Barbara Herman (L) and Susan Stockel (R) by Barbara Goodhill Philanthropists who dedicate their giving to arts organizations like the Fountain Theatre are a special breed. They are people who understand the value of the arts, love live theatre, and believe in its ability to open hearts and elevate our understanding of the world. Barbara […]
Looks like the Fountain may have another hit on its hands. Our world premiere of Dream Catcher by Stephen Sachs is earning rave reviews and has been spotlighted as Ovation Recommended by members of LA Stage Alliance. Broadway World hails it as “an incredible tour de force” and ShowBuzzNYC exclaims that it’s “an emotional rollercoaster […]
The cast of The Katrina Comedy Fest. by Analyn Revilla The Katrina Comedy Fest is based on the true experiences of 5 separate lives who survived the hurricane of 2005. It’s still a relevant story. Natural disasters and catastrophes, like waves lapping on the beach, erase the tracks of lives imprinted on the sand. I’ve visited New […]
Tech rehearsal for “The Chosen”, Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Palo Alto by Simon Levy Our acclaimed production of Chaim Potok’s The Chosen, adapted by Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok, was a wonderful success at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Taube Koret Campus for Life/Schultz Cultural Arts Hall in Palo Alto this past weekend. We […]
We love our Fountain tree. Our magnificent guardian, standing tall outside our front door. Its lush, thick glorious canopy reaching broad across our busy city avenue. The fingers of its mighty roots lift and split the sidewalk at its feet, a precarious navigation for we mortals who must pass below. Our tree gives comfort, shade, […]
Continuing its 12-year relationship with Athol Fugard, The Fountain Theatre celebrates the master playwright’s 80th birthday with theU.S. premiere of his newest play. Directed by Stephen Sachs and starring Morlan Higgins, Julanne Chidi Hill and Jacqueline Schultz, The Blue Iris opens at the Fountain on August 24, with low-priced previews beginning August 18. Described by Time magazine as “the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world,” Athol Fugard celebrated his […]
Patricia Oliansky The Fountain Theatre continues to broaden and expand its Board of Directors with the addition of longtime Fountain Family member Patricia Oliansky. Not only does Pat bring many years of Fountain love and support to the Board, she also offers a wide range of experience and professional expertise. Patricia Oliansky holds […]
Enjoy this new promo video for our acclaimed production of The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer. Our exclusive Los Angeles revival directed by Simon Levy has earned rave reviews, overwhelming audience response, and has been extended to December 15th by popular demand. This promo video was created by our friends and colleagues at the Gay & […]
Rehearsal for ‘The Better Part of ‘Forever’ by Isabel Espy I grew up in a town that brushed up against a desert where not much grew except for the occasional towering cactus. When I would come across a huge Eulychnia Acida covered in red flowers, it would always catch me by surprise. How could such an arid […]
Students from our neighborhood Ramona Elementary School on Mariposa Street only had to walk around the corner to experience a unforgettable day of creativity, fun and artistic expression at the Fountain Theatre. The kids joined Fountain staff for ‘Painted Rocks Day’, a community arts event inviting the students to visit the theatre, learn about Outsider […]
‘Cyrano’ at New York Theatre Workshop The Fountain Theatre and Deaf West Theatre brought their lyrical and romantic deaf/hearing updated-version of Cyrano to New York last Monday, April 29, for a special staged reading at the acclaimed New York Theatre Workshop. The staged reading was performed for a full house of NY theater producers and invited […]
Flamenco dancer Yaelisa. It’s back! The Fountain Theatre returns to the beautiful John Anson Ford Amphitheatre with an all-star line-up of local, national and international flamenco artists to celebrate Forever Flamenco and honor LA flamenco dancer/choreographer/teacher Roberto Amaral. Forever Flamenco at the Ford is the premiere flamenco event of the year in Los Angeles. Under the artistic direction of renowned flamenco dancer Yaelisa […]
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 […]
I grew up with flamenco in the background of my childhood. My older brother Alfonso was bit by the flamenco bug after seeing his first flamenco show passing through town; that was it for him. He went on to study with the masters in Spain and became a promising flamenco dancer. Alfonso danced with an […]