber Theatre
11050 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
schreibertheater@aol.com
www.AverySchreiberTheatre.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Attic Theatre
5429 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 525-0600
info@attictheatre.org
www.AtticTheatre.org
Theme of theater productions: New plays
Mission Statement: The Attic Theatre Conservatory, Inc. is a California non-profit corporation formed in 1995 to establish an ensemble acting company based on excellence, to help develop new plays and voices for the theatre, and use live theatre as an educational tool to develop new audiences. To those ends, the Conservatory sponsors the Attic Theatre Ensemble now in its 20th year and a national playwriting contest for new one-act plays, The One Act Marathon, now in its 15th season.
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Theatre Banshee
3435 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 846-5323
info@theatrebanshee.org
www.TheatreBanshee.org
Theme of theater productions: Specializing in the plays and playwrights of Ireland, Banshee seeks to create drama that illuminates humanity at large.
Mission Statement: Believe that theatre is a vital part of our cultural landscape, and they’re dedicated to making outstanding productions accessible to all
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-6272
info@bgttix.com
www.BGTTix.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Beverly Hills Playhouse
(Camelot Artists)
254 S. Robertson Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310)822-3006
www.BHPlayhouse.com
www.CamelotArtists.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 822-3006
beyondbaoque@gmail.com
www.BeyondBaroque.org
Mission Statement: Literary/Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to literary and cultural production, contact, interaction, and community building.
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Bilingual Foundation of the Arts Theatre
421 N. Avenue 19
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-4044
bfamarketing@sbcglobal.net
www.BFATheatre.org
Mission Statement: The mission of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (BFA) is to serve communities by presenting classic Spanish language drama and contemporary plays on Hispanic themes to English- and Spanish-speaking audiences, thereby bringing awareness of the diversity of the Hispanic culture through theater. Within this mission, BFA provides educational resources and training opportunities in the performing arts.
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Bootleg Theater
2220 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 389-3856
bootlegtheater@sbcglobal.net
www.BootlegTheater.com
Mission Statement: Bootleg provides artistic support and production resources to help these artists create original and daring interdisciplinary work. Combining art forms creates work that is surprising, unexpected, exciting and reflective of life in Los Angeles, a city where the boundaries are elastic, and not bound by tradition. Bootleg offers Los Angeles a celebration of itself.
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Brain Brew Entertainment
6324 Ivarene Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90068
(323) 461-0640
brainbrews@aol.com
www.BrainBrewEntertainment.com
Theme of theater productions: Custom-written sketch and musical comedy. Interactive, mystery theater. Live game shows. Team building and corporate events.
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Brentwood Theatre
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Building 211
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 479-3003
info@richmarkent.com
www.RichmarkEnt.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Brimmer Street Theatre Company
1850 Taft Ave #105
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(617) 953-8544 – David Jette
info@brimmerstreet.org
www.BrimmerStreet.org
Theme of theater productions: original plays, drama, and comedy
Mission Statement: Brimmer Street Theatre Company is a non-profit Los Angles-based performance company with a commitment to develop original theatre, breathe life into the classics, and welcome artists whose work challenges established forms and expectations. The BSTC strives to form a close ensemble of these artists, craftsmen, students and benefactors to produce work of exceptional innovation and character.
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Buffalo Nights Theatre Company (Powerhouse Theatre)
3116 Second St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 969-4744
info@buffalonights.org
www.BuffaloNights.org
Theme of theater productions: -
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Celtic Arts Center
10943 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 760-8322
celt@celticartscenter.com
www.CelticArtsCenter.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Dr.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 916-8510
www.CerritosCenter.com
Theme of theater productions: –
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Chandler Studio Theatre Center
The Production Company
12443 Chandler Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91607
(310) 869-7546
www.TheProdCo.com
Theme of theater productions: –
Mission Statement: -
Chrysalis Stage (in Residence at the Vic Lopez Auditorium)
6700 Whittier Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 212-1991
aaron@chrysalisstage.com
www.ChrysalisStage.com
Theme of theater productions: Classic literature
Mission Statement: Chrysalis Stage is dedicated to producing professional plays of great literature in the Whittier area.
Circle X Theatre Company
Mail: 2118 Panorama Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(213) 804-5491
www.CircleXTheatre.org
Mission Statement: Circle X is a not-for-profit ensemble theatre company dedicated to highly provocative and boldly theatrical productions of new and rarely-seen plays. We believe in imagination over budget, adrenaline over inertia and excellence over all. Through art and action we cultivate a better community. Our artistic process is the challenge and the bond that drives our company. Our emphasis on innovation goes beyond our selection of thought-provoking, highly theatrical plays. It extends into everything from design, performance and direction to administration and marketing, creating the unique aesthetic for which Circle X is known.
Circus Theatricals
2511 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(310) 701-0788
Mail: P.O. Box 586
Culver City, CA 90232
info@circustheatricals.com
www.CircusTheatricals.com
Theme of theater productions: New works of established Playwrights
Mission Statement: To continue to develop new works with established and budding playwrights, expand their community outreach programs, develop a subscription audience, continue to develop the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble, start a children’s program, and enhance the quality of training in The Circus Theatricals Studio for Actors.
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City Garage
(Aresis Ensemble)
1340 1/2 Alley Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Mail: P.O. Box 2016
Santa Monica, CA 90406
(310) 319-9939
citygarage@earthlink.net
www.CityGarage.org
Theme of theater productions: -
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Classical Theatre Lab
7336 Santa Monica Blvd. #831
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 960-5691
info@classicaltheatrelab.org
www.ClassicalTheatreLab.org
Theme of theater productions: -
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Coast Playhouse
8325 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 650-8509
(323) 455-3856
coastplayhouse@gmail.com
www.TheCoastPlayhouse.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Coeurage Theatre Company
7313 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
boxoffice@coeurage.org
www.Coeurage.org
Theme: Minimalistic, Original, Comedy, Drama, PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT admission.
Mission Statement: The Coeurage Theatre Company, exist to make impassioned theatre accessible for all audiences through pay-what-you-want admission and fresh, challenging productions.
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The Colony Theatre
555 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
boxoffice@colonytheatre.org
www.ColonyTheatre.org
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Company of Angels
501 South Spring Street
los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 883-1717
www.CompanyOfAngels.org
Theme of theater productions: Celebrating our differences and similarities.
Mission Statement: Company of Angels is dedicated to creating theater that is deeply connected to its community. Theater in Los Angeles is largely disconnected from the vast majority of residents. This is especially lamentable given the ability of theater to create a shared experience, illuminate societal struggles, and provide a vehicle to express and discuss ideas. We aim to share and help give voice to the many stories that exist in our community.
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The Complex
6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 465-0383
complexhollywood@hotmail.com
www.ComplexHollywood.com
Theme of theater productions: -
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Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 495-3715
info@conejoplayers.org
www.ConejoPlayers.org
Mission Statement: To share in providing the community with a year-round schedule of affordable live theatre produced to serve the cultural, educational, and entertainment needs of the community.To welcome and provide an avocational opportunity for all volunteers interested in the theatre arts to participate in the many activities of community theatre.
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Cornerstone Theatre Company
Mail: 708 Traction Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 613-1700 ext. 15
rjend@cornerstonetheater.org
www.CornerstoneTheater.org
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Creative Playground
Mail: P.O. Box 1426
Los Angeles, CA 90078-1426
(310) 636-8089 (vm)
karen@creativeplayground.org
elizabeth@creativeplayground.org
www.CreativePlayGround.org
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Crossley Theatre
& Crossley Terrace Theatre
(Actors Co-op Theatre Company)
1760 N. Gower St.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 462-8460
actorsco-op@fpch.org
www.ActorsCo-op.org
Mission Statement: Actors Co-op is a company of Christian actors driven by passion for the Lord Jesus Christ, with a mission to pursue the highest standards of theatrical excellence and to build up its members spiritually personally and professionally
Crown City Theatre Company
11031 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA 91401
(818) 605-5685
info@crowncitytheatre.com
www.CrownCityTheatre.com
Theme of theater productions: Everything and Anything under the sun from hard-hitting theater to Gilbert & Sullivan to Shakespeare and beyond.
Mission Statement: To entertain using music as an integral part of all productions.
Culver City Public Theatre
Mail: 3834 Crestview Road
Culver City, CA, 90232
(310) 712-5482
info@ccpt.org
www.CCPT.org
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East West Players120 North Judge John Aiso Street Theme of theater productions: Educational |
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Edgemar Center for the Arts
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Fountain Theatre5060 Fountain Ave. Mission Statement: In an era of urban anxiety, ethnic hostility and wavering spirit, the Fountain offers a safe, supportive haven for artists of varied backgrounds to gather, interact and inspire each other toward the creation of work that will ignite and illuminate the community from which it’s drawn and give creative voice to those who may not otherwise be heard. |
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Falcon Theatre
First Stage
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Hudson Backstage Theatre
[Inside] the Ford2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Theme of theater productions: New work (world premieres) |
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James Armstrong Theatre(in Torrance Cultural Arts Center) Theme of theater productions: - |
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Japanese American Cultural
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Kirk Douglas Theatre
Knightsbridge Theatre
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Lodestone Theatre EnsembleMail: P.O. Box 1072 Theme of theater productions: - |
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Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare CompanyMail: 1158 26th St. Ste. 399 Theme of theater productions: - |
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Luna Playhouse3706 San Fernando Road Theme of theater productions: - |
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L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre
LA Mirada Theatre
Largo at the Coronet Theatre
Lillian Theatre
Little Fish Theatre
Long Beach Playhouse
The Lonny Chapman Theatre
Los Angeles Theatre Center
Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Lyric Hyperion Theater Café
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Met Theatre1089 N. Oxford Ave. Mission Statement: The MET Theatre Company provides a haven where diverse artists pursue and realize their unique creative visions. |
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Madrid Theatre
Magicopolis
Matrix Theatre
Moth Theatre
Moving Arts
Mutineer Theatre Company
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center4718 W. Washington Blvd., Mission Statement: The Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (NHPAC) is a professional, state of the art, 400 seat theatre in Los Angeles. Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT), is Los Angeles’ only African American professional (Actors’ Equity Contract) theatre company. ERT’s mission is to bring diverse, high standard, professional performing arts to LA’s Mid-City community, making the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center one of Los Angeles’ leading cultural destinations. |
needtheaterMail: 6214 Drexel Ave. Mission Statement: In order to bridge the diverse communities of Los Angeles, needtheater produces performances that cultivate social dialogue, nurture artists, and expand the role of theater in society. |
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Next Stage (and Tres Stage)
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The NoHo Arts Center11136 Magnolia Blvd. Mission Statement: To provide theatre that is affordable, entertaining and provocative and that explores the human condition and its many facets. To establish educational programs and special events for the entertainment and enrichment of local residents and visitors to the NoHo Arts District. To create new, innovative works of artistic expression with a commitment to experimentation and exploration. To offer new perspectives on the classics, that are both relevant to a modern world and dynamic in execution. To include the theatrical education of children as part of our ongoing outreach into the community. |
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Norris Theatre27570 Crossfield Dr. Theme of theater productions: - |
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Odyssey Theatres
Open Fist Theatre
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Pico Playhouse10508 W. Pico Blvd. Theme of theater productions:
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Powerhouse Theatre3116 N 2nd Street Theme of theater productions: Original plays, comedy, drama, works of high artistic integrity |
Pacific Resident Theatre
Pantages Theatre, Hollywood
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
Pasadena Playhouse
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The Raven Playhouse5233 Lankershim Blvd. Theme of theater productions: - |
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Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Theme of theater productions: - |
Renberg Theatre(The LA Gay and Lesbian Center) Theme of theater productions: - |
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Ricardo Montalbán Theatre1615 N. Vine St. Theme of theater productions: - |
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The Road Theatre CompanyLankershim Arts Center Theme of theater productions: - |
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Ruskin Group Theatre3000 Airport Ave. Theme of theater productions: - |
The Rachel Rosenthal Company
The Red Brick Road Theatre Company
Saban Theatre(formerly Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills) Theme of theater productions: - |
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Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse1211 4th Street Mission Statement: Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse is an internationally acclaimed professional intimate theatre and educational conservatory, presenting exciting year-round Main Stage productions, Family Theatre musicals, International exchanges, performances and workshops for youth, pre-schoolers and adults, classes in private and public schools and birthday parties from its intimate performance space in Santa Monica. In almost half a century of continuous operation it has garnered over 200 awards and commendations, thirty-five of those years under the guidance of current co-Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. |
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Southern California Jewish Repertory Theatre5850 W. Third St. Ste. 234 Mission Statement: To create a permanent professional theatre in Southern California. An artistic home for Jewish cultural themes, and the development of new Jewish plays. A Theatre where the cultural and spiritual aspects of Jewish life are explored and which presents the breadth and diversity of the Jewish experience. |
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The Sacred Actor
SkyPilot Theatre
SPQR Stage Company (at Studio/Stage)
Stella Adler Academy and Theatres
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Theatre Asylum(Laurence Whiting & Leon Acord, partners) Theme of theater productions: We’ve produced three shows in San Francisco (the solo show “Last Sunday in June”; the SF production of “Carved in Stone,” and the fundraiser “The Butterfly Effect”), as well as a short film. This is our first show in LA. “Carved in Stone” opens June 19 at Theatre Asylum for an eight-week run.”Carved in Stone” features Truman Capote, Oscar Wilde, Tennessee Williams and Quentin Crisp sharing digs in the aftelife. |
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Theatre Unlimited (T.U. Studios)10943 Camarillo St. |
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The Theatre @ Boston Court
Theatre of Note
Theatre/Theater
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The Underground
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The Victory Theatre
Vox Humana Theatre Company
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Whitefire Theatre13500 Ventura Blvd. Theme of theater productions: - |
Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center11006 Magnolia Blvd. Theme of theater productions: - |
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The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum1419 N. Topanga Cnayon Blvd. Theme of theater productions: Shakespeare, classic plays, and socially conscious contemporary plays |
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Write Act Repertory Company6125 Carlos Ave. Mission Statement: We strive for egalitarianism and unity in our artistic adventure. We look to present work that shatters stereotypes of color, of creed, of ability, of gender. We want to provoke discussion, evoke emotion, incite action, encourage change. |
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Westchester Playhouse
Will and Company
Woodland Hills Theatre /
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24th Street Theatre1117 W. 24th St. Theme of theater productions: - |
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The 2nd Stage Theatre
3KO Broadway Theatre Company