Take Action for The Arts

by LA Stage Alliance  |  January 29, 2009

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their version of the Economic Recovery Package by a vote of 244 to 188 which successfully included $50 million in supplemental grants funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)!

This provision was…

Gilbert Cates, Sheldon Epps and Michael Ritchie Discuss Critics & Arts Coverage

by LA Stage Alliance  |  January 29, 2009

Tuesday, Jan. 27 representatives of three of LA’s larger theaters gather to discuss critics and arts coverage with Larry Mantle on KPCC.

Can Theater Survive Without Theater Critics?

Recent reports of the elimination of theater critic, writer and editor positions at several…

Reporting on NoHo Arts District - Parking Issues

by LA Stage Alliance  |  January 28, 2009

(from BCT Yahoo group - January 15, 2009)

I am happy to report that several NoHo Theater owners, managers, and artistic directors along with longtime NoHo Arts District advocate, Nancy Bianconi,attended last night’s Neighborhood Council Meeting where the subject of the…

Community Planning Starts at 24th Street Theatre

by Darren Schroader  |  January 27, 2009

Monday, January 26th (Chinese New Year), 2009 - Forty-eight active members of the Los Angeles theatre community and the staff of LA Stage Alliance came together to cull the topics and plan the focus of future community forums. Attendees included…

Pomona Collage ARTS TUNE-UP

by Ian Garrett  |  November 25, 2008

FREE ARTS ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AT “ARTS TUNE-UP”

DECEMBER 6 AT POMONA COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART IN CLAREMONT

Individual artists and small budget organizations can benefit from free expert advice and information on various aspects of arts management…

2008 Ovation Awards

by Darren Schroader  |  November 19, 2008

On Monday, November 17th
LA Stage Alliance announced the recipients of the
2008 Ovation Awards!

Neil Patrick Harris hosted an exciting, visually stimulating, and quick paced ceremony
(clocking in at under 90 minutes).


Presenters included
Edward Asner
Sharon Lawrence

Russell Hornsby
Sandra Tsing Loh
Matt McGrath
Jimmy Smits
Tonya Pinkins
Hamish Linklater
Tracie…

DCA Announces Cultural Master Plan Community Meetings

by Darren Schroader  |  October 30, 2008

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is hosting a series of community meetings across Los Angeles to gain feedback from community members and inform the City’s new Cultural Master Plan.
This plan will provide a vision for…

LA Business Journal Seeks Info on Non-profits

by Darren Schroader  |  October 6, 2008

The LA Business Journal is doing a story on the current economic situation and its impact on the nonprofit sector.

The Center for Non-profit Management has created a short survey (6 questions) that will help both the Journal and the Center.

The…