LA Stage Blog - Beta

This appeal for more giving to the arts and particularly to theater
nonprofits appeared in the main news section of LA CityBeat in the
Dec. 25-31 issue. Because of the holiday timing and because the
article didn’t even appear on my normal page, my impression is that
virtually no one saw it. But I thought that it might serve [...]

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Click here to download a PDF of the Jan 29 - Feb 1 LA Stage Times

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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the Economic Recovery Package by a vote of 244 to 188 which successfully included $50 million in supplemental grants funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)!
This provision was threatened throughout the House process by opponents of the NEA who questioned its effectiveness in [...]

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Tuesday, Jan. 27 representatives of three of LA’s larger theaters gather to discuss critics and arts coverage with Larry Mantle on KPCC.
Can Theater Survive Without Theater Critics?
Recent reports of the elimination of theater critic, writer and editor positions at several Southern California newspapers comes as a blow to Los Angeles’ stage community. How will the [...]

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DEE GEE THEATRICALS LLC
Looking for a highly motivated individual who will assist a very busy Executive with a variety of administrative tasks and duties, working for a company which produces multiple live theatrical productions around the country
Responsibilities include:
• Screen and appropriately handle phone calls, voice and e-mail messages
• Update and maintain Outlook calendars, schedule meetings and conference [...]

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FORD THEATRES 2ND ANNUAL
WINTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THEATRE COMPANIES
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009-10 SEASON ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND DUE MARCH 18, 2009
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 7:30 P.M.
2009-2010 WINTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION
On November 7, 2008, the Arts Commission launched the [Inside] the Ford Winter Partnership Program. Recognizing that [...]

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Tony Adams of the Chicago-based site Jay Raskolnikov offers a fantastic example of a theatre artist entering into a conversation with a critic that has reviewed his production. Respectful, intelligent, factual, a little heated, but in the end the kind of dialogue we should be having with critics and the audience and each other here [...]

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Come “Re-experience the Grove” on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
Light hors d’oeuvres will start off the evening. Then, at 6:45 p.m. Sherry Kinison and Mary Eckler will perform.
For over 18 years, The Grove Theatre has been very supportive of the Upland Community through theatrical productions, children’s drama classes, rent-free usage of the [...]

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NEW YEAR, NEW LOCATION
As the New Year dawns, Ark Theatre Company celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exciting new season at a new location. Beginning with its first production late February, Ark will be a resident company at the Hayworth Theatre, located in Los Angeles’ historic Mid-Wilshire District at 2511 Wilshire Blvd.
Designated in 1983 as [...]

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(from BCT Yahoo group - January 15, 2009)
I am happy to report that several NoHo Theater owners, managers, and artistic directors along with longtime NoHo Arts District advocate, Nancy Bianconi,attended last night’s Neighborhood Council Meeting where the subject of the city’s new parking meter regulations was one of the topics discussed.
Councilman LaBonge, Field Deputy Alice [...]

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