Morlan Higgins and Julanne Chidi Hill in “The Blue Iris” by Steven Leigh Morris A series of poems by Thomas Hardy, grieving after the death of his first, estranged wife, inspired Athol Fugard‘s latest play, The Blue Iris, now receiving its U.S. premiere at Hollywood’s Fountain Theatre, directed by Stephen Sachs. Athol Fugard, the internationally renowned Causasian South African dramatist who […]
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A Wonderful Sold-Out Performance Followed by Good Times in the Fountain Cafe Last night was another magical evening at the Fountain Theatre: a terrific performance followed by fun in the cafe. A sold-out house enjoyed the special one-night-only performance of The Katrina Comedy Fest, a funny and touching piece telling the true stories of folks […]
Posted in Acting, actors, African American, Central Avenue, Citizen: An American Lyric, Fountain Theatre, performing arts, playwright, playwriting, poem, poetry, The Ballad of Emmett Till Tagged actors, Ben Bradley, Fountain Theatre, Ifa Bayeza, Los Angeles, new plays, performing arts, plays, Shirley Jo Finney, Stephen Sachs, theater, theatre By Jona Yadidi During these challenging times, it […]
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur, “Arrival & Departure.” Two acclaimed Fountain Theatre premieres — Arrival & Departure and Cost of Living — have been named Best Production of a Play in 2018 by veteran LA theatre critic Travis Michael Holder on TicketHoldersLA.com. Now in its 27th year, Travis’ Ticketholder Awards celebrate the 100+ Los Angeles […]
How do you feel about pre-show announcements at the theater? Do you like a live person standing up there in front of you? Or prefer a recorded announcement? Is it better to have a real human being from the organization on stage pitching the season and asking you to subscribe or join the mailing list? […]
Eustace Winn IV surrounded by Baby Doll cast Last night was a magical evening of Southern hospitality right here in the heart of Hollywood. The Fountain Theatre and the company of Baby Doll had the pleasure of welcoming Eustace Winn IV, proprietor of the actual Baby Doll House in Benoit, Mississippi, into our home. Mr. […]
by Jessica Broutt Let me start my last blog post of the summer by saying that I am not a big fan of change. I love re-reading books, seeing movies over and over, and staying friends with people who I have known a long time. I find sameness very comforting. And now, after sitting at […]
The Fountain Theatre and the Los Angeles theater community are mourning the death of celebrated director Shirley Jo Finney, who passed away on October 10, 2023 at the age of 74 following an eight-month battle with cancer. The Fountain Theatre, where Finney directed eight productions over the course of a decades-long artistic relationship, will host […]
The Fountain Theatre is seeking a skilled young actress for the role of Emily in the fast-moving staged reading of ROE by Lisa Loomer. Vanessa Stalling directes the large cast in ten public performances presented on the Fountain’s Theatre’s Outdoor Stage June 25 to July 10, in response to the looming Supreme Court decision overturning […]
The final bow . Standing ovation! After earning rave reviews, an Ovation Recommendation, recognition from the Fringe Festival and strong audience response, our Los Angeles Premiere of My Mañana Comes completed its glorious 11-week run on Sunday afternoon. The sold-out final performance was followed by a joyous catered reception. Written by Elizabeth Irwin and directed […]
Victoria Platt and Bo Foxworth in ‘Building the Wall’ By Stephen Sachs One play was written more than 400 years ago, the other last October. Both written by playwrights worried about the future of their countries. One author took months to pen his work, the other took one week. One writer has been dead 400 […]
Victoria Montecillo and Marisela Hughes by Victoria Montecillo This past weekend was the biggest event of the summer for the Fountain: Forever Flamenco at the Ford. Since I’ve been working here at the Fountain, this event was something we were all working towards, and I found myself growing more curious and excited to see what […]
by Jill Dolan Jill Dolan I’m coming late to the controversy over the resoundingly white male-written and -directed season announced for the Guthrie next year, in part because I’m tired of hearing myself rehearse the same old indignities at these repetitive insults to women’s artistry and integrity. Reading the many smart excoriations of Guthrie artistic director Joe Dowling’s defensive […]