Erin is a New Yorker living in LA. Discussing the Full House series finale with a kindergarten classmate is one of her most vivid childhood memories. A Ravenclaw, Erin loves theater, figure skating, Joss Whedon, brunch, and petting other people's dogs. You can read more of her thoughts on television and theater at www.onstageandscreen.com. [twitter:erinsk8]
Have you ever gone on a really great date (or even a few really great dates) only to learn something so disappointing and upsetting about the other person that it pretty much ruins everything you thought you loved about them? Shitty, a world premiere comedy play written by and starring Stephen Chang, explores this concept to an extreme, … More Theater Review: Shitty at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
Last week, I attended my very first Hollywood Fringe show. Having previously attended only New York’s version of Fringe, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect. I showed up on Santa Monica Boulevard shortly before 9pm (many Fringe shows have non-traditional schedules with unconventional start times). As I looked for the line for the specific … More Guide to the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
The setting of Occupation, a new play written by Merri Biechler and produced by Foundry Theatre Works currently running at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, is described as “America, almost now.” When the ensemble of five women takes the stage, they slowly reveal the sad, shocking realities of the world they live in through a combination … More Theater Review: Occupation at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
This is not your grandmother’s Hedda Gabler. That much is clear only moments into Antaeus Theatre Company’s current production, which opens in North Hollywood this weekend. This Hedda wears a chic jumpsuit, and with the removal of just a few dated details, Andrew Upton’s more modern version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic could easily take place today. … More Theater Review: Antaeus Theater’s Hedda Gabler
We open on a stretch of land somewhere in the midwest, where a family of three is living, homeless, underneath a billboard announcing the upcoming return of Jesus Christ. From this unexpected setting stems a series of questions and occurrences that will keep you guessing even after the story reaches its conclusion. Turtles, a play … More Theater Review: Red Cup Theatre Co’s Turtles
When Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape debuted in 1922, it caused quite a stir. The mayor of New York tried to shut down the original production, worried it would inspire labor protests, and even the FBI noted the work was dangerously close to being radical propaganda. Nearly a century later, this rarely produced, expressionist examination of class divides, … More Theater Review: The Hairy Ape at Odyssey Theatre
Imagine you spend the night with someone for the first time. It’s not quite a one night stand because you both hope it could turn into something more, but it’s still new, and a little awkward. Then imagine that person learns a horrifying family tragedy has occurred, and before you know it, you are quite … More Theater Review: Inkwell Theater’s Currency
Just like last year, I interrupt our regularly scheduled theater and television programming to turn the attention to my favorite sport, figure skating, as we revisit my favorite performances of the season. In no particular order… Ashley Wagner (USA) 2016 World Championships Long Program Music: Moulin Rouge This year, I was lucky enough to attend … More My Favorite Figure Skating Performances of the 2015-2016 Season
“Are there any actors in the audience?” This question, posed by a mad scientist-type character, opens Lunatics & Actors, a world premiere play written by David Bridel and presented by Los Angeles-based clown troupe Four Clowns. It is immediately apparent that the fourth wall does not exist in this piece, which is more interactive performance art … More Theater Review: Four Clowns’ Lunatics & Actors
With summer right around the corner, many LA theater companies are announcing which shows will keep us entertained into next year and beyond. Since there are so many wonderful theater options out there in this great city, I wanted to do a round-up of some of the exciting shows we can expect moving forward. Where: … More Previewing the 2016-2017 LA Theater Season
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