HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Fountain Theatre! Founded by Stephen Sachs and Deborah Lawlor 23 years ago today on April 1st, 1990. April Fools Day, the perfect day to launch a new theatre company! We celebrate the many hundreds of artists and hundreds of thousands of audience members over the years who have made the Fountain the artistic home and […]
The year is almost over . One thing 2016 made clear is the diversity of our country. Different cultures, communities, points of view. And a great need to understand, respect and connect with each other. We believe theatre serves a critical role in creating empathy and deepening understanding between people. We believe that by telling […]
Matthew Hancock and Jennifer Finch in ‘I And You’. by Isabel Espy One Friday night about a month ago, still in the process of interviewing for this internship, I came to the Fountain Theatre with two of my best friends to see my first show here: I and You. As soon as we entered the space I […]
“Heart Song” at the Fountain Theatre Hailed as “superb” and “magnificent” by critics and audiences alike, the Fountain Theatre’s acclaimed hit comedy/drama Heart Song has been extended to August 25th. The Hollywood Reporter cheers Heart Song as “a genuine delight”, the LA Weekly heralds it as “beautifully performed,” and Broadway World declares Heart Song “a […]
Karen Kondazian Fountain Theatre actress and board member Karen Kondazian is sponsoring an award to support Armenian stories and artists through the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance. The Kondazian Playwriting Award for Armenian Stories will be awarded to an outstanding play on an Armenian theme. Karen Kondazian, actress, ADAA Board Member and daughter of Lillian and Varnum Paul, is sponsor […]
Robert Schenkkan’s powerful new political thriller Building the Wall, now playing to sold-out houses at the Fountain Theatre, will open Off-Broadway at New World Stages for a limited run May 12 to July 9th. The New York production will feature Tamara Tunie (“Law & Order: SVU”) and James Badge Dale (“13 hours”, “The Departed”), directed […]
Deanne Bray and Troy Kotsur The Fountain Theatre is now accepting submissions from hearing actors for the world premiere of Arrival & Departure, a funny and poignant new play written and directed by Stephen Sachs that will blend American Sign Language and spoken English. Two lead roles have been cast. Deaf actress Deanne Bray (TV’s […]
The Shubert Theatre, New York. The Fountain Theatre has been awarded a 2017 grant in the amount of $15,000 from The Shubert Foundation to support the general operating of the organization. The Shubert Foundation provides grants only to organizations that have an established artistic and administrative track record, as well as a history of fiscal […]
Diarra Kilpatrick I was born and raised in Detroit, MI. My mom was always really dedicated to nurturing the artist in me as I was growing up. She put me in every arts or literature program she could find and I thrived in them, so there was no way I was gonna grow up […]
Join us as we count down to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. On Saturday, June 19th — the date known as Juneteenth — come to the Fountain to enjoy a DJ, dancing, food, handcrafted products by Black artisans, and other events to be announced. The performance of […]
Pamela Dunlap Casting is now complete for the Fountain Theatre’s world premiere production of the new comedy/drama Heart Song by Stephen Sachs, directed by Shirley Jo Finney. The trio of TV/Film/Stage actresses leading the way are Pamela Dunlap (“Mad Men”), Juanita Jennings (“Fences” at South Coast Rep) and Tamlyn Tomita (“Glee”, “Days of Our Lives”, […]
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? What better way to celebrate the beauty of poetry than seeing it — not hearing it — expressed in front you by a skilled master? You’ll enjoy that rare treat in our upcoming world premiere of Cyrano, a new signed/spoken spin on the classic love story — […]
Fountain Theatre wins Best Season Award. On Monday night, the Fountain Theatre won 7 LA Drama Critics Circle Awards: Best Season 2012 – El Nogalar, Cyrano, The Blue Iris, In the Red and Brown Water Best Production – Cyrano Best Director – Simon Levy, Cyrano Best Director – Shirley Jo Finney, In the Red and Brown Water Best Lead Performance – Troy Kotsur, Cyrano Best Ensemble – In the Red […]
Adriana Maresma Fois by Deborah Lawlor We’re excited, here at the Fountain Theatre, to announce the return engagement of Adriana Maresma Fois (Dancer and show Director), and Flamenco Guitarist Juan Antonio Gomez to our Forever Flamenco series on Sunday, March 10th. Their thrilling concert is titled Ecos de Andalucia (“Echoes of Andalucia”). Adriana Maresma Fois […]