Oedipus El Rey and Forgiveness

Oedipus El Rey and Forgiveness

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  March 12, 2010

Inappropriate contact between a parent and a child is the taking-off point for two very different but exceptional plays, by Luis Alfaro and David Schulner. READ MORE.

Weekly Round-Up

Weekly Round-Up

News by Janet Thielke  |  March 12, 2010

This week in review - take a second look at the LAStageBlog.com articles you loved or the articles you may have missed. READ MORE

A Noise Within Celebrates Fundraising Milestone

A Noise Within Celebrates Fundraising Milestone

News by Steve Julian  |  March 12, 2010

Glendale’s year-round classical repertory company is about to be Glendale’s no more. The company, now in its 18th season, has reached the $10 million mark in its capital campaign for a new theatre space in Pasadena. READ MORE

Monologue Mania

Monologue Mania

Editorial by Ashley Steed  |  February 3, 2010

mania (noun) 1. excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior and elevation of mood. Yep, that pretty much sums up what happens to me when I go out on an audition. READ MORE

South Coast Rep’s Story: A Role Model?

South Coast Rep’s Story: A Role Model?

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  January 28, 2010

Books on Southland theater history are rare. But Lawrence Christon’s SCR saga could help those who are planning Southland theater futures. READ MORE.

Ovation Nominee Profile:  Soojin Lee

Ovation Nominee Profile:
Soojin Lee

Photos by Douglas Clayton  |  January 10, 2010

Soojin Lee is a 2008/2009 Ovation Nominee for Costume Design - Large Theatre - LA Stage asks her some questions about her work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE

CTG’s Porn Project and Other Wishes for 2010

CTG’s Porn Project and
Other Wishes for 2010

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  January 5, 2010

It would be great to see CTG’s porn-project-in-progress in 2010. And here are plenty of other wishes for L.A. theater. READ MORE.

20 Highlights in 2009

20 Highlights in 2009

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  December 16, 2009

Sixteen individual productions, one festival, and three companies’ seasons that made 2009 theatergoing memorable. READ MORE.

Midsize Matters

Midsize Matters

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  December 8, 2009

The middle tier of L.A.’s theater scene gets no respect. But with 18-plus companies producing on mid-level Equity contracts, why not? READ MORE.

Dating Tips for Theaters and Audiences

Dating Tips for Theaters and Audiences

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  November 27, 2009

Equivocation, meet Richard III. Current Nobody, meet The Trojan Women. READ MORE.