Opening the Curtain
Musings on what Los Angeles theater is - and can be. Want to know more? Subscribe to Anthony's weekly Theater newsletter.
Punk? Or Poser?
HollywoodRemember being a teenager? If you are now or ever were a teenager, you've probably had to navigate some tricky social waters. Who's cool? Who's a poser?
A holiday cab
HollywoodI’m guessing the last thing you need is another “to do” on your holiday list…but I want you to add one more. You need to go see “Jitney” at the Mark Taper Forum.
Theatre tip: just use white people
HollywoodThere’s a problem with school Thanksgiving plays. But not in the particular high school drama classroom you can see onstage at the Geffen.
Comfort food comedy with a dark side
HollywoodThe setup at the center of Mike Birbiglia's one-man show "The New One" is not particularly new. In fact, it's familiar trope: the reluctant dad.
An essential journey
HollywoodYou need to drive to Pasadena and see a 3 hour play. Okay, I know that's a big ask so let me break down why the trip is worth it. Greg T.
Internal thoughts becoming external cues
HollywoodIt’s not that often that stunning design is the reason to go see LA’s intimate theatre. But design is really the reason to go see Son of Semele’s production of Sarah Kane’s play “4:48…
Seeing Beckett through a clown's eyes
HollywoodThink of something you love. Something you’re really passionate about; something that, at least in your mind, can either be done right or really wrong. Maybe it’s a sport? Or a recipe?
When a play is more of a story
HollywoodWhat’s the difference between a dramatic story and a play? That’s the question that nervously filled my mind with the first words of “How the light gets in” at Boston Court.