Creation myths and family histories meld in a wildly theatrical, startling new comedy that explores what it means to walk the edge between cultures. The Fountain Theatre, in association with East West Players and with generous support form the S. Mark Taper Foundation, presents the California premiere of Hannah and the Dread Gazebo by Jiehae Park. Los Angeles […]
Actors Jenny O’Hara and Tim Cummings after a performance of ‘Broomstick’ at the Fountain. 2014 was truly another unforgettable year for the Fountain Theatre. It was a year of extraordinary growth and achievement. All three 2014 productions were honored as Critic’s Choice in the Los Angeles Times, our Forever Flamenco at the Ford gala was a sold-out success, and […]
Director Simon Levy Born in Surrey, England, Simon Levy grew up in San Francisco. After a youthful foray as a jazz and rock-n-roll musician, he settled into the love of his life, theater. His professional debut as a stage director in 1980 preceded his move to Los Angeles in 1990, where he joined the staff of the Fountain […]
‘Citizen: An American Lyric’ at the Fountain Theatre The first performance of a new work in front of an audience is always charged with a wide variety of electrifying feelings. Sunday afternoon at the Fountain was no different when our world premiere stage adaptation of Citizen: An American Lyric launched its first preview and audiences […]
Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell presents Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell presents the LA City Commendation Friday night became another unforgettable evening for the Fountain Theatre when Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell presented the organziation with a Certificate of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles honoring the Fountain for creating, developing and producing the world stage premiere of Citizen: An American Lyric. […]
by Terri Roberts Fountain audiences know Tim Cummings as an impassioned actor who brings gritty depth and honesty to every role he undertakes. From his searing work as political activist Ned Weeks in The Normal Heart (2013), to his heart-wrenching portrayal of Mitchell, devoted and loving partner to the suddenly-stricken Daniel in Daniel’s Husband (2019), […]
Ben Cameron by Ben Cameron We must begin by asking, why must we exist today? Because we have a building is not enough. Because we have a history and awards and a reputation is not enough. What is it in the world—in an external world—that mandates the flourishing of the arts in our communities today? […]
Teacher Alan Goodson introduces his college students to the Fountain Theatre. They come to the Fountain Theatre each semester to experience the power of meaningful plays about urgent social and political issues performed in an intimate setting. For teacher Alan Goodson and his college students at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, the ongoing visits […]
George Roland, Paul Burt and Anna Baumgarten read “Eldritch” at Fountain Theatre. Monsters Are Made by Hannah C. Langley was voted by audience members as the Round 2 winner in last week’s 5th Annual ‘Rapid Development Series for Young Writers. In Langley’s play, Ricki is faced with a difficult set of questions when Hunter, her rapist and former friend, forces his way back […]
Performance on Nov. 3 will be live-streamed Following last summer’s triumphant readings of Lisa Loomer’s Roe and with the midterm elections upon us, The Fountain Theatre once again jumps into action to give women a voice. The Fountain joins 20 theaters and universities across the U.S. to present two evenings of My Body, No Choice, […]
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 […]
Something important happened last weekend. Something historic for the Los Angeles theatre community. On Sunday, May 20, 2012, the first step was taken to launch a new chapter in how we produce theater in Los Angeles. At a gathering moderated by LA Stage Alliance at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, a meeting of 80-plus theatre producers agreed […]
This past weekend brought film/TV actors Lea Thompson, Tara Samuel, and film director Joe Sargent to the Fountain Theatre to enjoy the world premiere production of Cyrano, now extended to July 8th. Lea Thompson can be currently seen on the ABC Family TV series Switched at Birth. She starred in her own TV series Caroline […]
Jane Anderson reads message from Co-Artistic Director Stephen Sachs The beautiful hilltop home of playwright/screenwriter Jane Anderson and author/producer Tess Ayers was the lovely location on April 14 of a special gathering of VIP donors and Fountain Friends supporting our Southern California Premiere of Daniel’s Husband. The funny and poignant new play by Michael McKeever […]