John Prosky as Archie Lee in ‘Baby Doll’. by Stephen Sachs When the movie Baby Doll was released in 1956, it was the film’s sexuality that drew all the attention. Time magazine called it “possibly the dirtiest American picture ever legally exhibited,” and the film was condemned for lewdness by the Legion of Decency. Cardinal […]
The Fountain Theatre continued its association with Native Voices at the Autry by hosting a post-show discussion Monday night following the performance of our acclaimed new play Dream Catcher by Stephen Sachs, directed by Cameron Watson. Inspired by a true story, the powerful and thought-provoking new play dramatizes the passionate confrontation between Roy, a young […]
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Carrie Chassin The Fountain Theatre continues to expand and broaden its Board of Directors with an elite team of highly-regarded and successful business, arts, legal and financial professionals. The Fountain is honored to welcome Carrie Chassin to the Board. “I am thrilled to be joining the dedicated members of the Fountain board in advancing the […]
Roberto Amaral (Ford Amphitheatre, 2009) This Saturday night, August 9th, the Fountain Theatre honors LA flamenco pioneer Roberto Amaral at our Forever Flamenco at the Ford gala concert at the beautiful Ford Amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills. Lontime dancer, choreographer and teacher Amaral was instrumental in first launching our flamenco program at the Fountain with […]
Tim Cummings, Bill Brochtrup (photo by Ed Krieger) The Fountain Theatre’s acclaimed production of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart directed by Simon Levy earned 4 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nominations, including Best Production (Revival) and Best Lead Performance for actor Tim Cummings. The LADCC Award nominations for The Fountain Theatre are: Best Production (Revival) – […]
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 […]
by Todd London Todd London I’m reading Dave Eggers’ new novel, The Circle. It takes place inside a Google-like company by the same name. As the book begins, the Circle’s latest hire, Mae, tours the sparkling, communitarian campus, “400 acres of brushed steel and glass.” “It’s heaven,” she thinks. The walkway wound around lemon and orange trees […]
Jason Karasev, Anna Khaja and Joel Polis in ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’. The Fountain Theatre will extend its critically acclaimed Los Angeles premiere of My Name is Asher Lev through May 18. Designated a “Critic’s Choice” by the Los Angeles Times and “a moving and rich experience” by the Hollywood Reporter, the Fountain’s production […]
The Fountain Theatre continued its association with Native Voices at the Autry by hosting a post-show discussion Monday night following the performance of our acclaimed new play Dream Catcher by Stephen Sachs, directed by Cameron Watson. Inspired by a true story, the powerful and thought-provoking new play dramatizes the passionate confrontation between Roy, a young […]
Jason Karasev, Anna Khaja and Joel Polis in ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’. The Fountain Theatre will extend its critically acclaimed Los Angeles premiere of My Name is Asher Lev through May 18. Designated a “Critic’s Choice” by the Los Angeles Times and “a moving and rich experience” by the Hollywood Reporter, the Fountain’s production […]
Tim Cummings, Bill Brochtrup (photo by Ed Krieger) The Fountain Theatre’s acclaimed production of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart directed by Simon Levy earned 4 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nominations, including Best Production (Revival) and Best Lead Performance for actor Tim Cummings. The LADCC Award nominations for The Fountain Theatre are: Best Production (Revival) – […]
Yaelisa Yaelisa and her exciting troupe of fabulous artists returns to Forever Flamenco on Sunday, June 10th at Barnsdall Park for an evening of flamenco collaboration and soniquete with a select group of world-class artists. Master musician Jason McGuire” El Rubio” playing his own original compositions and jamming with drummer/percussionist Joey Heredia, accompanied by the […]
Yaelisa Yaelisa and her exciting troupe of fabulous artists returns to Forever Flamenco on Sunday, June 10th at Barnsdall Park for an evening of flamenco collaboration and soniquete with a select group of world-class artists. Master musician Jason McGuire” El Rubio” playing his own original compositions and jamming with drummer/percussionist Joey Heredia, accompanied by the […]