LATE’s War Cycle Shifts Focus

LATE’s War Cycle Shifts Focus

Features by Don Shirley  |  August 19, 2010

Wounded is back, Survived has become Nation of Two, and Tom Burmester’s Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble is beginning to examine the troops in Afghanistan. READ MORE.

What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  August 9, 2010

In separate Sunday articles, the Times has now summed up the current condition of six larger theaters and the sub-100-seat theater scene.  When will we read a similar article about the rest of the L.A. theater scene? READ MORE

From the Ridiculous to the Hilarious

From the Ridiculous to the Hilarious

Features by Greta McAnany  |  July 30, 2010

If it were a movie, no one would bat an eye. The distance created by the silver screen between audience and action mitigates the reaction. But onstage, with no buffer between audience and action, the violence is palpable. READ MORE

The Drug Dealer of Inishmore, Songs and Dances

The Drug Dealer of Inishmore, Songs and Dances

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  July 24, 2010

What’s it like to perform upside-down in the astonishing The Lieutenant of Inishmore? And a few impressions of Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands. READ MORE

Incredible Shrinking Coverage, Summer Shakespeare Shifts

Incredible Shrinking Coverage, Summer Shakespeare Shifts

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  July 8, 2010

The Los Angeles Times isn’t reviewing productions at some of LA County’s bigger theaters. Meanwhile, one summer Shakespeare tradition is suspended, while another is enlarged. READ MORE

Jane McEneaney’s Chase Fellowship in New Orleans

Jane McEneaney’s Chase Fellowship in New Orleans

Editorial by Jane McEneaney  |  June 29, 2010

Center Theatre Group’s 2010 Chase Theatre Educators Fellowship, Jane McEneaney, shares her experiences in New Orleans.  READ MORE

Broadway Master Classes - Day 2

Broadway Master Classes - Day 2

Editorial by Brian Byrne  |  June 21, 2010

CTG’s 2010 Chase Theatre Educators Fellowship, Brian Bryne, shares his experiences at Broadway Master Classes. READ MORE

Broadway Master Classes - Day 1

Broadway Master Classes - Day 1

Editorial by Brian Byrne  |  June 17, 2010

CTG’s 2010 Chase Theatre Educators Fellowship, Brian Bryne, shares his experiences at Broadway Master Classes.  READ MORE

“South Pacific” opens at the Ahmanson

“South Pacific” opens at the Ahmanson

Photos by LA Stage Alliance  |  June 3, 2010

South Pacific opens at CTG’s Ahmanson Theatre  VIEW GALLERY

Bengal Tiger, How the Other Half Loves, Marriage of Figaro

Bengal Tiger, How the Other Half Loves, Marriage of Figaro

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  May 8, 2010

Center Theatre Group deserves credit for its shepherding of Rajiv Joseph’s Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. And consider these two comedies about class — one is hilarious, the other isn’t. READ MORE.