Aria Alpert and Daniel Billet in “Photograph 51” in the West Coast premiere at the Fountain Photograph 51, seen in its West Coast premiere in 2009 at the Fountain Theatre, is now being made into a movie produced by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) and actress Rachel Weisz. Playwright Anna Ziegler is writing the screenplay. The […]
Aria Alpert and Daniel Billet in “Photograph 51” in the West Coast premiere at the Fountain Photograph 51, seen in its West Coast premiere in 2009 at the Fountain Theatre, is now being made into a movie produced by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) and actress Rachel Weisz. Playwright Anna Ziegler is writing the screenplay. The […]
IN reviewing the ebullient play “Kita y Fernanda” in 2008, a Chicago critic called its young author, Tanya Saracho, “the Chicana Chekhov” for her deft blend of comedy and drama. It’s hardly surprising, then, that her loose adaptation of Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard,” titled “El Nogalar,” is set against the bloody backdrop of Mexico’s drug wars. But the […]
This portrait of Ben Bradley has just been painted by artist and Fountain Family member Diane Levin. “I had the pleasure of meeting Ben twice and of discovering his beautiful soul,” says Diane. Ben Bradley was our longtime and beloved Fountain Theatre producer and director. He was murdered in 2010. Says Diane: “The painting is meant […]
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 […]
Aria Alpert and Daniel Billet in “Photograph 51” in the West Coast premiere at the Fountain Photograph 51, seen in its West Coast premiere in 2009 at the Fountain Theatre, is now being made into a movie produced by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) and actress Rachel Weisz. Playwright Anna Ziegler is writing the screenplay. The […]
Actors Chip Bent and Maleni Chaitoo, two cast members from our smash hit production of Cyrano, got together on their own time and created this ASL Music Video, “Sexy and I Know It”. Check it out! Posted in actors, Arts, Deaf, Fountain Theatre, new plays, performing arts, plays, theatre Tagged “Sexy and I Know It”, […]
This portrait of Ben Bradley has just been painted by artist and Fountain Family member Diane Levin. “I had the pleasure of meeting Ben twice and of discovering his beautiful soul,” says Diane. Ben Bradley was our longtime and beloved Fountain Theatre producer and director. He was murdered in 2010. Says Diane: “The painting is meant […]
I’m Jessica, the new development intern for the Fountain Theatre. During the academic year, I’m a student at UC San Diego and major in Literature/Writing, but this summer I get the pleasure of being back home in Los Angeles and working at the Fountain. Though my focus at college is primarily writing and reading, I […]
Settle in with your favorite beverage on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET when the Fountain Theatre winds up 2020 and its monthly Saturday Matinee series with an Old Hollywood-themed holiday party filled with joy, games, and — of course — an online playreading. Admission is free at fountaintheatre.com. Venerable actress Karen Kondazian, a lifetime member of the Actors Studio […]
Actress Wonjung Kim, Raise Your Voice. by Terri Roberts “When you’re worried and you can’t sleep Just count your blessings instead of sheep And you’ll fall asleep Counting your blessings…” Happy 2021! At last, 2020 is in the rear view mirror, and the hope and opportunity of a new year are before us. Traditionally, this […]
Anne Brener As the Fountain Theatre continues to add public-spirited individuals to its nonprofit arts organization, it welcomes Rabbi Anne Brener to its board of directors. She is a longtime friend and supporter of the Fountain who has enjoyed many plays and special events over the years. She also currently serves on the board of […]
Writer Larry Powell. By Terri Roberts It was just last month that the Fountain Theatre announced it had joined forces with playwright Larry Powell, his producing partner Angelica Robinson, and their Tell Me a Story Productions to bring Powell’s exciting 12-part tragicomedy, The Gaze…No Homo to Fountain audiences. Presented via the theatre’s new digital platform, […]
Actress Wendy Elizabeth Abraham in her California home. by France-Luce Benson I was on a crowded beach in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil celebrating the new year. Surrounded by beautiful, dancing, sweaty bodies I ran towards the ocean to jump the waves, hoping for an unforgettable year ahead. It was definitely unforgettable. But we won’t go […]