Bobby Gordon ripped open the box containing his new prop with excitement. He explained that his producer had just sent him the package while he pulled it out. Read more...
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Alumnus and L.A.-based performance artist Bobby Gordon will perform “Debbie Does My Dad,” a story about growing up as the son of a porn star, April 8 and 9 at the Highways Performance Space and Gallery.
Sunday, reporter Andrea Wang visited the Hammer Museum to learn about etiquette. She received a warm welcome from the Greeting Committee. [4:55]
"Long Story Short: Hammer Museum artist-in-resident Ana Prvacki's Greeting Committee introduces etiquette to attendees"The debate that surrounds taking the last slice of cheese in a party has haunted countless guests that have not been properly trained in the art of etiquette. Read more...
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Ana Prvacki (right), an L.A.-based artist, and her “Greeting Committee” will be welcoming patrons to the Hammer Museum lobby through Sunday.
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Just following the drowning death of Robbie, a talented dancer, "Burn This" opens in a cloud of emotion. Nicholas Martin's direction of Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson's play runs through May 1 at the Mark Taper Forum, where it had its world premiere nearly 25 years ago. Set in an airy bohemian New York loft apartment, the play focuses on the effects of the tragedy on those Robbie has left behind "“ his roommates, Larry (Brooks Ashmanskas) and Anna (Zabryna Guevara), the latter of which is also Robbie's grieving dance partner. While audiences never see beloved Robbie, Robbie's brother and supposed mirror image soon enters. Read more...
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(courtesy of Craig Schwartz)
Standing in nothing but robes and faux nudity suits with exaggerated body parts, the actors of "The Escort" bring sex to the forefront. Read more...
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Gabriel Sunday (left) and Polly Draper portray the characters Mathew and Rhona, respectively, in the production of “The Escort.” The show, by Emmy Award-winning writer Jane Anderson, is playing at the Geffen Playhouse through May 8.
(Courtesy: Michael Lamont)
With a cast of "Noolians" and a set adorned by feathery "Truffula trees," Hooligan Theatre Company is letting its inner child run wild. Read more...
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Rehearsal for the student-run musical, “Seussical,” based on the books by Dr. Seuss.
Opening tonight and running through April 9, the second of four final exhibitions by Master of Fine Arts students will be showcased at the Broad Art Center's New Wight Gallery. Read more...
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A still from master of fine arts student Math Bass’ “WRCKING WLL” video.
Pretending to be someone else takes finesse. Now imagine juggling eight characters in the course of one night. Read more...
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumna Anna Khaja won the 2009-2010 Ovation Award for Lead Actress in a Play. She won for her performance in “Shaheed: The Dream and Death of Benazir Bhutto.”
Courtesy of Maia Rosenfeld
