The Studio Collaborative: BRAVO COMPANY’S IMPROV FOR WARRIORS TOUR
Company: Bravo Campany
Dates: Feb. 9 @ 8pm,2019
Tickets: $15
Description:
Show your support for the men and women of United States armed forces by joining Bravo Company for an evening of improv comedy. All proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Company Statement:
Bravo Company was founded in 2014 to celebrate the arts and our country.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
Director: Evan Battle & Holland Renton Run:Friday & Saturday at 8pm
Synopsis
The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2019
Company: LBP New Works Committee producing
Dates: March 29 & 30 @ 8pm, 2019.
Tickets: $10
Description:
The annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a staged reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and audience talk back.
THIS YEAR’S WINNING SHOWS:
SHRUTI GUPTA CAN TOTALLY DEALby J. Stephen Brantley
THE DYING DECLARATION OF MADGE OBERHOLTZERby Raegan Payne
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SHOW DESCRIPTIONS:
SHRUTI GUPTA CAN TOTALLY DEAL (Reading on Friday, March 29, 2019)
WRITTEN BY: J. Stephen Brantley
DIRECTOR: Evan Battle
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Shruti Gupta is a DACA recipient in her senior year of medical school. But when Irish actor Liam appears in Shruti’s patient communications simulation exam, a cross-cultural romanceblossoms that finds them having to navigate cultural traditions and what it means to be ‘American’.
THE DYING DECLARATION OF MADGE OBERHOLTZER (Reading on Sat., March 30, 2019)
WRITTEN BY: Raegan Payne
DIRECTOR: Holland Renton
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Taking place in Indiana between the years of 1915 – 1925, the play follows the story of Madge as she navigates the social, racial, and gender inequalities of the era.
RULE MY WORLD is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. Set in a dystopian future, it incorporates diverse musical genres such as spoken word, pop, R&B, Latin, Techno, and Hip-Hop. The show was adapted by local award-winning actor and writer, Karole Foreman and Emmy Award winning composer, Allan Phillips.
Company Statement:
Karole Foreman is interested in making art that makes a difference in people’s lives, in collaborating with other artists to create pieces that dissolve our illusion of separation from one other and, in general, using our artistic super powers for good.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
The Studio Collaborative: HELD2GETHER: SKETCHES ELEVEN
Company: Held2gether
Dates: Feb. 28,March 1, 2, @ 8pm, 2019.
Tickets: $15 Regular
$10 Preview
Description:
Eleven dangerously original comedy sketches, fit to rob the laughter from your person.
Company Statement:
Held2gether, Improv for Life was created to bring out each individual’s greatest potential through the power of improvisation. We believe the benefits of improv strengthen every part of our lives.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
MGM in Concert is a musical tribute to the wonderful musicals produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Other studios were producing musicals, but none could compare to MGM. New songs and standards from legendary original musicals: Singing in the Rain-American in Paris-Gigi. Wonderful Broadway shows were brought intact to the screen: Annie Get Your Gun-Showboat-Kiss Me Kate and many, many more. It was said MGM had more stars working for them than you could find in the heavens!
Company Statement:
Passionate: Provide an enriching and educational experience for all.
Progressive: Foster groundbreaking new and existing works for the entire community, without bias.
Pragmatic: Present theatrical works that will inspire, enlighten, and contribute to a harmonious and inclusive community.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
The Studio Collaborative: STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET: 90TH BIRTHDAY KICK-OFF FUNDRAISER
Company: LBP, Madison Mooney producing.
Dates: Feb 16 @ 8pm, 2019
Tickets: $20 Regular
$35 VIP
Description:
The Staff, Volunteers, and Friends are coming together again to raise some money for LBP while having fun onstage! Come see songs, scenes, dances, and maybe even a bagpipe! Making this year’s event even more special, is the celebration of our 90th Birthday! Come for the performances, stay for the Birthday Cake!
The Studio Collaborative: FISTFUL OF IMPROV: A COMEDY IMPROV SHOW
Company: Fistful of Improv
Dates: Jan. 26 @ 8pm,2019
Tickets: $7
Description:
Born and bred on the streets of Long Beach, A Fistful Of Improv, have been regularly performing together for 7 years. Using the parameters of the show “Who’s Line is it anyway?”, Fistful uses short form improv comedy to create a show based entirely on audience suggestions and participation.
Company Statement:
Just trying to change the world, one laugh at a time…
To learn more about them, visit their FACEBOOK PAGE.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
HEROES OF THE WEST is a campy, feminist comedy that revolves around protagonists Betsy and Daisy. The two young women become apprentices to the town hero Hank, who they soon realize is a narcissistic, attention seeker. Under these conditions, the trio must find a way to take down evildoer Toothnose.
Company Statement:
Up & Coming Actors (501C3) provides resources for under-represented artists to become prepared professionals in the creative world.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
The Studio Collaborative: LOOKING UPON VENUS/BLACK PHOENIX
Company: The CRayProject
Dates: Jan. 18 & 19 @ 8pm, 2019
Tickets:$15
Description:
“Looking Upon Venus/Black Phoenix” is an evening length production; exploring the beauty, soul and essences of the black WOMAN and “BLACK MALE EXCELLENCE”. A great representation of beauty, strength and resilience while unfolding all of the societal notions place upon this particular group of people.
Company Statement:
CRay Project is a Black empowerment movement that allows artist to have a platform to be themselves. We tackle controversial topics and topics that need awareness. CRay Project has many umbrellas; we have expertise in dance, music, film and more. We believe in giving our community both RAW and educational art. But most importantly working together to build our community as Black people through different art forms.
To learn more about them, visit their FACEBOOK PAGE.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
Run:Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Synopsis
The Studio Collaborative: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Company: Alethia Theater
Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13 @ 8pm, Dec. 9 @ 2pm 2018.
Tickets: $15
Description:
One Christmas Eve, an angel desiring to earn her wings stops George Bailey before he jumps off a bridge and walks with him from childhood to this moment in time. Together, they learn what makes a wonderful life, and that no one is a failure who has friends.
Company Statement:
Alethia Christian Theater aims to provide young actors with the opportunity to enrich and cultivate their God-given artistic talents. Our goal is to tap into the unique abilities of our actors and facilitate their continuing growth in their artistic skills. To this end, we carefully select plays that enrich the learning experience of our actors and impart values of truth to our audience.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.
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