Theatre

Enter the world of Isabella Andreini, greatest actress of the commedia dell’Arte. Finding herself performing alone on a stage, Isabella is challenged to improvise a new scenario – the story of her life. Award-winning actress Wendy Gough brings to life some 20+ characters at a breakneck pace.

Mental illness was never so much fun as in MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDERS, a world premiere solo show by David Michael Taylor. Born into a family of maniacs, raised by the TV, and unprepared for life in the real world, his tale of trauma and triumph makes this the feel-good feel-bad play of the year.

The cast of Ishmaeal will perform a scene from its ground-breaking new script, and will introduce you to some of the other talents this talented cast possess. Come see this exciting scene and share with the Ishmaeal cast some other fun and exciting talents.

A world premiere, silent play exploring themes of love, religion, consumerism, aging, and the relationship between generations. The play follows one man, named Capire, as he lives out his entire life on stage.

The same team and playwright that brought you the hit show “Angry Young Women in Low-rise Jeans with High-Class Issues” brings you “The Inventor, The Escort, The Photographer, Her Boyfriend, & His Girlfriend” which ran in NY in the winter of 2011. It received great reviews and sold out performances.

Anaconda is a play that takes an honest look at the aftermath of bullying and the search for redemption. Two people have the chance to mend the wounds of the past at the expense of their futures. If you had everything you ever wanted, would you risk it all to be forgiven?

In his newest play, legendary poet-playwright Murray Mednick experiments with archetypes to explore human nature & the process of theater. Gary, a down-on-his-luck actor, finds himself at a nightmarish audition where we, the audience, discover the magical ability of theater to create new realities.

A musical comedy that follows the adventures of Natasha, a citizen of Crapistan, who has come to America, desperate to be a "True American". Natasha the Mail Order Bride is a cross between Lucille Ball and a female Borat. Produced by David Svengalis. PG-13.

HAIR, the top-selling Rock Musical ever, is back! “Let the Sun Shine In” to the “Age of Aquarius” with unforgettable songs, loving characters, & energetic dance numbers! 8pm Thur/Fri/Sat; 6pm Sun. June 1-3: Plays411.net/HAIR, 323-960-4418, June 7-24: HollywoodFringe.com/projects/895, 323-455-4585

A funny, yet intense, disturbing psychological 2-hander set in an atmospheric Victorian England. Holmes (John Mawson) and Watson (Mario Vernazza) are themselves under the famous magnifying glass. Amir Korangy is an experienced teacher and director. All are classically trained British actors.

No Boundarys is about life, death and camping. Mostly life, some death, and a lot of camping. After a long day canoeing in the Boundary Waters, there's nothing better than sitting by a fire under the stars, drinking scotch and telling stories of bears and loons, gamblers, drinkers, and dreamers.

A mysterious tale about a lowly debt collector, who, under the management of a tyrannical overseer, undergoes a radical transformation in the process of collecting debts. Performed with puppets, toy theatre, and stop motion animation. Sound by Margaret Noble. Funded by the Jim Henson Foundation.

FIVE courageous dancers went through a deep energy healing process, embodying transformation in their body and dance. The intimate project tells their touching story. Unusual, powerful and inspiring!

Eric has feelings for a girl. And she’s coming over tonight. Unsure what to do, Eric seeks out the advice of his two roommates (Rex and Trent), who manage to confuse him even more. To make matters worse, they all accidentally ingest a major psychotropic substance. And then Eric’s date shows up...

ASAP FABLES is back with more instant and original tales! Join us as teams of theatre artists solve merciless production challenges and oddball instructions on the grounds of the legendary Hollywood United Methodist Church. This FREE event is FUNTASTIC for audiences of ALL AGES! WWW.MOVINGARTS.ORG