Theatre

In this insightful and hilarious piece the characters inevitably square off on each other under rather dark circumstances. They unite motivated by rage, pain, and a scary desire to come clean for the sake of thier dearly beloved, recently deceased Sister Rose... wherever she might be.

Music and Lyrics by Gregory Nabours. Directed by Patrick Pearson. The Trouble with Words is an exciting new song cycle for 3 men and 3 women which explores the relationships people have with words as well as with each other, and the slings and arrows of both.

Her Majesty's Secret Players presents a play by Ben Tallen, Aaron Greer, and Brian Watson-Jones. "Pulp Shakespeare" (or "A Slurry Tale") directed by Jordan Monsell.

The infamous Victor is coming to the Barking Pig tavern to kill one of seven outrageous drunken nincompoops. Who will it be? Pandemonium unfolds in Thearico Orgasmico's THE BARKING PIG, sure to be one of the most bawdy, dastardly, and certifiably hilarious productions at this year's Fringe.

From Stephen Schwartz (GODSPELL, WICKED) comes WORKING, a delightfully funny and thoroughly touching musical of what goes through the mind of employed (or not) Americans.

This staged reading follows an embedded photojournalist, and an Iraqi husband desperate to find a way out of the country for his wife and unborn child. When the two worlds collide, a cover up ensues, and those involved are forced to make a decision that will change their lives forever.

This production of Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter" is a haunting depiction of classism that will examine the inability of humans to communicate with each other, the claustrophobia resulting from a lack of social mobility, and man's inhumanity to man.

Ten West presents: INEFFABLE. An exploration of the mysteries of life, death, and hayfever. At Theatre of Note http://www.theatreofnote.com/ Friday June 17 at 8pm Saturday June 18 at 10pm Friday June 24 at 8pm Saturday June 25 at 10pm Run time: approx 55 min www.tenwest.net

ETC Presents Selador: The Next Generation of Theatrical Lighting. Demonstration of cutting edge LED lighting for theatre and film. Thurs., June 23, 10am at ArtWorks, 6567 Santa Monica Blvd.

The West Coast Premiere of Kate Fodor's 100 Saints You Should Know takes us on a compelling and heartbreaking journey in search for self and recognition. Part of the Elephant Theatre Company's 15th Season, Directed by Lindsay Allbaugh, opens May 27 and runs through June 26 at the Elephant Space.

Theatre of NOTE showcases some notable acts from its latest Performance Marathon, a sixteen-year-old Hollywood tradition featuring an eclectic mix of performance art. Join us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary by sharing the renowned Marathon experience with the Hollywood Fringe audience.

For nearly a decade the award-winning gangbusters theatre company has been attacking Los Angeles stages with their signature speed & violence. Their 21st presentation, Orson Welles' adaptation of Julius Caesar is a brisk and bloody 75 minutes.

A magical, romantic take on the tumultuous relationship between Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns, this award-winning original play imagines their rivalry and friendship after their break-up in 1961. It is a story about fame, jealousy, art and betrayal. But above all else, it is a Love Story.

Lauren wants to be famous. At an audition for a must-have part,the Director,Stella pushes her to her mental,physical,emotional & ethical limits. Close to breaking point,she is subjected to alcohol,drugs & mind games. How far will an actor go to get the part? A hard-hitting & spiky new drama.

New Australian play set over 4 consecutive Olympic games, follows the games and shames of an increasingly disparate couple. A black comedy with heart posing the question, "What comes after the fairytale ending?" First produced in Sydney to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.