The cast from ‘The Normal Heart’ chats with students and audience. Students from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts attended a preview performance of The Normal Heart last Friday at the Fountain Theatre. Following the performance, the teenage students engaged the cast and director Simon Levy in a lively and thought-provoking discussion of […]
The company of Human Interest Story celebrate Opening Night. The opening night of the world premiere of a new play at the Fountain Theatre is always an event to celebrate. Such was the case on Saturday, February 15, with the official launch of Human Interest Story, written and directed by Stephen Sachs. A sold-out house […]
The company of Runaway Home celebrates after final performance There was a moment yesterday during the final curtain call of our acclaimed world premiere of Runaway Home that crystalized our expeirience throughout the entire eight-week run. The audience leaped to their feet in an exuberent standing ovation, stomping and clapping, while the actors lovingly tossed […]
by Melina Young Post-show blues. It’s a common phrase among theatre folk. As we close the final performance of the Fountain Theatre’s arts education program, Walking the Beat Hollywood, as panels are struck and lights come down, as kids head safely home to their families, and cops return to patrolling the streets, the phrase takes on […]
Virginia Newcomb When you see On The Spectrum at the Fountain Theatre you not only get a funny and touching glimpse into a unique world rarely seen. You also witness a truly one-of-a-kind performance. The three actors in On The Spectrum — Jeanie Hackett, Virginia Newcomb and Dan Shaked — have all deservedly earned rave reviews from […]
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 […]