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Montae Russell in “Between Riverside and Crazy” at the Fountain Theatre. By Darlene Donloe Montae Russell is well known throughout Los Angeles theater circles for playing meaty roles. He’s played Charlie “Bird” Parker in Bird Lives!, Memphis in Two Trains Running and Elmore in a production of King Hedley II. He also played Mister on Broadway in King Hedley II opposite Viola Davis […]

The Spanish term for a heightened state of emotion and authenticity, “duende,” roughly translates to a single word, “soul.” It’s also the elusive ingredient at the heart of flamenco, the centuries-old art form whose Andalusian origins, while not completely known, are an exotic blend of Jewish, Arab, and Roma (also known as Gypsy) cultures. Commonly […]

Director Guillermo Cienfuegos in the Fountain Cafe. by Guillermo Cienfuegos How the Los Angeles premiere of Between Riverside and Crazy, this great, Pulitzer Prize winning play by Stephen Adly Guirgis managed to fall into my hands, I’ll never know. But I’m grateful for it. I feel so fortunate to be given the opportunity. And to […]

By Brendan Kiley What’s so special about theater? I’ve been asked that last question so many times, and asked it in return, never getting further than the theater enthusiast’s shopworn answer: “There’s something magical about seeing it live.” Sure, sure. But why? What’s so damn magical? This summer, I thought I caught the glimmer of an […]

By Brendan Kiley What’s so special about theater? I’ve been asked that last question so many times, and asked it in return, never getting further than the theater enthusiast’s shopworn answer: “There’s something magical about seeing it live.” Sure, sure. But why? What’s so damn magical? This summer, I thought I caught the glimmer of an […]

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Cost of Living Hyoe Man Daniel’s Husband LA STAGE Alliance announced yesterday that the Fountain Theatre has been honored with 18 Ovation Award nominations, the largest number of any intimate theatre for the 2018/19 season.  The Fountain’s nominations include Best Season for overall excellence. The Ovation Awards are the only peer-judged theatre awards in Los […]

By Brendan Kiley What’s so special about theater? I’ve been asked that last question so many times, and asked it in return, never getting further than the theater enthusiast’s shopworn answer: “There’s something magical about seeing it live.” Sure, sure. But why? What’s so damn magical? This summer, I thought I caught the glimmer of an […]

The Spanish term for a heightened state of emotion and authenticity, “duende,” roughly translates to a single word, “soul.” It’s also the elusive ingredient at the heart of flamenco, the centuries-old art form whose Andalusian origins, while not completely known, are an exotic blend of Jewish, Arab, and Roma (also known as Gypsy) cultures. Commonly […]

Get Tickets/More Info This entry was posted in actors, artist, Arts, arts organizations, Drama, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, new plays, non-profit organization, performing arts, plays, Theater, theatre and tagged actress, Between Riverside and Crazy, comedy, drama, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Lesley Fera, Los Angeles, Pretty Little Liars, Pulitzer Prize, Stephen Adly Guirgis, theater, theatre, Veronica […]

Get Tickets/More Info Posted in actors, artist, Arts, arts organizations, Drama, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, new plays, non-profit organization, performing arts, plays, Theater, theatre Tagged actress, Between Riverside and Crazy, comedy, drama, Fountain Theatre, Hollywood, Lesley Fera, Los Angeles, Pretty Little Liars, Pulitzer Prize, Stephen Adly Guirgis, theater, theatre, Veronica Hastings

By Brendan Kiley What’s so special about theater? I’ve been asked that last question so many times, and asked it in return, never getting further than the theater enthusiast’s shopworn answer: “There’s something magical about seeing it live.” Sure, sure. But why? What’s so damn magical? This summer, I thought I caught the glimmer of an […]

The Spanish term for a heightened state of emotion and authenticity, “duende,” roughly translates to a single word, “soul.” It’s also the elusive ingredient at the heart of flamenco, the centuries-old art form whose Andalusian origins, while not completely known, are an exotic blend of Jewish, Arab, and Roma (also known as Gypsy) cultures. Commonly […]

Our upcoming world premiere of Arrival & Departure is performed by a company of Deaf and hearing actors with an innovative blend of Spoken English, American Sign Language and open captioning. All audiences will fully understand and enjoy this funny and romantic love story set in modern-day New York City. American Sign Language is not […]