2012 Southern California Theater Listings
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MAKEUP & HAIR For most makeup needs, the following shops should suffice. Many modeling agencies also represent hair and makeup artists, so check the extensive listings in Call Sheet. The Ben Nye Company 3655 Lenawee Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 310-839-1984 www.bennyemakeup.com Cinema Secrets 4400 Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505 818-846-0579 www.cinemasecrets.com email: info@cinemasecrets.com Frends Beauty Supply 5270 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 818-769-3834 www.frendsbeautysupplyonline.com email: info@frendsbeauty.com His & Her Hair Goods Co. 5525 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 800-421-4417 www.hisandher.com Custom-made wigs, wig- and facial-hair making supplies SOUND RENTAL Hundreds of companies in Los Angeles rent and sell sound systems, from wireless microphones to amplifiers and speakers. Most have the ability to support theater productions, but not all have experience with theater spaces. Make sure to ask. Sound companies are listed under the heading “Sound Systems & Equipment” on www.yellowpages.com. SCRIPT AND PLAYWRIGHT RESOURCES What’s all this about producing? Say you’re a playwright looking for as many mail slots as possible in which to deposit your polished gem of a script, or as many groups of like-minded scribes with which to gather and complain—er, share information—about your craft, as well as lucrative opportunities to practice that craft. Go ahead, say it: “I’m a playwright.” In short, this list is for you. Academy for New Musical Theatre 5628 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-506-8500 www.anmt.org email: academy@anmt.org The Academy for New Musical Theatre supports workshops, readings, studio productions, and collaboration opportunities for writers, composers, actors, directors, producers, and audience members who share a love for musical theater. The company’s mission is to foster the highest quality of musical theater writing and to advance the future of musical theater production. The workshop offers a forum for writers to study the specific crafts of music theater, book writing, composing, and lyric writing, culminating in staged readings and showcases. The application deadline for the workshop, which meets monthly from September to June, is in late summer; placement is by interview. Contact: John Sparks, artistic director Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights 7510 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-957-4752 www.laplaywrights.org email: info@laplaywrights.org ALAP is a support and service organization for Southern California playwrights. Events include a biennial Playwrights Expo, an annual Playreading Festival, symposiums, and social gatherings. Publications include a bimonthly newsletter, an annual membership directory, and an online script catalogue. ALAP is all-volunteer. Dues: $40/20 student (tax-deductible) Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 310-822-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org email: info@beyondbaroque.org Beyond Baroque is one of the United States’ leading independent literary/arts centers and public spaces dedicated to literary and cultural production, contact, interaction, and community building. Founded in 1968, it is based in the Old Town Hall in Venice, Calif. It offers readings, new music, free workshops, publishing, a bookstore, archiving, and education. The center launched its own imprint, Beyond Baroque Books, in 1998, dedicated to emerging, overlooked, out-of-print, and experimental writing, as well as the history and legacy of experimental and alternative writing, poetry, and the arts in Los Angeles. Coronet Writers Lab 130 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 310-487-3758 www.coronetwriterslab.com email: tjay3@aol.com The Coronet Writers Lab is a group of committed actors and writers working together to help the writers make their scripts—full-length stage plays and screenplays—the best they can be. Each week several writers receive readings, then positive and constructive feedback on their works-in-progress. It is a dynamic forum in which both actors and writers derive creative fulfillment from lab sessions that meet every Monday at 7 p.m. For further information and to audit a class, please contact the moderator, T. Jay O’Brien, at the above-listed number. First Stage 6817 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-850-6271 www.firststagela.org email: firststageLA@aol.com First Stage works for the development of new work for the screen and stage. It offers staged readings, writer and actor workshops, and general support for the playwright. It is a membership organization, $200 per year, but you don’t have to be a member to have your work read. Contact: Dennis Safren, literary manager New Playwrights Foundation 608 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 18 Santa Monica, CA 90402 310-393-3682 www.newplaywrights.org email: dialogue@newplaywrights.org Since 1969 New Playwrights Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable corporation, has worked to develop and disseminate new works for theater and other media written by local nascent and lesser-known writers. Writers, actors, directors, producers, and composers are welcome to visit workshops free of charge. Meetings are held in Santa Monica on alternate Thursday evenings for readings, critiques, and exchange of information. Contact: Jeff Bergquist, artistic director Playwrights Ink 3425 W. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90004 213-385-4562 email: tom.jacobson@sbcglobal.net Playwrights Ink works to develop stageworthy plays with individual and culturally diverse viewpoints. It fosters relationships with acting ensembles, individual artists, and theaters. Contact: Tom Jacobson Samuel French Theatre & Film Bookshops Hollywood location: 7623 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-876-0570 Open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Studio City location: 11963 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 818-762-0535 Open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. www.samuelfrench.com email: info@samuelfrench.com Samuel French has the largest collection of books and publications on theater, film, and television this side of the Chattahoochee (actually, both sides, as there is a New York City location as well). Writers at Work 4022 Fountain Ave., Ste. 202 Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-661-5954 www.writersatwork.com email: wtrsatwork@aol.com Writers at Work offers workshops and other services emphasizing freedom of the imagination, rigorous standards of craft, commitment to one’s work, and a supportive environment honoring diversity of voices, styles, and concerns. While committed to serving all writers, it has a particular interest in those whose stories have not been widely recorded: women, lesbians, gay men, and people of color. Writers Boot camp 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I Santa Monica, CA 90404 800-800-1733 www.writersbootcamp.com email: info@writersbootcamp.com Writers Boot Camp provides intensive coursework, free script evaluation, and ongoing, educational, creative support, and networking opportunities to its members. Its goal is to help members use their time effectively to produce a large volume of writing while keeping their day jobs. Find and follow on Facebook and Twitter. Writers Guild of America, West 7000 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-951-4000 www.wga.org The Writers Guild was established in 1933 and is the union for writers in the fields of motion pictures, broadcast, cable, and new technology industries. It represents members in collective bargaining and other labor matters. The Writers Store 3510 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 310-441-5151 www.writersstore.com Sells books, software, DVDs, and anything else that a screenwriter might need to hone his or her craft. SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS No guide would be complete without a list of the organizations and institutions whose job is to spread information among, support, advocate for, and counsel the members of a theater community that seems to grow every year. If we may be so bold, Back Stage considers itself a member of this elite group of community resources. We’ll keep you posted throughout the year. Until next year’s Theater Guide: Go forward, theater makers, in the name of great art and decent parking. Don’t forget to invite us! Actors’ Equity Association 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 5th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-978-8080 www.actorsequity.org Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers in the United Stages. Equity seeks to advance, promote, and foster the art of live theater as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. Equity is governed by its own members through an elected council, representing principal actors, chorus actors, and stage managers living in three regions: Eastern, Central, and Western. Members at large participate in Equity’s governance through a system of regional boards and committees. Equity has 24 designated area liaison cities with more than 100 members each. California Community Foundation 221 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-413-4130 www.calfund.org The California Community Foundation provides grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit service agencies, including small and midsize arts organizations providing arts opportunities to underserved communities. It makes a limited number of fellowship grants to individual visual artists. It holds and manages more than 1,300 individual charitable funds with combined asset value of more than $1 billion. Contact: Leslie Ito California Lawyers for the Arts Inc. 1641 18th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-998-5590 Fax: 310-998-5594 www.calawyersforthearts.org email: support@calawyersforthearts.org California Lawyers for the Arts Inc. is a nonprofit tax-exempt service organization that provides lawyer referrals, dispute-resolution services, educational programs, publications, and a resource library to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations. Members receive a 30 percent discount on all referrals; a 20 percent to 66 percent discount on educational programs; a 10 percent discount on all publications available through CLA, and free use of the art law library. Membership fees run from $20 to $1,000, depending on situation, with most fees running $20-$100. Membership is not necessary to use its services, but members receive discounts. Center for Nonprofit Management 1000 N. Alameda St., Ste. 250 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-687-9511 www.cnmsocal.org The Center for Nonprofit Management assists boards and staffs of nonprofit organizations with improving management effectiveness to better fulfill their missions in the community. It provides information through its publications and Helpline, training through its quarterly Seminar Series, and consulting through its short- and long-term consulting programs. It also houses a nonprofit resources library. Community Arts Resources (CARS) 3780 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90010 213-365-0605 Fax: 213-365-0702 www.carsla.net email: mail@carsla.net Community Arts Resources manages Southern California’s only publicly available cross-disciplinary database containing some of the best lists for theater, literary events, performance art, community festivals, and dance. Begun in 1987 and updated daily, the CARS database includes 80,000-plus artists, arts organizations, venues, and audiences. Lists are available in almost any format for a small fee to nonprofit organizations and individual artists, as well as at a commercial rate for the general public. CARS presents large- and small-scale festivals for a variety of museums and nonprofits in Los Angeles and consults on the role of the performing arts in public spaces. CARS also provides other important services to the field including two publications: Doing It Right in LA: Self Producing for the Performing Artist and Southern California Performing Arts Venues. Fractured Atlas 248 W. 35th St., 10th Fl. New York, NY 10001 888-692-7878 www.fracturedatlas.org email: support@fracturedatlas.org Fractured Atlas is a nonprofit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. Our programs and services facilitate the creation of art by offering vital support to the artists who produce it. They help artists and arts organizations function more effectively as businesses by providing access to funding, education, insurance, and more, all in a context that honors their individuality and independent spirit. LA Stage Alliance 644 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-614-0556 www.lastagealliance.com email: nspinler@lastagealliance.com Formed in 1975 and currently serving more than 500 organizations annually, LA Stage Alliance is dedicated to building awareness, appreciation, and support for the performing arts in Greater Los Angeles through community building, collaborative marketing, advocacy, audience development, and professional development to strengthen operations for members. LaStageAlliance.com offers information about LASA’s programs and services, including the Ovation Awards (L.A.’s only peer-evaluated awards program celebrating excellence in theater production), LA Stage Tix (an online comprehensive list of currently running productions and half-price tickets), LA Stage Times (an online arts journalism site with original reporting), The National Free Night of Theatre, Arts Census (the largest comprehensive arts demographic reporting in the country), and Patron Manager, a CRM system for nonprofits built on the SalesForce platform. Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers 1501 Broadway, Ste. 1701 New York, NY 10036 800-541-5204 www.ssdc.org email: info@ssdc.org Formed more than 50 years ago, SDC is the theatrical union for professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States. Its mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by facilitating the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities while educating current and future generations about the role of directors and choreographers. Western States Arts Federation 1743 Wazee St., Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80202 303-629-1166 www.westaf.org email: staff@westaf.org WESTAF is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. For the most current information on the organization’s activities, visit its website. 2012 Southern California Theater ListingsNovember 23, 2011
Every day actors and other artists arrive in Los Angeles, lured by the prospect of employment in film and television. And every day, it seems, another of these folks discovers one of Southern California’s best-kept secrets: its thriving year-round theater scene, which by our count regularly mounts more annual productions than New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco combined. It remains a strong and growing community, even with the country’s economic downturn. Southern California theater has become a bona fide local industry, with increasing audiences and numbers of union contracts.
We at Back Stage have been doing our small part to support that industry with this annual theater guide, an indispensable listing of theaters, companies, and production services for theater professionals: playwrights, composers, directors, designers, and actors. We hope you find this year’s edition useful. If you notice that anything in these listings is missing or incorrect, please email pete.keeley@backstage.com so we can get it right next time. Keep us posted about moves, closures, hires, fires—and, of course, your opening nights. We’ll see you at the theater. Listings compiled by Michael Coughlin and Pete Keeley DEFINITIONS: Membership: Theater maintains an active company or ensemble of actors and generally casts productions from that pool. Open: Each show is cast on an open basis. Limited: Theater casts on an open policy under limited or special circumstances, usually when a part cannot be cast from existing company members. KEY TO SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS: R: Theater is available for rent. R-VA: Rental with variable availability. H&R: Headshots and résumés accepted. M :Accepts manuscripts. Include self-addressed, stamped envelope. W: Workshops or classes offered. D: Charges dues. NOTE The following sets of listings comprise theater venues and producing companies. Often these are one and the same and are listed as such. Affiliated companies whose names differ from that of their theaters are listed in parentheses. Producing companies not exclusively associated with any particular venue are included in the “Independent Theater Companies” listing on page 28. MORE THAN 499 SEATS AHMANSON THEATRE 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Mail: 601 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-7478 (rentals) 213-972-7235 (casting hotline) www.centertheatregroup.org H&R, M, Limited (Equity). Seating: 1,600-2,000 ALEX THEATRE 216 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91203-2610 818-243-2611 (admin office) 818-243-7700 (theater) www.alextheatre.org email: info@glendalearts.org, rental@alextheatre.org R-VA. Seating: 1,431. Music pit, complete lighting and sound equipment inventory. Contact: Maria Sahakian, marketing and events manager ARLINGTON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1317 State St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-963-9589 www.thearlingtontheatre.com R-VA. Seating: 2,018. Contact: Karen Killingsworth CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 12700 Center Court Dr. Cerritos, CA 90703 562-916-8510 www.cerritoscenter.com email: rentals@cerritoscenter.com R. Seating: 920-1,721. Multipurpose forum space with an in-house sound and lighting package, ten dressing rooms, and free parking. Contact: Tom Hamilton, director of theater operations DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-7478 www.musiccenter.org booking@musiccenter.org R-VA. Seating: 3,189. Contact: Marisol DOWNEY CIVIC THEATRE (Downey Civic Light Opera) 8435 Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA 90241-3843 562-904-7230; DCLO: 562-923-1714 www.downeytheatre.org, www.downeyciviclightopera.org email: downeyclo@hotmail.com R-VA, M, H&R (send to: DCLO, PO Box 429, Downey, CA 90241), Open. Seating: 738. Contact: Kevin O’Connor, theater manager EL REY THEATRE 5515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-936-6400 www.theelrey.com email: booking@theelrey.com R. Seating: 300 seated; 771 standing. Theater offers a full light and sound system and a full security staff and is ideal for live music, private parties, and TV shoots. Contact: Dalyn Matsumura, GM/booker GREEK THEATRE Griffith Park 2700 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-644-5000 www.greektheatrela.com R-VA (Apr.-Oct.). Seating: 5,800. Contact: Rena Wasserman, general manager JOHN ANSON FORD THEATRES 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Los Angeles, CA 90068 323-856-5793 www.fordtheatres.org aguzman1@arts.lacounty.gov R-VA. Amphitheatre seating: 1,245. Open air. [Inside] the Ford seating: 87. Indoor, black box, proscenium stage. Owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles. THE HAUGH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Citrus College 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741-1899 626-852-8046 www.haughpac.com email: ghinrichsen@citruscollege.edu R, W. Seating: 1,400 Contact: Greg Hinrichsen, performing arts center director 626-852-8047; Linda Graves, marketing and operations, 626-852-8045 HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY THEATRE 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310-318-0280 www.hermosabeachplayhouse.com R. Seating: 502 Contact: Kelly Teeter HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 6215 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-962-7600 R. Seating: 2,200 seated; 3,700 standing. Contact: Jill Przelenski 323-769-4368 or jillprzelenski@livenation.com JAMES ARMSTRONG THEATRE (in Torrance Cultural Arts Center) 3330 Civic Center Dr. Torrance, CA 90503 310-781-7150 www.tcac.torrnet.com email: tcac@torranceca.gov R-VA, W (through Cultural Arts Center). Seating: 502. Contact: Anita Moisen JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER 244 S. San Pedro St., Ste. 505 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-628-2725 www.jaccc.org email: info@jaccc.org R. George and Sakaye Aratani/Japan America Theatre seating: 841. Also, an 800-sq.-ft. rehearsal studio. Contact: Johnny Mori, general manager KODAK THEATRE Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-308-6300 www.kodaktheatre.com info@kodaktheatre.com R-VA. Seating: 3,400 maximum. 180,000 sq. ft. Contact: Jay Thomas LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 14900 La Mirada Blvd. La Mirada, CA 90638 562-944-7977 www.lamiradatheatre.com email: lmoore@lamiradatheatre.com R, Open. Auditorium Seating: 1,251. Handicapped accessible, free parking, proscenium stage 46’ w, 26’ h, 40’ d. For Equity actors, contact McCoy Rigby Entertainment at 714-696-7770 (www.mccoyrigby.com). For non-Equity actors, contact Phantom Projects at 714-690-2900 (www.phantomprojects.com). Contact: Laura Moore, rentals/contracts manager LANDIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (Performance Riverside) 4800 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 951-222-8399 www.performanceriverside.org R-VA, H&R (email to Irene Reyes, irene.reyes@rcc.edu, for specific show), Open. Seating: 1,300. Contact: Dorie Couture, auditorium manager (email: dorie.couture@rcc.edu) LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE (at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center) 12505 Cultural Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 909-477-2775, ext. 3739 www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com R-VA. Owned and operated by the city of Rancho Cucamonga. Seating: 536 Contact: Nick Robinson LOBERO THEATRE 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-966-4946 www.lobero.com R. Seating: 680. California’s oldest continuously operating theater. Founded in 1873 and rebuilt in 1924, it is recognized as one of Santa Barbara’s architectural jewels and a state and city landmark. From its earliest days, the Lobero has been Santa Barbara’s primary stage for community and professional performances. Contact: Gabe Clark, theater manager; David Asbell, executive director, ext. 601 LUCKMAN FINE ARTS COMPLEX California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032 323-343-6611 www.luckmanarts.org R-VA, W. Main stage seating: 1,152. Luckman Intimate Theatre (black box) seating: 300. Also known as The Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex. Also has 4,000-sq.-ft. art gallery. Contact: Henry Harris, business manager 323-343-6615; Wendy Baker, executive director LYCEUM THEATRE (San Diego Repertory Theatre) 79 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 619-231-3586 www.sdrep.org email: ckashin@sdrep.org R-VA, M, H&R. Seating: 540 and 270. Computerized lighting and sound, dressing rooms, concessions, split-level gallery space, lobby. Contact: Chelsea Kashin for rental, ext. 618 MARK TAPER FORUM 135 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-7478, rentals; 213-972-7235, casting hotline; 213-628-2772, general info www.centertheatregroup.org Mail: 601 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 R-VA, H&R, Open. Seating: 739. MOONLIGHT AMPHITHEATRE 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA 92084 Mail: Moonlight Stage Productions 200 Civic Center Dr. Vista, CA 92084 760-639-6199 www.moonlightstage.com email: moonlight@cityofvista.com R-VA, H&R by mail or email, Open. Seating: 2,000 (907 stadium seats and 1,100 lawn seats). Handicap-accessible, open-air venue available for rent in spring and fall. Spacious patio area. Winter season is performed at AVO Playhouse (same mailing address). Contact: Keith Gemmell, 760-726-1340, ext. 1525 THE OLD GLOBE 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 Mail: PO Box 122171 San Diego, CA 92112 619-231-1941 www.theoldglobe.org R-VA, M (agent-submitted only), H&R (attn: casting), W, Membership, Limited. Old Globe Theatre (proscenium) seating: 600. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre seating: 250. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (outdoor thrust) seating: 605. Contact: Eileen Prisby, events ORPHEUM THEATRE 842 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014 Mail: PO Box 55047 Los Angeles, CA 90055 877-677-4386 www.laorpheum.com email: backstage@laorpheum.com R. Seating: 2,000. Fully refurbished in 2002, new lighting and sound rigging. Contact: Steve Needleman PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-468-1770 (info line) www.broadwayla.org R-VA. Seating: 2,703. Contact: Jeff Loeb, special events, 323-468-1700 PASADENA CIVIC AUDITORIUM 300 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101 626-793-2122, ext. 231 www.thepasadenacivic.com email: rbarr@pasadenacenter.com R-VA. Seating: 3,029. Contact: Richard Barr, general manager PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 39 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 626-792-8672; 626-356-7529 (box office) www.pasadenaplayhouse.org email: khammack@pasadenaplayhouse.org R-VA, H&R (Equity only), Open. Seating: 658. Contact: Kristen Hammack PEARSON PARK AMPHITHEATRE 401 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, CA 92805 Mail: c/o Anaheim Community Service Dept. 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Rm. 433 Anaheim, CA 92805 714-765-4422 www.anaheim.net/comm_svc/pearson/ email: pparktheatre@anaheim.net R. Seating: 2,000. Outdoor theater equipped with staff and technical crew. Contact: Jan Branich 714-765-5250; Michelle Pritchard 714-765-4422 PLUMMER AUDITORIUM 201 E. Chapman Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 714-626-3890 www.cityoffullerton.com email: plummer@fjuhsd.net R. Seating: 1,300. Among other tenants, 3-D Theatricals, LLC presents its seasons here. Contact: Anna Maria Douglass 714-870-2813, or email adouglass@fjuhsd.net REDONDO BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278 310-937-6607 (events); 310-318-0644 (administration) www.rbpac.com email: john.larock@redondo.org R-VA. Seating: 1,457. Lighting: 270 dimmers, Obsession II console, 300+ fixture inventory. Sound: 96 ch. Yamaha PM1D console. L-R, Center clusters, rear delay speakers. Rigging: 41 linesets. Proscenium stage: 50’ w, 22’ h, 37’ d. Orchestra pit. Contact: John La Rock RICARDO MONTALBÁN THEATRE 1615 N. Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-871-2420 www.themontalban.com email: margacannon@yahoo.com R, W. Seating: 970. Contact: Margarita Cannon SABAN THEATRE (formerly Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills) 8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 323-655-4900 www.sabantheatre.org email: info@sabantheatre.org R-VA. Seating: 1,900. Complete renovated in 2009. Contact: Jay Sendyk SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS 600 Town Center Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 714-556-2121 www.scfta.org R-VA. Segerstrom Hall seating: 2,994. Concert Hall seating: 2,000. Samueli Theatre seating: various configurations up to 500. Founders Hall seating: 257. Contact: Kelly Ornelas, 714-556-2122, ext. 4210 SHRINE AUDITORIUM & EXPOSITION CENTER 649 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 213-748-5116 www.shrineauditorium.com email: info@shrineauditorium.com R. Seating: 6,300. The Shrine boasts the largest stage in America. Contact: Andre Bennington, booking and sales, ext. 236 SOUTH COAST REPERTORY 655 Town Center Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Mail: PO Box 2197 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-2197 714-708-5500 www.scr.org email: theatre@scr.org R-VA, W (theater conservatory: youth and teen program, adult program, professional intensive program, contact: Karen Hensel), M (attn: Literary Department), H&R (attn: Joanne DeNaut), Open. Segerstrom Theatre seating: 507. Argyros Theatre, with balcony, and no seat more than 40 ft. from the stage, seating: 336. Both theatres were refurbished in 2002. Contact: Luis De La Cruz, operations manager, 714-708-5441 TERRACE THEATER 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 562-436-3636 www.longbeachcc.com email: dspellens@longbeachcc.com R, Limited (local/national casting). Seating: 3,051. Contact: Dan Spellens, 562-499-7606 THEATRICAL ARTS INTERNATIONAL (California Theatre) 562 W. Fourth St. San Bernardino, CA 92401 Mail: PO Box 270 San Bernardino, CA 92402-0270 909-885-5152 www.theatricalarts.com email: jbond007@gmail.com R, M (call first), H&R, Limited. Seating: 1,725. Recently added new sound system. Contact: Mark Benjamin, house manager THORNE HALL Occidental College 1600 Campus Road Eagle Rock, CA 90041 323-259-2771; 323-259-2874 (rentals) www.oxy.edu email: brianf@oxy.edu R-VA. Seating: 792. Contact: Brian Fitzmorris THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805-449-2707 www.civicartsplaza.com email: tmitze@toaks.org R-VA. Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts seating: 1,800. Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre seating: 394. Fully equipped proscenium-style theatres. Contact: Thomas Mitze VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA 90230 310-253-6625 R. Seating: 1,500. Contact: Xenia Salazar, booking secretary; Pam Robinson, M.C. manager WADSWORTH THEATRE 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 226 Los Angeles, CA 90073 310-479-3003 Mail: PO Box 491621 Los Angeles, CA 90049 www.richmarkent.com email: info@richmarkent.com R. Seating: 1356. Built in 1939, original art deco design was restored in 2002. Located on the VA grounds in Los Angeles. Contact: Sarah Khambatta, general manager WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL 111 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-7478 www.musiccenter.org R-VA. Seating: 2,252. Contact: Sharon Stewart, 213-972-3600 or sstewart@musiccenter.org WILSHIRE EBELL THEATRE 4401 W. Eighth St. Los Angeles, CA 90005 323-939-1128 www.wilshireebelltheatre.org wilshireebelltheatre@ebellla.com R. Seating: 1,270. Doormen, ushers, two-man stage crew to assist promoter’s technical crew, use of theater lighting and basic sound PA sound system included with rental. Contact: Michael O’Connor, 323-939-0126 THE WILTERN 3790 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 213-388-1400 R. Seating: 2,300 (standing floor/seated balcony), 1,865 (fully seated), 450 (dinner seating). Contact: Jill Przelenski, 323-769-4368 or jillprzelenski@livenation.com 100-499 SEATS Please note that a few theater facilities listed in the above category also have 100-to-499–seat spaces available; we have not relisted them below. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE PLAYHOUSE (Nine O’Clock Players) Assistance League of Southern California 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-469-1973 www.nineoclockplayers.com R-VA, Membership. Seating: 330. Large stage, lighting and sound, green room, dressing rooms, wi-fi ready, patio courtyard, box office. Contact: Janet Harrison, ext. 239 AVO PLAYHOUSE 303 Main St. Vista, CA 92084 760-726-1340 www.moonlightstage.com/venues/avo.cfm R-VA, Membership. Seating: 385. Lighting, sound system. Winter season home for Moonlight Stage Productions. Contact: Keith Gemmell, ext. 1525 BARNSDALL GALLERY THEATRE Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-644-6272 www.bgttix.com email: contact@BGTTix.com R. Seating: 299. Contact: Tiffany Cole BRENTWOOD THEATRE 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg. 211 Los Angeles, CA 90073 310-479-3003 www.richmarkent.com email: info@richmarkent.com R. Seating: 500. Built in 1941, original art deco design was restored in 2004. Located on the VA grounds in Los Angeles. Contact: Sarah Khambatta, general manager CAMARILLO COMMUNITY THEATRE 330 Skyway Dr. Camarillo, CA Mail: PO Box 3246 Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-5716 www.camarillotheater.org email: camarillocommunitytheatre@gmail.com M, H&R, W (for ages 10 to 19), D, Open. Seating: 200 CENTER STAGE THEATER 751 Paseo Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-963-8198 Box Office: 805-963-0408 www.centerstagetheater.org email: info@centerstagetheater.org R. Seating: 130. Flexible black box. CITRUS COLLEGE LITTLE THEATRE 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Glendora, CA 91741 626-914-8840 www.citrusarts.org cbrown@citruscollege.edu W, Membership (students only). Seating: 125-150. Flexible configuration. Performance opportunities in theater for young audiences, Shakespeare, main stage productions, holiday productions, and showcases. Contact: Cherie Brown, program director THE COACH HOUSE 33157 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949-496-8930, ext.107 www.thecoachhouse.com R. Seating: 350. Capacity: 500. Contact: Lila Sadeghi, lila@thecoachhouse.com. THE COLONY THEATRE 555 N. Third St. Burbank, CA 91502 818-558-7000 www.colonytheatre.org email: boxoffice@colonytheatre.org R-VA, H&R, Open. Seating: 268. Contact: Trent Steelman, executive director, ext. 12 CONEJO PLAYERS THEATRE 351 S. Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 805-495-3715 www.conejoplayers.org email: info@conejoplayers.org M (attn: executive director), Open. Seating: 185. $1 lifetime membership. CURTIS THEATRE City of Brea Civic & Cultural Center 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821 714-990-7722 www.curtistheatre.com email: tiinam@cityofbrea.net R, Open. Seating: 199. Contact Tiina Mittler, supervisor, 714-990-7723 DAVID HENRY HWANG THEATRE (East West Players) 120 Judge John Aiso St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-625-7000 www.eastwestplayers.org info@eastwestplayers.org R-VA, W, M (attn: Jeff Liu, literary manager), H&R, Open (mainly Asian-American casts). Seating: 240. Contact: Meg Imamoto EL PORTAL THEATRE 5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-508-4234 www.elportaltheatre.com email: rnfrst@aol.com Office: 11206 Weddington St. North Hollywood, CA 91601 R-VA. Main stage seating: 354. Forum Theatre (horseshoe shaped) seating: 94-99. Beautiful and spacious art gallery lobby, three-sided marquee visibility. Contact: Jay Irwin or Pegge Forrest, 818-508-0281 FALCON THEATRE 4252 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91505 818-955-8004 www.falcontheatre.com email: sherry@falcontheatre.com R-VA, H&R, Open (Equity). Seating: 130. Contact: Sherry Greczmiel THE GALAXY THEATRE 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 949-496-8930 ext. 107 www.galaxytheatre.com R. Seating: 500. Capacity: 1000. Reopened early 2009. Contact: Lila Sadeghi, lila@thecoachhouse.com GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE 10886 Le Conte Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-208-6500 www.geffenplayhouse.com H&R (attn: Phyllis Schuringa, casting). Main stage seating: 525. Audrey Skirball Theater seating: 115. GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE 324 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203 818-244-8481 www.glendalecentretheatre.com H&R, Open. Seating: 430. Dance hall, rehearsal hall, greenroom, three dressing rooms (for up to 18 people, complete with bathrooms/showers), box office, conference room, library, concessions. Contact: Tim Dietlein THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA & VAUDEVILLE 1863 Front St. Oceano, CA 93445 Mail: PO Box 1026 Oceano, CA 93475 805-489-2499 www.americanmelodrama.com email: info@americanmelodrama.com R-VA, W (Camp Melodrama in summer for young people), M (email synopsis and character breakdown first), H&R. Seating: 250. Contact: Nova Cunningham, producing artistic director 2276 E. Ninth St. Upland, CA 91786 Mail: PO Box 1282 Upland, CA 91785 909-920-4343 www.grovetheatre.com R, W, H&R, Open. Seating: 400. Art Deco theater from the 1940s with full lighting and sound package. Contact: Sherry Kinison HIGHWAYS PERFORMANCE SPACE (at the 18th Street Arts Center) 1651 18th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-453-1755 www.highwaysperformance.org R-VA, W. Seating: 90. Contact: Leo Garcia, executive director and artistic director; Patrick Kennelly, co–artistic director HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS (Young Artists Ensemble) 403 W. Hillcrest Dr. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805-381-2747 www.hillcrestarts.com, www.yaeonline.com, www.crpd.org (for workshops) email: cultural@crpd.org R-VA, W (through Conejo Recreation & Parks District), M, Open. Seating: 147 average. Black box that is convertible to multiple configurations, including in-the-round and proscenium. Two dance halls, one small and one large. Art gallery, concessions, partial kitchen (no stove or oven). Contact: Scott Buchanan, cultural supervisor HORTON GRAND THEATRE (Lamb’s Players) 444 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 619-437-6050 www.lambsplayers.org email: maria.mangiavellano@lambsplayers.org R-VA. Seating: 250. Second home to the Lamb’s Players Theatre productions. Contact: Maria Mangiavellano HUNTINGTON BEACH PLAYHOUSE (HB Central Library Theater) 7111 Talbert Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Mail: HBPH Annex 18411 Gothard St., Ste. F Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-375-0696 www.hbph.com email: hbph.business@gmail.com R, Membership. Seating: 320. Contact: J. Syiek and Jolyn Turner KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE 9820 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90012 Mail: 601 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-972-7235 (casting hotline) www.centertheatregroup.org H&R, Open. Seating: 317 LA HABRA DEPOT THEATRE 311 S. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631 Mail: PO Box 802 La Habra, CA 90633-0802 562-905-9625 www.lhdepottheatre.org email: gan1099@aol.com M, H&R, Open. Seating: 138. Contact: Andy Nagle LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 Mail: PO Box 12039 La Jolla, CA 92039 858-550-1070 ext. 152 www.lajollaplayhouse.org email: information@ljp.org R-VA, M, W, Open. Mandell Weiss Theatre seating: 492. Mandel Weiss Forum seating: 416 (variable). Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre seating: 450 (variable). LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE (Moulton Theatre) 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Mail: PO Box 1747 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 949-497-2787 949-472-0061 (casting) www.lagunaplayhouse.com email: ctrela@lagunaplayhouse.com R, H&R, W (for children), Open. Seating: 420. Contact: Karen Wood LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE 1142 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 Mail: PO Box 182229 Coronado, CA 92178 619-437-6050 www.lambsplayers.org email: maria.mangiavellano@lambsplayers.org R-VA. Limited. Seating: 350. Contact: Maria Mangiavellano LARGO AT THE CORONET THEATRE 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048 310-855-0350 www.largo-la.com R. Coronet seating: 280. Little Room seating: 60. LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE CAMINO THEATRE 855 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-953-4000 R-VA, W. Camino Theatre seating: 306. Caminito Theatre (black box) seating: 99. Cameo Theatre seating: 75. Contact: president’s office LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE 5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804 562-494-1014 www.lbph.com email: lbph75@aol.com W (adult and youth acting, music, dance), M (for New Works Festival, with submission form from website), H&R (at auditions only), Open. Mainstage seating: 200. Studio seating: 99. Also hosts the New Works Festival and offers youth & adult internships. Contact: Joan Van Hooten, executive director MADRID THEATRE 21622 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 818-347-9419 Box office: 818-347-9938 www.culturela.org/madridtheatre email: christopher.riedesel@lacity.org R. Seating: 440. Lobby/art gallery, orchestra and balcony seating, handicap seating available, orchestra pit, technical staff, hearing devices, separate men’s and women’s dressing rooms with showers, box office, café services available. Contact: Christopher Riedesel MAGICOPOLIS 1418 Fourth St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-2241 www.magicopolis.com email: info@magicopolis.com R-VA. Abracadabra Theater seating: 150. Contact: Steve Spill McKINNEY THEATRE Saddleback College 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92692 www.saddleback.edu/arts W, H&R. Contact: Michelle Macdougal Jackson, theater production manager, 949-582-4766, mmacdougalljackson@saddleback.edu; Nina Welch, PLO Fine Arts Division, 949-582-4413, nwelch@saddleback.edu MORGAN-WIXSON THEATRE 2627 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-828-7510 www.morgan-wixson.org email: thomas2brown@sbcglobal.net R-VA, Membership, Open. Seating: 201. Contact: Thomas Brown THE NEW LATC 514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 213-489-0994 www thenewlatc.com R-VA. Theatre 1 seating: 490 (includes 256 in orchestra and 242 in balcony, has fixed catwalk, proscenium opening 39’ 1”, 32’ deep, loading dock, stage trap). Theatre 2 seating: 296 (has pipe and counterweight fly grid system, 26’ 36” wide proscenium, 20’ 5” deep). Theatre 3 seating: 320 (29’ 2” deep, 23’ wide DS, 35’ wide US). Theatre 4 seating: 99. Contact: Paul Stuart Graham, general manager A NOISE WITHIN 3352 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 626-356-3100 www.anoisewithin.org email: production@anoisewithin.org W, H&R, Limited. Seating: 283. Contact: Geoff or Julia Elliott, ext. 2 NORRIS THEATRE 27570 Norris Center Dr. Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 310-544-0403 www.norriscenter.com R, W, Open. Seating: 450. Pavilion seating: 200. Performing arts center with professional live theater, performing arts school, reception, theater facility for rent. Contact: Nancy Nassimbene, director of sales, nnassimbene@norriscenter.com NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE 987D Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-481-2155 www.northcoastrep.org email: ncrt@northcoastrep.org R-VA, W, H&R, Membership. Seating: 194. Contact: David Ellenstein OJAI ARTS CENTER THEATRE 113 S. Montgomery St. Ojai, CA 93023 Mail: PO Box 331 Ojai, CA 93024 805-640-8797 www.ojaiact.org info@ojaiartcenter.org R-VA, W (periodically), Open. Seating: 120 ONE MORE PRODUCTIONS (The Gem Theater) 12852 Main St. Garden Grove, CA 92840 714-741-9550, ext. 225 www.onemoreproductions.com email: damien@onemoreproductions.com R, M, W, H&R, Open. Seating: 162, ADA accessible. Main focus is musicals. Contact: Damien Lorton PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 310-506-4522 arts.pepperdine.edu R-VA. Smothers Theater seating: 448. Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre (black box) seating: up to 99. Raitt Recital Hall seating: 124. Contact: Todd M. Eskin, 310-506-4079 PLAZA DE LA RAZA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION 3540 N. Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 223-2475, ext. 206 www.plazadelaraza.org E-mail: maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org R-VA, W. Willie Velásquez Outdoor Stage seating: 350. Margo Albert Theatre seating: 201. Frank and Ann Lopez Music Bldg. (with large dance hall). Rubén Salazar Art Building. Dance studio. Contact: Maria Jimenez-Torres, executive director, maria.jimenez@plazadelaraza.org REDLANDS FOOTLIGHTERS THEATRE 1810 Barton Rd. Redlands, CA 92373 Mail: PO Box 444 Redlands, CA 92373 909-793-0155; 909-793-2909 www.redlandsfootlighters.org M, H&R, W, Open. Seating: 200 RENBERG THEATRE (The L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center) The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. Hollywood, CA 90038 323-860-7324 www.lagaycenter.org email: jimparato@lagaycenter.org W, M (all theater co-produced by the Village Cultural Arts Dept.), Open. Renberg Theatre seating: 200. Davidson/Valentini Theatre (black box) seating: 50. Contact: Matt Walker, mwalker@lagaycenter.org, 323-860-7393 RIALTO COMMUNITY PLAYERS 150 E. San Bernardino Rialto, CA 92376 909-873-8514 www.rialtocommunityplayers.org H&R (for auditions), Open. Seating: 148. ADA accessible. Contact: Kerry Jones, ninejones@sbcglobal.net RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY PLAYERS 4026 14th St. Riverside, CA 92501 951-369-1200 www.riversidecommunityplayers.com email: rcporg@earthlink.net Membership, D. Seating: 183. In-the-round. Contact: Kathryn L. Gage, president SIERRA REPERTORY THEATRE 13891 Highway 108 Sonora, CA 95370 Mail: PO Box 3030 Sonora, CA 95370 209-532-3120 www.sierrarep.org email: artistic@sierrarep.org W (limited), H&R, Open. East Sonora Theatre seating: 202. Fallon House Theatre seating: 274. Costumes available for rent. Contact: Scott Viets THEATRE PALISADES 941 Temescal Canyon Rd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Mail: PO Box 881 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 310-454-1970 www.theatrepalisades.org R, H&R, Open. Seating: 125. THEATRE WEST 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90068 323-851-4839 www.theatrewest.org email: theatrewest@theatrewest.org R-VA ($650 per night, also $20 per hour for technical director on watch; requires insurance liability bond and deposit for damages), W (members only), M (full-length and for membership only, not production), H&R (for membership), D ($50/month), Membership. Seating: 168. Private lot. Contact: John Gallogly, executive director WESTCHESTER PLAYHOUSE (Kentwood Players) 8301 Hindry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-645-5156 www.kentwoodplayers.org W (for children), Membership. Seating: 112. WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY THEATRE 7272 Maple St. Westminster, CA 92683 Mail: PO Box 764 Westminster, CA 92684 714-893-8626 www.wctstage.org M, H&R, Open. Seating: 115. WILL GEER THEATRICUM BOTANICUM 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA 90290 Mail: PO Box 1222 Topanga, CA 90290 310-455-2322 ext. 227 www.theatricum.com email: info@theatricum.com R-VA (for nontheatrical productions), M, H&R, W (Academy of the Classics), Membership, Open. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum seating: 299. S. Mark Taper Youth Pavilion seating: 99. Both theatres are outdoors. Outdoor gardens, parking lot. Contact: Matt Van Winkle WOODLAND HILLS THEATRE / WEST VALLEY PLAYHOUSE 7242 Owensmouth Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91303 Mail: PO Box 6649 Woodland Hills, CA 91365-6649 818-884-1907 www.whctheatre.com, www.wvplayhouse.com email: jon_berry@wvplayhouse.com R-VA, M, W (musical theater workshops), H&R, Open. Seating: 167. Mid-sized theater, large lobby, grand piano, art gallery, green room, concessions. There is also a rehearsal space for rent, with large mirrors and a dance floor. It is Equity-approved as a 50-seat theater, West Valley 2. Contact: Jon Berry DINNER THEATRE BEN BOLLINGER’S CANDLELIGHT PAVILION 455 W. Foothill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711 909-482-0871 www.candlelightpavilion.com email: mickbollinger@candlelightpavilion.com R-VA (Mon.-Wed. evenings mostly), H&R, Open. Seating: 299. Fully serviced dinner with wait staff (not a buffet) and fully produced professional, nonunion shows (uses Equity guest contracts periodically). Contact: Mindy Teuber, ext. 100 GARDENIA 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 323-467-7444 R. Seating: 60-75. Supper club with full menu, kitchen, and bar. Lighting and sound, dressing room, AC/heat, handicap-accessible restrooms. Contact: Tom Rolla WELK RESORT THEATRE 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. Escondido, CA 92026 760-749-3448 www.welkresort.com email: scoogan@welkgroup.com R-VA (Mondays and Fridays), H&R, Open. Seating: 339. Contact: Sean Coogan UNDER 100 SEATS Many of the following work under Equity’s 99-Seat Plan, popularly known as “Waiver.” This plan applies only in L.A. County and applies only to theaters approved by Equity. Call Equity to find out if a theater is plan-approved. Please note that a number of theater facilities listed above, in higher seating categories, also have under-100-seat spaces available; we have not relisted them below. ACTORS ART THEATRE 6128 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 110 Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-969-4953 www.actorsart.com email: actorsart@actorsart.com R-VA, M (email query letter and synopsis first), H&R, Open. Seating: 32. Black box. Contact: Jolene Adams, artistic director ACTORS CIRCLE THEATRE 7313 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-882-6805; 323-882-8043 (rentals) www.actorscircle.net email: actorscircle@actorscircle.net R-VA, W, Membership (casts from students). Seating: 47. Contact: Ron Peters, theater manager ACME COMEDY THEATRE (Acme Players) 135 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-525-0233 www.acmecomedy.com rentals@acmecomedy.com R-VA (view rental page online), W, Membership (4). Seating: 99. Lighting and sound, video display, AC/heat. Contact: Travis Oates ACTORS FORUM THEATRE 10655 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-506-0600 www.actorsforumtheatre.org email: actors4mtheatre@aol.com R-VA, M, W ($25/month for Tuesday-night workshop), Membership, Limited. Seating: 45. Lobby, greenroom, 8-10 parking spots, restrooms. Contact: Audrey Marlyn Singer THE ACTORS’ GANG AT THE IVY SUBSTATION 9070 Venice Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 310-838-4264 ext. 3 www.theactorsgang.com email: info@theactorsgang.com, production@theactorsgang.com R-VA (occasionally for one -or two-day rentals), M, H&R, W (for members only), Membership. Main stage seating: 99 (flexible). Black box. Lighting and sound, two dressing rooms, lobby, restrooms. Contact: Mia Torres ACTORS WORKOUT STUDIO 4735 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91602 818-766-2171 www.actorsworkout.com email: info@actorsworkout.com. R-VA, M, W, Membership, Limited. Theater A seating: 40 (17’x17’ stage, lighting, sound). Theater B seating: 30 (14’x10’ stage, lights). Both theatres have dressing rooms. Tech assistance available. AC/heat, parking. Contact: Fran Montano THE ANDAK STAGE COMPANY (New Place Studio Theatre) 10950 Peach Grove St. North Hollywood, CA 91601 Mail: 10849 Acama St., North Hollywood, CA 91602 818-397-1848 www.andak.org email: dakinM@mac.com R-VA, W. Seating: 35. AC/heat, private lot, ADA-accessible. Contact: Dakin Matthews, artistic director; Anne McNaughton, associate director ARK THEATRE COMPANY (The Attic Theatre) Mail: PO Box 5161 Beverly Hills, CA 90209 323-969-1707 www.arktheatre.org email: info@arktheatre.org H&R (Attn: Paul Wagar, artistic director), M (Attn: Erik Engman, new works coordinator), W (varies throughout the year), D ($65/month then reduced over time to $45/month). Membership, Limited. Contact: Paul Wagar, artistic director; Richard Tatum, associate artistic director ARTWORKS THEATRE (Artel Ensemble) 6569 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-871-1912 www.artworkstheatre.com manager@artworkstheatre.com R, W. Artworks is a complex of performance spaces, theater, and rehearsal studios. Theater seating: 80+. Stage: 23’x23’. Also has three studios available for rent. Lighting, AC, restrooms, rentals come with assigned parking. ATTIC THEATRE & FILM CENTER 5429 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-525-0661 www.attictheatre.org email: info@attictheatre.org R-VA, H&R, W, Open. Seating: 49. Stage: 25’x19’. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, lobby, box office, concessions, street parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: James Carey, producing artistic director AVERY SCHREIBER THEATRE 11050 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 www.averyschreibertheatre.com email: staff@averyschreibertheatre.com 818-766-9100 R, W. Three theaters and a smaller studio room available for rent. Schreiber Theatre seating: 50. Sherry Theatre seating: 50. Alley Theatre seating: 40. Lighting and sound, AC/heat, free parking. Contact: Linda Fulton BANG COMEDY THEATRE 457 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-653-6886 www.bangstudio.com email: info@bangstudio.com R-VA (daytime rehearsal, performances, and script reading), H&R, W, M, Membership. Seating: 85. Lighting and sound, green room, full lobby, AC/heat, restrooms. Contact: Ezra Weisz BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE (Katselas Theatre Company) 254 S. Roberston Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310-855-1556, ext. 24 www.bhplayhouse.com; www.katselastheatre.com R-VA, W, Limited. BHP main stage seating: 80. BHP research space seating: 35. Skylight Theatre main stage seating: 99. Skylight Theatre lab seating: 35. Contact: Gary Grossman, managing producer BEYOND BAROQUE 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 310-822-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org email: beyondbaroque@gmail.com R-VA, M, W, D. Seating: 70. Black box. Literary-arts center primarily for poetry readings and performance pieces. BILINGUAL FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS THEATRE 421 N. Avenue 19 Los Angeles, CA 90031 323-225-4044 www.bfatheatre.org email: bfamarketing@sbcglobal.net R, H&R (from bilingual actors), M (by Spanish writer or Spanish theme), W (adult and children), Membership, Limited. Seating: 99. Contact: Luis Vela BOOTLEG THEATER 2220 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-389-3856 www.bootlegtheater.org email: bootlegtheater@sbcglobal.net R-VA, M (by mail only), H&R, W, Open. Seating: 99. Lighting and sound, large green room/dressing room, lobby, concessions, wine and beer license, private lot parking for 15 cars, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Alicia Hoge-Adams and Jessica Hanna CABRILLO PLAYHOUSE 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 Mail: PO Box 265 San Clemente, CA 92674 949-492-0465 www.cabrilloplayhouse.org email: cabrillo_theatre@hotmail.com H&R (attn: Rick Kerrigan, artistic director), Open. CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE (Capistrano Center for the Performing Arts) 31776 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949-248-0808 (rentals) www.caminorealplayhouse.org email: aidan@capistranocenter.com R, M, H&R, W, Open. Camino Real Playhouse seating: 88. Stage II Theatre (black box) seating: 49. Lighting and sound, green room, two dressing rooms, wine and beer license, AC/heat, handicap accessible restrooms. Contact: Aidan Daguro, artistic/managing director CARRIE HAMILTON THEATRE AT THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE 39 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 626-792-8672 R,W. Seating: 72. Large stage, lighting and sound, dressing rooms, lobby, box office, restrooms. Contact: Kristen Hammack, associate production manager, 626-921-1166 or khammack@pasadenaplayhouse.org CELEBRATION THEATRE 7051-B Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 Mail: 7985 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 109-1 West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-957-1884 www.celebrationtheatre.com email: info@celebrationtheatre.com R-VA (rehearsal rentals also available), H&R, Open. Seating: 64. Stage: 17’x25’. Lighting and sound, three dressings rooms, rehersal room, AC/heat, restrooms. Contact: Tijuana Gray THE CHANCE THEATER 5552 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Mail: PO Box 3309 Orange, CA 92857 714-777-3033 www.chancetheater.com email: info@chancetheater.com R-VA, M, W, H&R, Open. Seating: 49. Stadium seating, full light board and sound equipment, one dressing room, lobby, restrooms. Contact: Masako Tobaru, facilities manager (rentals) CITY GARAGE/ARESIS ENSEMBLE (Track 16 Gallery in Bergamot Station) Mail: PO Box 2016 Santa Monica, CA 90406-2016 310-319-9939 www.citygarage.org email: citygarage@citygarage.org H&R, M (only nonlinear plays), W, Membership, Limited. Seating: 48. Contact: Frederique Michel or Paul Rubenstein COAST PLAYHOUSE 8325 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 323-650-8509 www.thecoastplayhouse.com coastplayhouse@gmail.com R. Seating: 99 COMMUNITY ACTOR’S THEATRE 2957 54th St. San Diego, CA 92105 619-264-3391 www.communityactorstheatre.com email: Jlou2@cox.net R, M, H&R, Membership, D ($30/year), W. Seating: 98. Contact: Jennie Hamilton, executive director COMPANY OF ANGELS Company of Angels at The Alexandria 501 S. Spring St., 3rd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90013 213.489.3703 www.companyofangels.org email: info@companyofangels.org R-VA, H&R, M, Membership, Limited. Seating: 48-60. Contact: Richard Azurdia or Xavi Moreno THE COMPLEX 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 323-465-0383 www.complexhollywood.com complexhollywood@hotmail.com R, W. Five theatres: Flight Theatre seating: 49. Ruby Theatre seating: 55. Dorie Theatre seating: 55. Theatre at 6470 seating: 42. East Theatre seating: 50. Five rehearsal studios: Shepard Studio: 1,000 sq. ft.; Hammond Studio: 750 sq. ft.; MC Studio: 650 sq. ft.; Villa Studio: 500 sq. ft.; West Studio: 400 sq. ft. Lighting and sound, dressing room for each theater, green rooms, box office, AC/heat, valet parking, ADA-accessible restrooms for some theaters. Contact: Matt Chait, Manager COSTA MESA PLAYHOUSE 661 Hamilton St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Mail: PO Box 10117 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-650-5269 www.costamesaplayhouse.org R-VA, H&R, M (or email submissions@costamesaplayhouse.org), Open. Seating: 73. Contact: Mike Brown CROSSLEY THEATRE (Actors Co-Op Theatre Company) 1760 N. Gower St. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-462-8460 www.actorsco-op.org email: publicrelations@actorsco-op.org H&R (auditions held in the spring), M, D ($25/month), Membership (60-70 members), Limited. Crossley Theatre seating: 99. Crossley Terrace Theatre seating: 99. Contact: Catherine Gray, office manager DEAF WEST THEATRE 5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-762-2998 www.deafwest.org info@deafwest.org R-VA, H&R, M, Open. Seating: 49. Stage: 25’ x 35’. Black box with platform stage. Lighting and sound, two dressing rooms, street parking, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Laura Hill, managing director ECLECTIC COMPANY THEATRE 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Valley Village, CA 91607 818-508-3003 www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org info@eclecticcompanytheatre.org R-VA, M, H&R, D, Membership, Limited. Seating: 50. Lighting, dressing room, box office, restroom. Contact: Denise Lowe or Kerr Seth Lordygan EL CENTRO THEATRE 804 N. El Centro Hollywood, CA 90038 323-230-7261 www.elcentrotheatre.com email: rental@elcentrotheatre.com R. The Circle seating: 99. Stage: 24’ x 17’. Ceiling Height 11 ft. The Chaplin seating: 45. Stage: 19’ x 22’. Ceiling height: 14 ft. Two fully functioning independent stages with separate green rooms, restrooms, and lobbies. Contact: Joe Koonce or Alice Ensor ELECTRIC LODGE 1416 Electric Ave. Venice, CA 90291 310-306-1854 www.electriclodge.org email: livearts@electriclodge.org R, W. Seating: 97 (modular). Black box. Lighting, green room, two dressing rooms, art exhibit lobby, studio downstairs available for classes and rehearsals, AC/heat, on-site parking for 44 cars. Solar-powered theater. Contact: Lizl Peter ELEPHANT STAGES 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-962-0046 www.elephantstageworks.com R, M, W, Membership, Open. Three theatres and one studio. Lillian Theatre seating: 95. Elephant Theatre (6322 Santa Monica Blvd.) seating: 64. Lab (6324 Santa Monica Blvd.) seating: 40. The Gallery (black box) seating: 25. Rehearsal space, lighting and sound, concessions. Contact: Don Cesario or David Fofi EMPIRE THEATRE (Theatre Out, Late Night Leftovers) 202 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-220-7069 www.empiretheatreoc.com email: info@empiretheatreoc.com R. Seating: 54. Computerized lighting, state-of-the-art sound equipment, including wired and wireless microphones ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY (Alhecama Theatre) 914 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Mail: PO Box 2307 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 805-965-5400 www.ensembletheatre.com H&R, Open. Contact: Jonathan Fox, executive artistic director THE FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-663-2235 www.fountaintheatre.com email: fountaintheatre1@aol.com R-VA (rarely), H&R, M (agent solicitation only; no unsolicited scripts), Open. Seating: 78. Small thrust. Full computerized light board, sound board, two dressings rooms, lobby, box office, AC/heat, 30-space parking lot, full kitchen, upstairs café/reception room, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Stephen Sachs FREMONT CENTRE THEATRE 1000 Fremont Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 626-441-5977 www.fremontcentretheatre.com email: info@fremontcentretheatre.com; lissreynolds@earthlink.net R-VA (rare), Open. Seating: 75. Lighting and sound, green room, two dressing rooms, concessions, picnic patio, Italian restaurant next door, free 30-plus parking spaces, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Lissa Reynolds FRIDA KAHLO THEATRE (Groupo de Teatro Sinergia) 2332 W. Fourth St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-382-8133 www.fridakahlotheater.org email: avytrop@yahoo.com R-VA, W, M, H&R, D (voluntary, not required), Membership, Limited. Seating: 99. Contact: Ruben Amavizca GREENWAY COURT THEATRE (Greenway Arts Alliance) 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-655-7679 www.greenwayarts.org email: info@greenwayarts.org R-VA (one-day only), W, Open. Seating: 99. Stage: 40’ x 20’. Lighting and sound, kitchen, dressing room, lobby, parking at Fairfax High after 3 p.m., AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Jeffrey Porter, technical director, ext. 105 THE GROUNDLINGS THEATRE & SCHOOL 7307 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-934-4747 www.groundlings.com W (auditions required), Membership. Seating: 99 (fixed). Proscenium. Valet parking. Contact: Nanor Avedissian, marketing and box office manager THE GROUP REP AT THE LONNY CHAPMAN THEATRE 10900 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-309-9439 www.thegrouprep.com email: info@thegrouprep.com R-VA, M, H&R, D, W (for members), Membership, Limited. Three rental areas. Theatre seating: 91. Large rehearsal room stage: 30’x19’. Small rehearsal room stage: 15’ x 20’. Lightboard, light instruments, sound, lobby, box office, two dressing rooms, AC/heat. Contact: Judith E. GTC BURBANK (Grove Theater Center) 1111B W. Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 Mail: PO Box 2090, Long Beach, CA 90802 818-528-6622 www.gtc.org email: Kevin@gtc.org R, M (for New Play Initiative via website only), W, Open. Seating: 98. Stage: 24’ x 25’. Basic lighting and sound, piano, two dressing rooms, lobby, free lot parking, ACA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Charles Johanson THE HAYWORTH THEATRE 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057 310-213-6955 www.thehayworth.com R, Open. Hayworth main stage seating: 99/199. Hayworth Studio Theatre seating: 49. Circus Theatricals seating: 49. Lighting and sound, green room, four dressing rooms, box office, wine and beer license, valet and lot parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Gary Blumsack, artistic director HUDSON THEATRE 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 Rental: 323-856-4249 www.hudsontheatre.com email: info@hudsontheatre.com R, M (send synopsis first). Hudson Backstage Theatre seating: 99. Guild Theatre seating: 43. Mainstage seating: 99. Fully outfitted stages with adjoining café/coffee bar, theatres have at least two dressings rooms each, valet parking. Reduced rates for insurance, marketing and promotion assistance. Contact: Elizabeth Reilly, artistic director. For theater rental contact: Zeke Rettman THE IMAGINED LIFE THEATRE 5615 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-936-6818 www.the imaginedlife.com email: 2100sqft@sbcglobal.net R-VA, W (classes under Diana Castle). Seating: 66-70. Lighting and sound, dressing room, lobby, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Steve Tietsort KNIGHTSBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY 1944-1952 Riverside Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90039 www.knightsbridgetheatre.com 323-667-0955 R-VA, M, H&R, D ($45/month), Membership, Limited. Seats: 99. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, lobby, box office, concessions, street parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Joseph Stachura, artistic director L.A. CONNECTION COMEDY THEATRE (L.A. Connection Theatre Group) 13442 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-784-1868 www.laconnectioncomedy.com email: madmovies@hotmail.com R-VA, H&R, D ($100/month; some are worked out through paid performances; actors receive 25 percent of box office take or 35 percent for outside shows), W (members only), Membership. Seven divisions (standup, improv, sketch, teen comedy, children’s and dramatic improv, movie dubbing). Seating: 99 (flexible). Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, lobby, box office, valet parking, AC/heat, handicap accessible restrooms. Contact: Kent Skov LEE STRASBERG THEATRE AND FILM INSTITUTE 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-650-7777 www.strasberg.com R, W. Marilyn Monroe Theatre seating: 99 (proscenium, no wings). Lee Theatre seating: 49. James Dean Theatre seating: 49. Dressing rooms, dance studio, multiple classrooms. Contact: Marian Tomas Griffin, administrator LOST STUDIO 130 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-933-6944 www.theloststudio.com email: theloststudio@gmail.com R-VA, W (children and adults), Limited. Seating: under 99. Rehearsal room. New York loft–style space for theater productions, showcases, readings, workshops, art shows (includes gallery), rehearsals, photo shoots, casting. High-truss ceilings, six large skylights, elegant lobby. Contact: Cinda Jackson THE LOUNGE THEATRES 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-469-9988 www.theatreplanners.com email: racquel@theatreplanners.com R. Lounge Theatre 1 seating: 50. Stage: 19’ x 22’. Lounge Theatre 2 seating: 47. Stage: 19’ x 22’. Full lighting and sound equipment, projector and screen, lounge and concession area, lobby, dressing room, AC/heat, restrooms. Contact: Racquel LUNA PLAYHOUSE 3706 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204 818-500-7200 www.lunaplayhouse.com www.myspace.com/lunaplayhouse email: lunaplayhouse@sbcglobal.net R-VA, H&R, M, W. Seating: 40. Contact: Aramazd Stepanian, artistic director LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE CAFE (Insight America) 2106 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-540-0935 www.insightamerica.org email: rental@insightamerica.org R, Open. Seating: 75 (flexible). Black box. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, attached café, wine and beer license, parking lot, ADA-accessible restrooms. MATRIX THEATRE 7657 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-852-1445 www.matrixtheatre.com matrixtheatreinfo@gmail.com R-VA, Membership, Open. Seating: 99. Contact: Joseph Stern MET THEATRE 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-957-1152 www.themettheatre.com email: mettheatre@sbcglobal.net R-VA, M, H&R, W, D ($40/month), Membership. Seating: 99 (proscenium). Second stage (black box) seating: 35. Lighting and sound, dressing room, parking in Earl Scheib lot, next block east. Contact: Paul Koslo, Producing Director, 661-609-1486 MOSAIC LIZARD THEATER 112 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 626-457-5293 www.lizardtheater.com email: jay@lizardtheater.com H&R, M, W, Open. Seating: 49. Stage: 16’x25’. Lighting and sound, green room, lobby, box office, concessions, private lot parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Jay Parker MOVING ARTS 1822 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Mail: PO Box 481145 Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-666-3259 www.movingarts.org email: info@movingarts.org R, H&R, W, D. (including for workshops and rehearsals). Seating: 28. Stage: 27’ x 21’. Black box. Lighting and sound, lobby. Contact: Steve Lozier, managing director THE NEXT STAGE / THE TRES STAGE (The Berubians) 1523 N. La Brea, Stes. 208-209 Hollywood, CA 90028 323-850-7827 www.berubians.com email: berube@earthlink.net R, W, Membership. Seating: 50. Sponsors original productions from auditions, renting is free, but theater takes a percentage of the door. Large back stage, multiple rehearsal spaces. Contact: Chris Berube and Amanda Marquardt NOHO ACTORS STUDIO 5215 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 763-1208 www.thenohoactorsstudio.com E-mail: andrew@thenohoactorsstudio R. Studio A (black box) seating: 45 (stage 30’ x 19’). Studio B seating: 16 (classroom/workshop space). Studio C seating: 26 (classroom/workshop space). Studio D (casting, rehearsals, on-camera work). Lighting and sound, dressing room, lobby. Contact: Andrew S. THE NOHO ARTS CENTER 11136 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-508-7101 www.thenohoartscenter.com email: kevin@thenohoartscenter.com R-VA, H&R, W, D, Membership, Limited. Seating (three theatres): 99, 50, 40. Complete lighting and sound equipment inventory, green room, three dressing rooms, lobby, box office, street parking or park in ATAS lot for a flat fee after 6 p.m., ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Kevin J. Bailey, ext. 4 ODYSSEY THEATRE 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-477-2055 www.odysseytheatre.com email: info@odysseytheatre.com R-VA, H&R, M, W, Open. Theatre 1 seating: 99. Theatre 2 seating: 99. Theatre 3 seating: 99. Lighting and sound, green room, eight dressing rooms, box office services, valet and street parking, lot for performers, ADA accessible restrooms. Contact: Efrain Schunior, production manager, ext. 110 OPEN FIST THEATRE (Open Fist Theatre Company) 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 323-882-6912 www.openfist.org email: info@openfist.org R-VA, M, H&R, W (members only), D, Membership, Limited. Seating: 99. Two dressing rooms. Contact: Martha Demson, Artistic Director PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE 703; 705-1/2; 707 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 Mail: PO Box 568, Venice, CA 90294 310-301-3971 www.pacificresidenttheatre.com email: prtboxoffice@earthlink.net M (send first 10 pages only), H&R, D ($25 month), W, Membership (by audition only), Limited. Mainstage 1 (703 Venice) seating: 99 Mainstage 2 (705½ Venice) seating: 45. Co-op (707 Venice) seating: 35 (members only). PICO PLAYHOUSE 10508 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-204-4440 www.picoplayhouse.com email: jnisbet@picoplayhouse.com R-VA, W, Open. Seating: 99 (approx.). Stage: 22’x28’. Lighting and sound, green room, two dressing rooms, actors’ bathroom, lobby, box office, studio space with mirror for rehearsal and class. Contact: James Nisbit PLAYHOUSE WEST Three theatres: 4250 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91307 10634 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91307 10638 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91307 818-881-6520 www.playhousewest.com W. Contact: Robert Carnegie, director PROMENADE PLAYHOUSE (Promenade Players) 1404 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-656-8070 www.promenadeplayhouse.com email: info@promenadeplayhouse.com R, M, H&R, W, D ($50/month), Membership. Main stage seating: 60 (stage: 34’ x 15’). Actor’s Box seating: 20-25. Soho Stage seating: 20-25. Circle in the Square seating: 20. Lighting and sound, green room, lobby, AC/heat, parking in Promenade lots, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Jake O’Flaherty THE RAVEN PLAYHOUSE 5233 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-720-2009 www.ravenplayhouse.com R. Seating: 46. Contact: Peter Strauss, manager RENEGADE THEATRE GROUP 1514 N. Gardner St. West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-874-1733 www.therenegadetheatregroup.com email: renegade@therenegadetheatregroup.com R-VA, W. Seating: 50. 16’ x 23’ stage, lighting, sound, DVD projector, large lobby, large backstage with makeup/dressing room area, two restrooms, rear artist entrance, free parking lot, AC/heat. Contact: Chick Vennera THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Lankershim Arts Center) 5108 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-761-8838 www.roadtheatre.org email: lit.commit@roadtheatre.org R-VA, H&R, M, W, D (minimal), Membership, Limited. Seating: 44. Lighting and sound, AC/heat. Contact: Lisa Bianconi RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE 3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-397-3244 www.ruskingrouptheatre.com R-VA, M, D ($20/month), Limited. Seating: 60. Dressing room, three restrooms, abundant parking. Contact: Mikey Myers, managing director SACRED FOOLS THEATER COMPANY 660 N. Heliotrope Drive Hollywood, CA 90004 Mail: PO Box 29312 Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-666-5067 www.sacredfools.org email: rentals@sacredfools.org R-VA, H&R, M, Membership, Open. Seating: 74. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, lobby, box office, private lot, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Rehearsal space (800 sq. ft.). Contact: Chairman Barnes, rental manager SANFORD MEISNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS 5124 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-509-9651 www.themeisnercenter.com martin@themeisnercenter.com R-VA, M, W, Seating: 60. Lighting and sound, green room, lobby, street parking, AC/heat, restroom. Contact: Martin Barter SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE (Santa Monica Group Theatre) 1211 Fourth St. Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-394-9779 www.santamonicaplayhouse.com email: theatre@santamonicaplayhouse.com R-VA. (Main Stage, Other Space, Green Room, White Box), H&R, W, Open. Mainstage seating: 88. Other Space seating: 70. Green Room seating: 34. White Box seating: 18. Lighting and sound, rehearsal room. Contact: Evelyn Rudie, ext. 623 THE SECOND STAGE (The Berubians) 11285 Slater Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 714-502-2249 www.berubians.com email: berube@earthlink.net R. Sponsors original productions from auditions, renting is free, but theater takes a percentage of the door. Video hookups, large backstage, multiple rehearsal spaces. Contact: Chris Berube THE 2nd STAGE THEATRE (Blank Theatre Company) 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 Mail: PO Box 38756 Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-871-8018 www.theblank.com R-VA, H&R, M, W, Open. Seating: 53. Black box. Lighting and sound, dressing room, lobby, box office, valet parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Ed Murphy SECRET ROSE THEATRE 11246 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-766-3691 www.secretrose.com info@SecretRose.com R-VA, M, H&R, W (for children), Membership, Open. Seating: 60 (fixed). Stage: 32’ x 15’. Lighting and sound, one dressing room, 10-space parking lot, follow spot (optional), upright piano, ADA-accessible. Contact: Mike Rademaekers SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 626-355-4318 www.sierramadreplayhouse.org R-VA, M, H&R, W (children and adults), Open. Seating: 99 (fixed). Proscenium. One dressing room. Family-oriented theater, refurbished theater, including new light system and acoustics SON OF SEMELE 3301 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004 213-351-3507 www.sonofsemele.org R, M (to literary mgr.), H&R (to membership dir.), Membership, Limited. Seating: 36 (flexible to theater-in-the-round). Black box. One dressing room, AC/heat, upright piano. Contact: Matthew McCray, 213-351-3507, matthew@sonofsemele.org STELLA ADLER ACADEMY AND THEATRES 6773 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-465-4446 www.stellaadler-la.com email: stan@stellaadler-la.com R-VA, W, Membership, Limited. Stella Adler Theatre seating: 99. Irene Gilbert Theatre seating: 67. Also, five studios, three with stages. Lighting and sound, ample parking, reception areas, AC/heat, separate audience restrooms for each theater, large dressing rooms. Contact: Stan Harrington STUDIO/STAGE (SPQR Stage Company) 520 N. Western Ave. Hollywood, CA 90004 323-463-3900 www.studio-stage.com email: contact@studio-stage.com R. Lighting and sound, dressing rooms, kitchen, green screen, AC, gated parking. Available for film, casting, theater, screenings, and photography. THEATRE BANSHEE 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 818-846-5323 www.theatrebanshee.org email: info@theatrebanshee.org R-VA, H&R, M, Membership. Seating: 85. Fully equipped (including digital projection system), newly remodeled black box theater with brand new theater-styled seating. Contact: Sean Branney, co-artistic director. THEATRE@BOSTON COURT 70 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91116 Mail: PO Box 60187 Pasadena, CA 91116 626-683-6883 www.bostoncourttheatre.org email: info@bostoncourt.com R, M (see website for submission form), Open. Seating: 99 fixed. Variable thrust with trap, upper fly for temporary rigging, grand piano, variable acoustic walls further aided by corbelled walls, VRAS audio system. Rehearsal/recital hall seating: 65 movable on floor that converts from flat to tiered seating. Yamaha C-7 grand piano. Both ADA accessible. Second-level sound/lighting booth, full lighting, tension grid, opera Cyclorama lowers from catwalk and can be used for projection. Green room, three dressing rooms, box office, small kitchen, refreshment stand/bar, AC/heat, 43-car lot, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Meg Hackney, events manager THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-856-8611 www.theatreofnote.com R-VA, M, H&R, Membership. Seating: 45 (flexible). Black box. Lighting and sound, dressing room, lobby, box office, concessions, street parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restroom. Contact: David Bickford (new membership), Mandi Moss (rentals) THEATRE/THEATER 5041 Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-422-6361 www.theatretheater.net email: theatretheater@hotmail.com R-VA, H&R, M, W, Open. Theatre A (flexible black box) seating: 99. Theatre B (black box) seating: 40. Lighting and sound, two dressing rooms, lobby, box office, street parking, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Also available as teaching, rehearsal, or audition space. Contact: Jeff Murray 24th STREET THEATRE 1117 W. 24th St. Los Angeles, CA 90007 213-745-6516 www.24thstreet.org email: theatre@24thstreet.org R, M, H&R, W, Open. Seating: 99. Stage: 40’x30’. Lighting and sound, green room, two dressing rooms, lobby, box office, concessions, private lot, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Jay McAdams TWO ROADS THEATER 4348 Tujunga Ave. Studio City, CA 91604 818-762-2272 www.tworoadstheater.com 2roads@sbcglobal.net R (theater productions, movie screenings, comedy and music events, classes), W. Seating: 60. Lighting and sound, dressing room, lobby, box office, street parking, AC/heat, restroom. Contact: Rick Shaw THE UNDERGROUND 1312 N. Wilton Place Hollywood, CA 90028 323-467-0036 www.undergroundtheater.com email: contactus@undergroundtheater.com R, Open. The Underground Theatre (AEA approved) seating: 99 (30’ x 15’ stage, lighting and sound, two bathrooms, dressing room). The Underground Annex seating: 45 (16’x24’ stage, lighting and sound, one bathroom). Tech assistance available, AC/heat, free street parking. Contact: Steve Helgoth VICTORY THEATRE CENTER 3326/3324 W. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 818-841-4404 www.thevictorytheatrecenter.org email: thevictory@mindspring.com R-VA, M, H&R, W, Open. Big Victory Theatre seating: 91. Little Victory seating: 48. AC/heat, free parking. Contact: Maria Gobetti WE TELL STORIES 5740 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90042 323-256-2336 www.wetellstories.org email: info@wetellstories.org R (for rehearsal space only), H&R, Membership (touring), Limited. Stage: 22’x25’. Kitchen, piano, restroom. Children’s storytelling company. Contact: Lisa Grissom WHITEFIRE THEATRE 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-687-8559 www.whitefiretheatre.com R, H&R, M (send synopsis first), W, Open. Seating: 84. Black box with a two-story ceiling. Lighting and sound, green room, two and a half dressing rooms, lobby, box office, concessions, street and valet parking, AC/heat, restrooms. Contact: Bryan Rasmussen WHITMORE-LINDLEY THEATRE CENTER 11006 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-761-0704 www.whitmorelindleytheatrecenter.com email: egaynes@aol.com R (any kind of show or event), W, Open. Whitmore seating: 75. Lindley seating: 49. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing rooms, lobby, concessions, ample street parking, AC/heat, restrooms. Contact: Edmund Gaynes WORKING STAGE THEATRE 1516 N. Gardner St. West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-851-2603 www.workingstage.com email: wstheater@sbcglobal.net R-VA, H&R, W, Open. Seating: 49. Stage: 18’x22’. Staged readings, shows, and classes but no rehearsals. Contact: Frank Megna and Diana Ljungaeus ZEPHYR THEATRE 7456 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-653-4667 www.zephyrtheatre.com email: thezephyr@aol.com R. Seating: 76-82 fixed, additional 21 flexible. Thrust. Lighting and sound, two dressing rooms, lobby, street parking or valet from adjacent restaurant, AC/heat, ADA-accessible restrooms. Contact: Margie Kment, general manager INDEPENDENT THEATER COMPANIES These companies either tour, rent space as needed, or are in temporary residence at a specific theater named in parentheses. As such, they are typically not the folks to call about rentals. On submitting manuscripts to theatrical companies: Before sending a manuscript to a theatrical company, writers should send a query composed of a synopsis, a cast breakdown, a few pages of sample dialogue, the playwright’s résumé, and information about if or when and where the play has been performed. Include a SASE. ABOUT PRODUCTIONS 145 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 626-396-0920 www.aboutPD.org email: AboutPD@aol.com Limited. Contact: Theresa Chavez, artistic director; Frier McCollister Jr., general manager AMERICAN LATINO THEATRE 323-850-2655 www.amlt.org R-VA, H&R, M, Membership. THE ANTAEUS COMPANY (Deaf West Theatre) 5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-506-5436 www.antaeus.org email: info@anteus.org M (of new translations of classic plays or adaptations of classic material), D ($25/month), W (Monday night workshops to company members and invited guests only, Antaeus Academy classes and workshops open to the public by audition). Contact: Jeanie Hackett THE ARTIST THEATRE GROUP (Saint Michaels All Angels Church) 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Fireside Room Sutdio City, CA 91604 Mail: 18620 Hatteras St., Ste. 176, Tarzana, CA 91356 818-400-2270 www.theartisttheatregroup.homestead.com email: mattiedaisy@sbcglobal.net M, H&R, W. Focusing on original writings and producing. Contact: Anthony Montes BRAIN BREW ENTERTAINMENT 6324 Ivarene Ave. Hollywood, CA 90068 323-461-0640 www.brainbrewentertainment.com email: patti@ brainbrewentertainment.com H&R. Custom-written sketch and musical comedy. Interactive mystery theater. Live game shows. Team building and corporate events. Contact: Patti Negri, producer BUFFALO NIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY Mail: 1638 S. Garth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90035-3606 www.buffalonights.org email: info@buffalonights.org H&R. Contact: Brian Kite, artistic director BURGLARS OF HAMM 10868 Weddington St. North Hollywood, CA 91601 323-769-6334 www.burglarsofhamm.com email: info@burglarsofhamm.com Contact: Carolyn Almos CALIFORNIA REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY (CSULB) Cal Rep aboard the Queen Mary 1126 Queen’s Highway Long Beach, CA 90802 Mail: 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840 562-985-7891 www.calrep.org calrepcompany@gmail.com Box office: 562-985-5526 M, W. Contact: Joanne Gordon, artistic director; Eric Imley, managing director CEDARBURG PRODUCTIONS 1221 N. Kings Rd., Ste. 404 West Hollywood, CA 90069 323-969-1774 email: me@elizabethkarr.com M (send query letter first), Open. Contact: Elizabeth Karr, artistic director CELTIC ARTS CENTER (T.U. Studios) 10943 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, CA 91602 Mail: 5062 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 3003 North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-760-8322 www.celticartscenter.com email: celt@celticartscenter.com M (contact first), W. Contact: Doug Dean, president CIRCLE X THEATRE COMPANY (Atwater Village Theatre) 3269 Casitas Ave. Atwater Village, CA 90039 Mail: 2118 Panorama Terrace Los Angeles, CA 90039 213-804-5491 Fax: 323-913-1659 www.circlextheatre.org email: circlextheatre@aol.com M (Attn: Jen Keys, Literary Director), H&R (Attn: Johanna McKay, Membership Director), W (Attn: Tim Wright, Artistic Director). Contact: Jennifer A. Skinner, producing director; Camille Schenkkan, development director CIRCUS THEATRICALS (The Hayworth Theatre) 2511 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057 Mail: PO Box 586 Culver City, CA 90232 310-226-6144 www.circustheatricals.com email: jstehlin@circustheatricals.com M, H&R, D, W. Contact: Jack Stehlin, artistic director; Joe Bays, literary coordinator CORNERSTONE THEATER COMPANY 708 Traction Ave. Los Angeles CA 90013 213-613-1700 www.cornerstonetheater.org W. Midsize theater company that works site-specifically and nationally. Contact: Michael John Garces, artistic director; Negin Singh, development associate; Ramy Eletreby, communications director CREATIVE PLAYGROUND PO Box 1426 Los Angeles, CA 90078-1426 310-636-8089 (voice mail) www.creativeplayground.org Contact: Karen Hardcastle, karen@creativeplayground.org; ElizabethTobias, elizabeth@creativeplayground.org CULVER CITY PUBLIC THEATRE PO Box 93 Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 712-5482 www.ccpt.org E-mail: info@ccpt.org H&R, Open. Contact: Heidi Dotson, president DOWNEY CIVIC LIGHT OPERA (Downey Civic Theatre) 8435 E. Firestone Blvd. Downey, CA 90241 Mail: PO Box 429, Downey, CA 90241 562-923-1714 www.downeyciviclightopera.org email: downeyclo@hotmail.com H&R, M. Contact: Marsha Moode ECHO THEATER COMPANY Mail: 12400 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 165 Studio City, CA 91604 www.echotheatercompany.com email: info@echotheatercompany.com H&R (attn: Andrea Grano, membership chair). Contact: Lauren Bass, producing director; Chris Fields, artistic director; Jenn Heater, managing director ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE-LA (Atwater Village Theatre) 3269 Casitas Ave. Atwater Village, CA 90039 Mail: 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 134 Los Angeles, CA 90004 213-368-9552 www.ensemblestudiotheatrela.org info@EnsembleStudioTheatreLA.org H&R, M, W (Ongoing Sunday Best for works-in-progress, weekly Playwrights’ Unit, First Looks/Full Lengths and Winterfest staged readings of new plays, individualized Fuel Workshops, ongoing Performance Lab). West Coast branch of Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York. Contact: Laura Jane Salvato FIRST STAGE L.A. (The Missing Piece Theatre) 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 Mail: PO Box 38280 Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-850-6271 www.firststagela.org email: firststagela@aol.com M, H&R, W (writers workshops and staged readings), Membership, D ($75 for three months or $250/year), Limited. Seating: 65 (flexible). Black box. Contact: Dennis Safren, literary manager FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY (Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse) 39 S. El Molino Pasadena, CA 91101 Mail: PO Box 61192 Pasadena, CA 91116 626-792-7116 www.furioustheatre.org email: info@furioustheatre.org M (see submission guidelines on website), Membership, Limited. Contact: Nick Cernoch, managing director GOLDEN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (Madrid Theatre) 23233 Saticoy St., Ste. 107 818-887-9178 www.goldenpac.net email: goldenpac01@aol.com W. Contact: Shelli Miller, executive director HAVOK THEATRE COMPANY www.havoktheatre.com email: info@havoktheatre.com H & R, M (submissions via email). Nick DeGruccio, artistic director; Chad Borden, producing director HOLLYWOOD THESPIAN CO. 8443 Vicksburg Ave. Westchester, CA 90045 www.hollywoodthespiancompany.com info@hollywoodthespiancompany.com M, D, H&R. Contact: Renita Thomas-Franklin, artistic director; Rai Tasco, founder ION THEATRE COMPANY (BlkBox) 3704 Sixth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 Mail: PO Box 161199 San Diego, CA 92176 619-600-5020 www.iontheatre.com email: mail@iontheatre.com R-VA,W, M, Membership, Limited. Seating: 49. Black box. Lighting and sound, green room, dressing room, box office, AC/heat, handicap accessible restrooms. Contact: Glenn Paris, producing artistic director INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY (NoHo Arts Center) PO Box 349 North Hollywood, CA 91603 818-765-8732 www.interactla.org fredinteract@gmail.com H & R, M. Contact: John Hemphill, president; DJ Harner, play development; Fred Cross, Secretary INTERNATIONAL CITY THEATRE (Long Beach Performing Arts Center) 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Mail: 110 Pine Ave., Ste. 820 Long Beach, CA 90802 562-495-4595 www.internationalcitytheatre.org email: ict@ictlongbeach.org H&R. Contact: Caryn Desai, artistic director L.A. THEATRE WORKS James Bridges Theater UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television 235 Charles E. Young Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90095 Mail: 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 310-827-0808 www.latw.org email: latw@latw.org H&R. Produces radio plays for National Public Radio. Contact: Susan Albert Loewenberg, producing director LEAN DOG, MEAN DOG PROD. Mail: 6436 Maryland Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-939-7679 email: ernthemick@yahoo.com M (after query letter sent with SASE sent first), H&R. Contact: Ernest Kearney LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 1158 26th St., Ste. 399 Santa Monica, CA 90403 310-453-5069 www.lawsc.net email: lawsc@earthlink.net H&R, W. Contact: Lisa Wolpe LUCID BY PROXY THEATER GROUP 5714 Craner Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-527-5445 www.lucidbyproxy.com email: lucidbyproxy@gmail.com H&R, M (see website for submission policies), Open. Lucid specializes in original, unpublished work, especially plays that have not previously been produced professionally. Also helps promote solo performers (see website). Contact: David Nett MONKEY WRENCH COLLECTIVE 204 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton, CA. 92832 www.monkeywrenchcollective.org email: press@monkeywrenchcollective.org H&R, M (see website FAQ for submission guidelines), W, Membership, Open. Monthly board meetings. Contact: Dave Barton, artistic directors MUSICAL THEATRE GUILD (Alex Theatre, Scherr Forum at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza) c/o Weston Capital Management 12424 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 818-848-6844 www.musicaltheatreguild.com email: info@musicaltheatreguild.com H&R, M, D, Membership, Limited. Nonprofit company, performs staged readings of seldom-seen musicals five times per year. MUSICAL THEATRE WEST (Carpenter Performing Arts Center) 6200 Atherton St. Long Beach, CA 90815 Mail: 4350 E. Seventh St. Long Beach, CA 90804 www.musical.org 562-856-1999 Fax: 562-856-1997 H&R, Open. Contact: Paul Garman, executive director, ext. 227 M.Y.E. THEATRE COMPANY 213 Sheldon Street, Ste. B El Segundo, CA 90245 310-322-3142 email: janemcsam@aol.com M, H&R, Membership, Limited. Contact: Jane McEneaney NEEDTHEATER 6214 Drexel Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90048 www.needtheater.org email: info@needtheater.org 323-795-2215 H&R, W, Open. Philosophy is to offer Los Angeles theater as riveting social dialogue. Semiannual main stages, workshops, and quarterly board meetings. PARSONS NOSE THEATER (Lineage Performing Arts Center) 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105 Mail: 1325 Monterey Rd. South Pasadena, CA 91030 626-403-7667 www.parsonsnose.com email: parsonsnose@mac.com H&R, Membership, Limited. Contact: Lance Davis, artistic director PCPA THEATREFEST (Allan Hancock College Marian Theatre) 800 S. College Dr. Santa Maria, CA 93454 805-928-7731 www.pcpa.org email: publicity@pcpa.org M (attn: Patricia Troxel), W, Membership (faculty and students), Open. Also performs at the festival outdoor theater in Solvang. Contact: Michael Black, managing director, ext. 4112 PLAYWRIGHTS’ ARENA (Los Angeles Theatre Center) 514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 213-627-4473 Los Angeles, CA 90004 www.playwrightsarena.org email: jrivera923@juno.com M (attn: Annette Lee, literary manager), H&R, Open. Only Los Angeles playwrights. Contact: Jon Rivera THE PORTERS OF HELLSGATE THEATRE COMPANY (The Whitmore Theatre, North Hollywood) 818-325-2055 www.portersofhellsgate.com portersofhellsgate@gmail.com H&R, Limited. The Porters of Hellsgate is a new classical theater company under the artistic direction of Charles Pasternak. Contact: Alex Parker, managing director THE PRODUCTION COMPANY (The Lex Theatre) 6760 Lexington Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 310-869-7546 www.theprodco.com email: mail@theprodco.com R-VA, H&R (hard copy or email, attn: Skip Pipo, membership director), M (hard copy or email, attn: Play-reading Division), W (Produces monthly member-selected and generated showcases and limited runs designed to develop into full-scale productions for the main season), D, Membership, Limited. Seating: 50. Specializing in productions with a social conscience. Contact: August Viverito, artistic director RED DOG SQUADRON www.reddogsquadron.com email: reddog@reddogsquadron.com M (electronic submissions only), Limited. Contact: Brad Raider and James Roday, co–artistic directors REPRISE! BROADWAY’S BEST (The Freud Playhouse at UCLA) Office: 11620Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 870 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-295-1171 www.reprise.org email: info@reprise.org Open. Contact: Gilles Chiasson, producing director ROGUE MACHINE (Theatre/Theater) www.roguemachinetheatre.com H & R, M (email submissions to henry.murray@roguemachine.com). Contact: John Perrin Flynn and Elina de Santos, co–artistic directors; Matthew Elkins, producing director; Henry Murray, literary RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY 1006 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 805-667-2900 www.rubicontheatre.org H&R (attn: Lisa Jackson), M (call first), W, Membership. Contact: Karyl Lynn Burns and Jim O’Neil, co-artistic directors THE SHAKESPEARE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES 1238 W. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-481-2273 www.shakespearecenter.org email: info@shakespearecenter.org R-VA, H&R (March or April mostly), W (youth and adult), Membership, Open. Contact: Ben Donenberg, artistic director SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE 5850 W. Third St., Ste. 234 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323-293-7257 www.scjewishrep.com email: info@scjewishrep.org H&R, M, Membership, Open. Adults and children. Contact: David Ellenstein, Maury Ginsberg, co–artistic directors THEATRE 40 (Reuben Cordova Theatre at Beverly Hills High School) 241 Moreno Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Mail: PO Box 5401 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-364-0535 www.theatre40.org H&R, D, Limited. Seating: 99. Contact: David Hunt Stafford, artistic director THEATRE UNLEASHED 15335 Morrison St., Ste. 145 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-497-3701 www.theatreunleashed.com email: theatreunleashed@aol.com H&R, M. Productions are at varying locations. Contact: Jim Martyka, director of publicity TOWNE STREET THEATRE 4101 Budlong Ave., Ste. 4 Los Angeles, CA 90037 213-712-6944 www.townestreet.org email: info@townestreet.org H&R (email tstsubmit@yahoo.com with “Membership” in subject line), M (send to Veronica McClelland, 4101 Budlong Ave., #4, Los Angeles, CA 90037), D, W (adults and children), Membership, Limited. Contact: Nancy Cheryll Davis-Bellamy, artistic-producing director VITALITY PRODUCTIONS 746 S. Los Angeles St., Ste. 506 Los Angeles, CA 90014 646-206-6527 email: vitalityproductions@gmail.com H&R, M, Limited. Contact: Liz Vital and Nick Mills VS. THEATRE COMPANY PO Box 2474 Los Angeles, CA 91610 323-816-2471 www.vstheatre.org H&R, W (biannual master class), Open. Focuses on producing West Coast/Los Angeles premieres from the best contemporary playwrights around. Contact: Johnny Clark, co–artistic directors WEST COAST ENSEMBLE PO Box 868 Van Nuys, CA 91408 818-786-1900 www.wcensemble.org email: wcemgmt@aol.com H&R, M, D ($15/month), Membership, Limited. Contact Les Hanson, artistic director WHITTIER COMMUNITY THEATRE (The Center Theatre) 7630 S. Washington Ave. Whittier, CA 90602 Mail: PO Box 601 Whittier, CA 90608 562-693-1105; 562-696-0600 www.whittiercommunitytheatre.org Open. Contact: Richard Devicariis WILL AND COMPANY (The Ricardo Montalban Theatre) 1615 N. Vine St. Hollywood, CA 90028 Mail: 4675 Willis Ave., Ste. 302 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-990-1558 www.willandcompany.com H&R, W, Touring Company, Limited. WOMEN IN THEATRE 11684 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 444 Studio City, CA 91604 818-763-5222 www.womenintheatre.com email: info@womenintheatre.com M (attn: Justine Visione, play-reading chair), H&R, D ($50/year), W, Membership (men also welcome). Monthly board meetings, luncheons, play readings, plus special events. Contact: Talmadge Ragan, president WRITE ACT REPERTORY COMPANY (St. Stephen’s Church) 6128 Yucca Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 Mail: 6125 Carlos Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 323-469-3113 www.writeactrep.org email: info@writeactrep.org R, H&R, M, W, D, Membership, Limited (actors, writers, directors, designers, and technicians). Contact: John Lant, producing artistic director ZOO DISTRICT PO Box 29106 Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-464-3375 www.zoodistricttheatre.org email: zoodistrict@gmail.com Open. Contact: Jon Kellam and Charlie Otte, co-artistic directors STUDIOS FOR RENT DUARTE DANCE CENTER 2084C Central Ave. Duarte, CA 91010 626-260-0613 www.duartedancecenter.com R, H&R, W. Studio A: 600 sq. ft. Studio B: 1,000 sq. ft. There are also 50 folding chairs. Contact: Rosemary Wright MADILYN CLARK STUDIOS 10852 Burbank Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-506-7762 www.madilynclarkstudios.com email: info@madilynclarkstudios.com R. Five studios: Studio A: 30’ x 60’. Studio B: 20’ x 40’. Studio C: 16’ x 24’. Studio D: 15’ x 20’. Studio E: 20’ x 40’. Each studio equipped with piano, sound system, mirrors with curtain, wood floor, refrigerator, tables, and chairs. Garden for lunch and breaks. Contact: Madilyn Clark So you’ve got the space, and the play’s in great shape. Want anyone other than your mom and your agent to know about it? How about programs, tickets, fliers, posters? You should have thought of all that. We’ve done some of the thinking for you with the following listing of services. Of course, if your main goal is to reach industry folks (and how dare we suggest such a thing), Breakdown Services offers good agent and CD flier deals; call 310-276-9166 for more info. TICKETS LAStageTIX 644 Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90039 www.lastagetix.com LA Stage Alliance provides comprehensive online show listings, with more than 600 performing-arts events (plays, musicals, concerts, and more) included annually, covering six counties. Half-price tickets to many shows available for online purchase. Tickets and listings are available to the general public without membership, but organizational membership is required to list productions and sell tickets. Plays 411 323-965-9996 www.plays411.com email: info@plays411.com Production service company and ticket agency for plays, 24/7 telephone and online reservations. Graphics and printing, marketing, publicity, insurance, websites, casting, accounting. Competitive prices. Seat Advisor Inc. 555 W. Beech St., Ste. 302 San Diego, CA 92101 877-732-8627 www.seatadvisor.com Seat Advisor offers powerful box office software with integrated Internet sales. It is designed to be intuitive and easy to learn for live event venues of all shapes and sizes. Contact: Rick Iverson, western regional sales manager Theater Mania www.theatermania.com Provides box office, telephone, and online ticketing services to clients across the nation through its proprietary ticketing systems. PUBLICITY Although anyone can put on a play, getting audiences and critics to come see your show is not an easy task. A publicist handles everything from sending out press releases about your production to inviting critics to strategizing your advertising and marketing. Aldrich & Associates Inc. 65 Pine Ave., Ste. 320 Long Beach, CA 90802 562-436-5156 Fax: 562-435-8204 www.AldrichPR.com email: larry@aldrichpr.com Aldrich & Associates is a full-service public-relations and marketing-communications agency. Founded in 1984 and serving some of the nation’s largest corporations, it also provides PR and marketing services for Boston Court Performing Arts Complex, Zebulon Projects, Theatre@Boston Court, and many independent theatrical productions. Baker Winokur Ryder 9100 Wilshire Blvd., 5th Fl. West Tower Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-550-7776 Fax: 310-550-1701 www.bwr-pr.com email: info@bwr-la.com A public relations firm with more than 30 years’ experience, Baker Winokur Ryder typically handles mid- to higher-end theaters, as well as A-list clients, film, and television accounts. Creative PR 888-233-5650 Fax: 323-651-0320 www.creativepr.org email: kathy@creativepr.org This is a boutique firm, in business for more than 20 years, that specializes in theatrical and cultural events and is known for reasonable rates and individual attention to each client. Kathy Gronau heads a team of four, with extensive backgrounds in public relations and marketing. Clients have included theatrical productions ranging from 99-seat plan to national tours, dance and music performance groups, and art galleries. Davidson & Choy Publicity 4311 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 202 Los Angeles, CA 90010 323-954-7510 Fax: 323-954-7520 www.dcpublicity.com email: j.davidson@dcpublicity.com; t.choy@dcpublicity.com Davidson & Choy Publicity (press representatives) is one of this region’s leading firms specializing in publicity for the performing arts and books and has a history of representing Broadway musicals. The firm represents Cirque du Soleil, Spamalot in Las Vegas, Dance at the Music Center, Opera Pacific, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Richmark Entertainment at the Wadsworth and Brentwood theaters, Disney Parks, and Walking With Dinosaurs: The Live Experience, currently on a national arena tour. Recently the firm represented Los Angeles engagements of The Lion King, Hairspray, The Producers, Mamma Mia!, and The Vagina Monologues. The company has also represented American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance, New York City Ballet Theater, Kirov Ballet, and Kodak Theatre attractions. Other clients include UCLA Live International Theatre Festival, Levitt Pavilion, Le Salon de Musiques, Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Silent Film Gala, Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards, and Laurence Bergreen’s “Columbus: The Four Voyages.” Demand PR David Elzer Marketing and Public Relations 818-508-1754 www.demandpr.com email: davidelzer@me.com Demand PR specializes in the marketing and publicity of Los Angeles theater. Current clients include 3D Theatricals, Celebration Theatre, Cabrillo Music Theatre, Colony Theatre Company, Fox Performing Arts Center, Furious Theatre Company, Havok Theatre Company, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, NoHo Arts Center, Open Fist Theatre Company, Road Theatre Company, San Diego Musical Theatre, Rubicon Theatre Company, and Theatre Tribe. Ecco! Public Relations, etc. 323-876-0227 email: dianahale@earthlink.net Diana and Bernadette Hale have done publicity for Theatre 40 for 30 years and started Ecco! Public Relations, etc., six years ago. They have handled publicity for Eclectic Company Theatre, the Interact Theatre Company, and dozens of other production companies. They take productions of any size. Long Pine Communications Gail Matsunaga 310-597-4049 email: longpine@bigfoot.com Gail Matsunaga has 15 years’ experience publicizing small theater in L.A. She provides her clients with hands-on, personal service, and for this reason she doesn’t take many clients at a time. She has publicized productions at the Odyssey, Company of Angels, Hudson, as well as for 12 Angry Men, Bad Seed, Ernest in Love, and the Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble. Projects include NoHo Theatre and Arts Festival and Virtual Theatre Project. Lucy Pollak Public Relations 818-887-1499 Fax: 831-536-1656 email: lucy@lucypr.com With a background in producing, Lucy Pollak is able to provide personal service with an understanding of a theater producer’s needs. She has worked in L.A. theater since 1980. Some of her clients include the Antaeus Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA, The Fountain Theatre, L.A. Theatre Works, International City Theatre, the L.A. County Arts Commission, the Matrix Theatre Company, Padua Playwrights, Rogue Artists Ensemble, and Theatricum Botanicum. Michael Sterling & Associates An Entertainment Public Relations Company 11684 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 858 Sherman Oaks, CA 91604 818-623-7300 www.msapr.net/ email: msterling@msapr.net A full-service, high-end boutique public relations and production company, Michael Sterling & Associates offers local, regional, and national exposure. While it deals mainly with higher-end clients, it is flexible. Among current clients are Olympic champion and figure skating icon Scott Hamilton; Broadway World TV; the State of the Arts Radio Series broadcast by LATalkRadio.com; SeaGlass Theatre of Los Angeles; and the Glendale Centre Theatre. Since June 2006, MS&A has produced more than 350 acts at Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in Los Angeles. Sterling’s Upstairs also annually produces LA’s Next Great Stage Star, an industry-judged competition geared toward discovering the musical theater community’s best new talent. Patty Onagan Publicity 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 405 Studio City, CA 91604 818-464-3706 Fax: 818-464-3766 email: ponagan@aol.com Patty Onagan has more than 10 years of theatrical publicity, marketing, special events, and producing experience. Current and past clients: Pasadena Playhouse, Theatre League at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, City Kids: The Musical, Pussycat Dolls Live at the Roxy, Bare: A Pop Opera, Maybe Baby It’s You (starring Tori Spelling), Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the Cañon Theatre, and the Geffen Playhouse. She also works for nonprofit theater companies such as the Elephant Theatre Company, Camelot Artist Productions, and TheSpyAnts. Special rates are available for nonprofit theater organizations. Pegge forrest & associates 4468 Strohm Ave. Toluca Lake, CA 91602 818-760-0964 Toluca Lake Fax: 818-508-9698 email: rnfrst@aol.com Pegge Forrest has 25 years of public relations and publicity experience. Her two offices—located in Toluca Lake and in North Hollywood—are a full-service public relations and marketing firm. Forrest & Associates has multilayered experience in nonprofit and 99-Seat theater, with a specialty in hands-on image building. Current clients include Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Hermosa Beach Playhouse, El Portal Theatre, Valley Musical Theatre, and Weddington Street Productions. Forrest Associates also includes Jay Irwin and Debbi Swanson Patrick. Philip Sokoloff PO Box 94387 Pasadena, CA 91109 626-683-9205 Fax: 626-683-9172 email: showbizphil@yahoo.com Philip Sokoloff offers his own writing skills and reasonable rates along with his 17 years of experience in publicity. He handles public relations for, among others, Theatre West, the MET Theatre, the Sierra Madre Playhouse, Robey Theatre Company, Eclectic Company Theatre, Fremont Centre Theatre, Latino Theatre Company, Los Angeles Theatre Center, and the Edgemar Center for the Arts. Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners 18411 Hatteras St., Ste. 246 Tarzana, CA 91356 818-342-4319 www.theatreplanners.com email: racquel@theatreplanners.com Lehrman graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts 10 years ago and has been producing and publicizing theater ever since. Her organization is a production-publicity firm that specializes in 99-seat-and-under productions. The company has worked with the LA Weekly–nominated Meta Theatre Company, Meadow’s Basement, and numerous other acclaimed individual productions. She is also the owner of the Lounge Theatre on Theatre Row in Hollywood. RMH Media 548 S. Spring St., Ste. 910 Los Angeles, CA 90013 323-934-9248 www.rmhmedia.net email: mail@rmhmedia.net RMH Media is a specialty publicity and marketing firm that offers customized, innovative public relations and marketing campaigns for a range of clients, special events, and causes, with an emphasis on filmed and legit entertainment as well as philanthropy. RMH Media partners with clients to create strategic public relations, branding, image creation, web design, and the development of strategic cross-promotion campaigns. RMH Media has represented films by such acclaimed directors as Robert Altman, Mike Figgis, Alan Rudolph, Chen Kaige, Justin Lin, Tobe Hooper, Julien Temple, and Agustin Diaz-Yanes. RMH Media is the agency of record for the Independent Shakespeare Company (ISC), which has received rave reviews and record crowds at the new Griffith Park venue. R.S. Bailey, Tz Entertainment 323-466-3134 email: tzentpr@aol.com R.S. Bailey is the former marketing and communications director of the Los Angeles Theatre Center and the press relations director of the Los Angeles Actors’ Theatre. He has been involved in publicity for theater in Los Angeles since 1980. He has an extensive background in 99-seat theater, representing productions of original plays. He has regularly represented Theatre/Theater, San Quentin Drama Workshop, Theatre Tribe, and numerous independent productions. Extended services also include photography, graphics, full production support, and lighting equipment for rent. He is a subscription-marketing specialist and worked closely with subscription guru Danny Newman. Selfman & Others PR PO Box 641831 Los Angeles, CA 90064 323-653-4555 email: floself@aol.com www.wordsalamode.com Selfman & Others PR (Flo Selfman) handles PR and marketing for theater productions, events, festivals, books, and authors. Shows range from big musicals to solo shows, comedy, drama, and world and regional premieres. Theater clients include the Coast Playhouse, the Court Theatre, the Stella Adler Auditorium, Hudson Mainstage, and Odyssey Theatre. Projects include the West Coast Brecht Centennial Festival and the LAMEC Festival. Up and Running 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 149 Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-733-7073 email: jerrycharlson@yahoo.com In the “biz” side of showbiz for more than 15 years, the arts consultants at Up and Running have extensive experience, especially in theater publicity. Clients have included individual producers and solo performers, as well as established theaters from 99-seat to the Los Angeles Theatre Center. Prices are reasonable and the first consultation, with an evaluation of client needs, is free. Wayne McWorter 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-468-1743 email: wayne@nederlander.com This prominent publicist has more than 25 years of experience and handles publicity for Broadway/L.A. engagements at the Pantages Theatre and other venues. He infrequently takes on outside projects. PRINTERS The Actor’s Photo Lab 13223 Ventura Blvd., Ste. A Studio City. CA 91604 818-789-9809 www.theactorsphotolab.com email: info@theactorsphotolab.com Americas Printer 6910 Aragon Circle Buena Park, CA 90620 714-521-1100 Fax: 714-521-5650 www.americasprinter.com Argentum Photo Lab 6550 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-461-2775 Fax: 323-790-0459 www.argentum.com email: custservice@argentum.com Certified Printer 1525 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-465-5411 Fax: 323-467-9100 www.certprint.com email: cp@certprint.com Charlie Chan Printers 7402 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-850-5407 Fax: 323-850-5426 www.charliechan.com Henry Printing & Copying 6110 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-464-7228 Fax: 323-464-5805 email: henryprinting@sbcglobal.net Isgo Lepejian Digital Services 933 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-856-5280 www.isgophoto.com email: kiosk@isgophoto.com Minuteman Press 7818 Florence Ave. Downey, CA 90240 562-776-8888 Fax: 562-776-8999 www.downey.minutemanpress.com email: minutemandowney@minutemanpress.com Miracle Offset 16654 Soledad Canyon, Ste. 221 Santa Clarita, CA 91387 661-257-3555 www.miracleo.com email: print@miracleo.com Rabbit Lithographics 1333 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 213-250-9062 Fax: 213-250-9170 www.rabbitlitho.com email: josie@rabbitlitho.com Reproductions 3499 Cahuenga Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA 90068 323-845-9595 Fax: 323-845-0188 www.reproductions.com email: information@reproductions.com West L.A. Print & Copy 11577 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-473-5620 Fax: 310-478-1532 www.westlaprint.com email: service@westlaprint.com STAGE COMBAT You don’t only hire actors when you do a play. What if the script calls for a fight scene? The Academy of Theatrical Combat at Swords Fencing Studio 2115 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504 818-364-8420 www.theatricalcombat.com David Lea’s Stunt Fights Stunt Action Choreography 818-603-9696 www.davelea.com email: davelea7@earthlink.net Film Fighting L.A. 310-447-8438 www.filmfightingla.com email: bob@filmfightingla.com Samurai Action Studio PO Box 641 Lomita, CA 90717 310-849-1466 www.samuraiaction.com email: info@samuraiaction.com Samurai Stage Combat at Junior Gym of West Los Angeles 2218 Cotner Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-849-1466 www.samuraistagecombat.com email: info@samuraistagecombat.com Swordplay Fencing Studios 64 East Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 818-566-1777 www.swordplayla.com email: director@swordplayla.com INSURANCE Producing theater isn’t just an art; it’s a business, and as with any business, there are legal and financial dimensions you’ll have to address sooner rather than later. The following listing should help you on your way. C&S International Insurance Brokers Inc. Debra Kozee 19 Fulton St., Ste. 308A New York, NY 10038 800-257-0883; 212-406-4499 www.csins.com www.documentary-insurance.com email: staff@csins.com C&S Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance brokerage that specializes in arts, entertainment, and media. It offers national insurance programs for theaters and performing arts companies. Johnsonese Brokerage 3660 N. Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 2602 Chicago, IL 60613 773-857-0242 www.johnsonese.com email: info@johnsonese.com Licensed in California, Johnsonese Brokerage insures organizations involved with all aspects of the performing arts, including production companies, theaters, theater companies, and dance companies. Schweickert & Company Valcourt Insurance Services 15 Peters Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92606 800-748-6293; 714-436-6400 www.schweickert.com Schweickert & Company insures more than 100 performing arts organizations throughout the U.S., including theaters, opera and dance companies, and orchestras. The company has a great deal of experience with nonprofit groups in particular, although it’s capable of handling the insurance needs of any performing arts group. The company is also actively involved with theater, understands the needs of theater companies, and can handle groups of any size. Coverage includes property, casualty, liability, and workers’ compensation. Call for rates. Ventura Insurance Brokerage Inc. 475 Park Ave. South, 17th Fl. New York, NY 10016 212-702-3300 Fax: 212-702-3333 email: ventura@venturainsurance.com Ventura’s team members have decades of experience working with productions of all sorts, as well as with rental companies, post-production facilities, graphic design firms, and theatrical companies. They can also assist small producers, low-budget features, shorts, and showcases through their exclusive program with the Hanover Insurance Company. VALET If you are renting from a theater without a parking lot or its own valet service, you may opt to hire a valet service on your own. Most companies provide valets at a rate between $13 and $18 per hour per attendant—that’s for free valet parking for your guests. If you decide to let your patrons pay the valets directly, then the amount collected will be deducted from your prearranged fee. Negotiate that in advance, as some companies do not charge guests directly. The number of attendants will depend on the number of patrons you expect: typically one attendant for each 15 cars. Make sure the company is insured. Also, when you call, have as much information as possible regarding the area around the theater: If you can make the attendants’ job easier by finding a nearby lot for them to park in, they will often give you a discount on the hourly rate. Some companies need as many as three weeks or more advance notice; many need only a few days. It is always a good idea to check with the theater owner to see if he or she can recommend a valet service company. Arrow Parking 323-461-8548 Express Valet 800-522-8156 KEI Parking Management 800-559-7275 Parking Company of America 562-862-2118 Precision Valet 818-241-5011 Premiere Valet Services 323-876-5816 Z Valet & Shuttle Service 323-954-3700 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Obviously we can’t list every stage manager, set builder, lighting technician, etc. in Los Angeles. But we offer to list—as part of our weekly publication—any stage tech job openings a theater has for a $30 fee per notice. So remember, if you are going to put on a show and you have a need for a cast member or a technical person, be sure to get your information to us by Friday, 1:30 p.m., for the following Thursday’s issue. You can fill out a casting/crew notice form at our website, under the Casting & Jobs tab. If you have any questions, contact the casting department at bswcasting@backstage.com. When you’ve got witches who need to boil and toil and trouble, you’ll need a cauldron, some dry ice, and probably some good wax noses and warts. Eerie lighting and a blasted heath will help—and the sound of howling banshees wouldn’t hurt. You get the idea. Here’s a list of places to go in the L.A. area to rent the right set piece, light instrument, sound setup, or natty period threads. Some of the companies below fit into multiple categories, but we don’t double or triple list them. The list was compiled with a preference for businesses that regularly cater to local theaters and sometimes even offer theaters a money-saving break. That’s a special effect everyone would like to brew up. LIGHTS angstrom stage lighting 837 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 866-275-9211 www.angstromlighting.com This company has full lighting equipment for rent or sale, including expendables, projection systems, and special effects. The company also delivers. Astro Audio Video Lighting 6615 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91201 818-549-9915 www.astroavl.com email: craigm@astroavl.com This company specializes in club, DJ, dance, and theatrical lighting and sound rentals. Entertainment Lighting Services 11440 Sheldon St. Sun Valley, CA 91352 818-769-9800 www.elslights.com ELS rents and sells stage and film/TV lighting: rigging, staging, truss, power distribution, automated lighting, special effects, and expendables. It also offers full production support. Hollywood Rentals/Olesen Lighting/ESS 12800 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342 818-407-7800 www.hollywoodrentals.com Olesen has for sale or rent any lighting equipment you need, and the inventory is constantly updated. It also carries set supplies: paint, fabric, etc. (The paint is not for rent.) PROPS AND SETS Note that a great resource for props and set-dressing needs is the printed guide Debbie’s Book, which you can sample at www.debbiesbook.com. Alley Cats 7107 Case Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-9178 email: alleycatsprops@gmail.com As the name promises, this place specializes in “alley dressing”—i.e., newspaper kiosks, Dumpsters, trash cans. It also has theater seats in rows of four or two—some red and some purple. Art Models & Props 7668 San Fernando Rd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 951-206-9156 www.artmodelsandprops.com email: modelsandprops@msn.com Art Models & Props specializes in custom building and special effects lighting (black lighting, lasers, fiber optics), as well as robotics and puppeteering, and is also a production company. EC Prop Rentals 11846 Sherman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-764-2008 www.ecprops.com email: ecprops@aol.com The specialty here is industrial props, the sort of things you’d need for a locker room, a factory, a police squad room, a loading dock, etc. Hand Prop Room 5700 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-931-1534 www.hpr.com email: info@hpr.com As the name suggests, you don’t go here for furniture but for things to put on the furniture: luggage, cameras, sporting goods, pictures and lamps, silver, china, guns, and lots of desk-dressing office materials. HPR also has larger items like bicycles, rowboats, telephone booths, and neon signs. If it doesn’t have what you’re looking for, it can find it or custom-make it. Independent Studio Services 9545 Wentworth St. Sunland, CA 91040 818-951-5600 www.issprops.com ISS specializes in set decorations, from period to contemporary furniture, fixtures, appliances, equipment, art, and hand props. It has almost 150,000 square feet of inventory, including one of the largest assortments of large and small bronzes, complete silver and crystal collections, and fitness equipment. Lennie Marvin Prop Heaven 3110 Winona Ave. Burbank, CA 91504 818-841-5882 www.propheaven.com email: sales@propheaven.com Prop Heaven has props to outfit any indoor location you can think of, from a casino to a coffeehouse to a dry cleaner. It also has a large collection of jukeboxes. Omega/Cinema Props 5857 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-466-8201 www.omegacinemaprops.com Omega/Cinema Props claims to offer the largest selection anywhere, with four separate warehouses filled with props. It specializes in interior furnishings and set decorations, from furniture to rugs to linens, and in outfitting restaurant and office sets. It also has a huge inventory of Wild West props and sets. Pinacoteca Picture Props 5735 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 323-965-2722; 323-965-9901 (second warehouse) www.pinacotecaprops.com email: sales@pinaprops.com The specialty here is framed art pieces, from painting to mixed media, as well as custom frame work. All the art it offers is cleared for use on camera and onstage. Southern California Architectural Salvage 720 E. 18th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 213-623-3119 www.santafewrecking.net email: info@socalsalvage.com SoCal Salvage (formerly Santa Fe Wrecking) sells a great deal of architectural salvage and used building supplies perfect for set pieces. It has a lot of doors, toilets, windows, bathtubs, and other items. But don’t go there expecting to find furniture; it’s a salvage yard. Woody’s Electrical Prop Rentals 5323 Craner Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-503-1940 www.woodysprops.com email: woody@woodysprops.com As the name suggests, Woody’s has props with lights and switches. Big boxes with rows and rows of buttons, each with its own nefarious purpose. Think Dr. No’s lab. If you need to outfit the island fortress of a super villain, Woody is the man to call. COSTUMES Costume Alley 31139 Via Colinas, Ste. 302 Westlake Village 91362 805-444-1012 www.costumealley.com email: info@costumealley.com Glendale Costumes 746 W. Doran St. Glendale, CA 91203 818-244-1161 Heritage Costumes 1423 Marcelina Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 888-904-9944 www.heritagecostumes.com email: info@heritagecostumes.com Make Believe 3240 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-396-6785 www.makebelieveinccostumes.com/ email: makebelievecostumes@gmail.com Norcostco/California Costume, Stage Lighting, and makeup 3606 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 818-567-0753; 800-220-6915 www.norcostco.com Shelly’s Dance and Costume Wear 2089 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-475-1400 Sales only. No rentals. The Theatre Company 1400 N. Benson Ave. Upland, CA 91786 909-982-5736 www.theatreco.com email: info@theatreco.com Total Fabrication 7338 Valjean Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406 818-375-1022 www.totalfab.com Creators of creatures, specialty costumes, armor, walkarounds, mascots, puppets, makeup effects, and props. Valentino’s Costumes 7324 Greenbush Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-508-9933 www.valentinoscostumes.com email: valentinoscostumes@sbcglobal.net Western Costume Co. 11041 Vanowen St. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-760-0900 www.westerncostume.com email: wccmail@westerncostume.com MAKEUP & HAIR For most makeup needs, the following shops should suffice. Many modeling agencies also represent hair and makeup artists, so check the extensive listings in Call Sheet. The Ben Nye Company 3655 Lenawee Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 310-839-1984 www.bennyemakeup.com Cinema Secrets 4400 Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505 818-846-0579 www.cinemasecrets.com email: info@cinemasecrets.com Frends Beauty Supply 5270 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607 818-769-3834 www.frendsbeautysupplyonline.com email: info@frendsbeauty.com His & Her Hair Goods Co. 5525 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 800-421-4417 www.hisandher.com Custom-made wigs, wig- and facial-hair making supplies SOUND RENTAL Hundreds of companies in Los Angeles rent and sell sound systems, from wireless microphones to amplifiers and speakers. Most have the ability to support theater productions, but not all have experience with theater spaces. Make sure to ask. Sound companies are listed under the heading “Sound Systems & Equipment” on www.yellowpages.com. SCRIPT AND PLAYWRIGHT RESOURCES What’s all this about producing? Say you’re a playwright looking for as many mail slots as possible in which to deposit your polished gem of a script, or as many groups of like-minded scribes with which to gather and complain—er, share information—about your craft, as well as lucrative opportunities to practice that craft. Go ahead, say it: “I’m a playwright.” In short, this list is for you. Academy for New Musical Theatre 5628 Vineland Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-506-8500 www.anmt.org email: academy@anmt.org The Academy for New Musical Theatre supports workshops, readings, studio productions, and collaboration opportunities for writers, composers, actors, directors, producers, and audience members who share a love for musical theater. The company’s mission is to foster the highest quality of musical theater writing and to advance the future of musical theater production. The workshop offers a forum for writers to study the specific crafts of music theater, book writing, composing, and lyric writing, culminating in staged readings and showcases. The application deadline for the workshop, which meets monthly from September to June, is in late summer; placement is by interview. Contact: John Sparks, artistic director Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights 7510 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1050 Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-957-4752 www.laplaywrights.org email: info@laplaywrights.org ALAP is a support and service organization for Southern California playwrights. Events include a biennial Playwrights Expo, an annual Playreading Festival, symposiums, and social gatherings. Publications include a bimonthly newsletter, an annual membership directory, and an online script catalogue. ALAP is all-volunteer. Dues: $40/20 student (tax-deductible) Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 310-822-3006 www.beyondbaroque.org email: info@beyondbaroque.org Beyond Baroque is one of the United States’ leading independent literary/arts centers and public spaces dedicated to literary and cultural production, contact, interaction, and community building. Founded in 1968, it is based in the Old Town Hall in Venice, Calif. It offers readings, new music, free workshops, publishing, a bookstore, archiving, and education. The center launched its own imprint, Beyond Baroque Books, in 1998, dedicated to emerging, overlooked, out-of-print, and experimental writing, as well as the history and legacy of experimental and alternative writing, poetry, and the arts in Los Angeles. Coronet Writers Lab 130 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 310-487-3758 www.coronetwriterslab.com email: tjay3@aol.com The Coronet Writers Lab is a group of committed actors and writers working together to help the writers make their scripts—full-length stage plays and screenplays—the best they can be. Each week several writers receive readings, then positive and constructive feedback on their works-in-progress. It is a dynamic forum in which both actors and writers derive creative fulfillment from lab sessions that meet every Monday at 7 p.m. For further information and to audit a class, please contact the moderator, T. Jay O’Brien, at the above-listed number. First Stage 6817 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-850-6271 www.firststagela.org email: firststageLA@aol.com First Stage works for the development of new work for the screen and stage. It offers staged readings, writer and actor workshops, and general support for the playwright. It is a membership organization, $200 per year, but you don’t have to be a member to have your work read. Contact: Dennis Safren, literary manager New Playwrights Foundation 608 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 18 Santa Monica, CA 90402 310-393-3682 www.newplaywrights.org email: dialogue@newplaywrights.org Since 1969 New Playwrights Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable corporation, has worked to develop and disseminate new works for theater and other media written by local nascent and lesser-known writers. Writers, actors, directors, producers, and composers are welcome to visit workshops free of charge. Meetings are held in Santa Monica on alternate Thursday evenings for readings, critiques, and exchange of information. Contact: Jeff Bergquist, artistic director Playwrights Ink 3425 W. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90004 213-385-4562 email: tom.jacobson@sbcglobal.net Playwrights Ink works to develop stageworthy plays with individual and culturally diverse viewpoints. It fosters relationships with acting ensembles, individual artists, and theaters. Contact: Tom Jacobson Samuel French Theatre & Film Bookshops Hollywood location: 7623 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 323-876-0570 Open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Studio City location: 11963 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 818-762-0535 Open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. www.samuelfrench.com email: info@samuelfrench.com Samuel French has the largest collection of books and publications on theater, film, and television this side of the Chattahoochee (actually, both sides, as there is a New York City location as well). Writers at Work 4022 Fountain Ave., Ste. 202 Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-661-5954 www.writersatwork.com email: wtrsatwork@aol.com Writers at Work offers workshops and other services emphasizing freedom of the imagination, rigorous standards of craft, commitment to one’s work, and a supportive environment honoring diversity of voices, styles, and concerns. While committed to serving all writers, it has a particular interest in those whose stories have not been widely recorded: women, lesbians, gay men, and people of color. Writers Boot camp 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I Santa Monica, CA 90404 800-800-1733 www.writersbootcamp.com email: info@writersbootcamp.com Writers Boot Camp provides intensive coursework, free script evaluation, and ongoing, educational, creative support, and networking opportunities to its members. Its goal is to help members use their time effectively to produce a large volume of writing while keeping their day jobs. Find and follow on Facebook and Twitter. Writers Guild of America, West 7000 W. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-951-4000 www.wga.org The Writers Guild was established in 1933 and is the union for writers in the fields of motion pictures, broadcast, cable, and new technology industries. It represents members in collective bargaining and other labor matters. The Writers Store 3510 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 310-441-5151 www.writersstore.com Sells books, software, DVDs, and anything else that a screenwriter might need to hone his or her craft. SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS No guide would be complete without a list of the organizations and institutions whose job is to spread information among, support, advocate for, and counsel the members of a theater community that seems to grow every year. If we may be so bold, Back Stage considers itself a member of this elite group of community resources. We’ll keep you posted throughout the year. Until next year’s Theater Guide: Go forward, theater makers, in the name of great art and decent parking. Don’t forget to invite us! Actors’ Equity Association 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 5th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-978-8080 www.actorsequity.org Actors’ Equity Association, founded in 1913, represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers in the United Stages. Equity seeks to advance, promote, and foster the art of live theater as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. Equity is governed by its own members through an elected council, representing principal actors, chorus actors, and stage managers living in three regions: Eastern, Central, and Western. Members at large participate in Equity’s governance through a system of regional boards and committees. Equity has 24 designated area liaison cities with more than 100 members each. California Community Foundation 221 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 400 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-413-4130 www.calfund.org The California Community Foundation provides grants to Los Angeles County nonprofit service agencies, including small and midsize arts organizations providing arts opportunities to underserved communities. It makes a limited number of fellowship grants to individual visual artists. It holds and manages more than 1,300 individual charitable funds with combined asset value of more than $1 billion. Contact: Leslie Ito California Lawyers for the Arts Inc. 1641 18th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-998-5590 Fax: 310-998-5594 www.calawyersforthearts.org email: support@calawyersforthearts.org California Lawyers for the Arts Inc. is a nonprofit tax-exempt service organization that provides lawyer referrals, dispute-resolution services, educational programs, publications, and a resource library to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations. Members receive a 30 percent discount on all referrals; a 20 percent to 66 percent discount on educational programs; a 10 percent discount on all publications available through CLA, and free use of the art law library. Membership fees run from $20 to $1,000, depending on situation, with most fees running $20-$100. Membership is not necessary to use its services, but members receive discounts. Center for Nonprofit Management 1000 N. Alameda St., Ste. 250 Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-687-9511 www.cnmsocal.org The Center for Nonprofit Management assists boards and staffs of nonprofit organizations with improving management effectiveness to better fulfill their missions in the community. It provides information through its publications and Helpline, training through its quarterly Seminar Series, and consulting through its short- and long-term consulting programs. It also houses a nonprofit resources library. Community Arts Resources (CARS) 3780 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 1020 Los Angeles, CA 90010 213-365-0605 Fax: 213-365-0702 www.carsla.net email: mail@carsla.net Community Arts Resources manages Southern California’s only publicly available cross-disciplinary database containing some of the best lists for theater, literary events, performance art, community festivals, and dance. Begun in 1987 and updated daily, the CARS database includes 80,000-plus artists, arts organizations, venues, and audiences. Lists are available in almost any format for a small fee to nonprofit organizations and individual artists, as well as at a commercial rate for the general public. CARS presents large- and small-scale festivals for a variety of museums and nonprofits in Los Angeles and consults on the role of the performing arts in public spaces. CARS also provides other important services to the field including two publications: Doing It Right in LA: Self Producing for the Performing Artist and Southern California Performing Arts Venues. Fractured Atlas 248 W. 35th St., 10th Fl. New York, NY 10001 888-692-7878 www.fracturedatlas.org email: support@fracturedatlas.org Fractured Atlas is a nonprofit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. Our programs and services facilitate the creation of art by offering vital support to the artists who produce it. They help artists and arts organizations function more effectively as businesses by providing access to funding, education, insurance, and more, all in a context that honors their individuality and independent spirit. LA Stage Alliance 644 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-614-0556 www.lastagealliance.com email: nspinler@lastagealliance.com Formed in 1975 and currently serving more than 500 organizations annually, LA Stage Alliance is dedicated to building awareness, appreciation, and support for the performing arts in Greater Los Angeles through community building, collaborative marketing, advocacy, audience development, and professional development to strengthen operations for members. LaStageAlliance.com offers information about LASA’s programs and services, including the Ovation Awards (L.A.’s only peer-evaluated awards program celebrating excellence in theater production), LA Stage Tix (an online comprehensive list of currently running productions and half-price tickets), LA Stage Times (an online arts journalism site with original reporting), The National Free Night of Theatre, Arts Census (the largest comprehensive arts demographic reporting in the country), and Patron Manager, a CRM system for nonprofits built on the SalesForce platform. Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers 1501 Broadway, Ste. 1701 New York, NY 10036 800-541-5204 www.ssdc.org email: info@ssdc.org Formed more than 50 years ago, SDC is the theatrical union for professional stage directors and choreographers throughout the United States. Its mission is to foster a national community of professional stage directors and choreographers by facilitating the exchange of ideas, information, and opportunities while educating current and future generations about the role of directors and choreographers. Western States Arts Federation 1743 Wazee St., Ste. 300 Denver, CO 80202 303-629-1166 www.westaf.org email: staff@westaf.org WESTAF is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. For the most current information on the organization’s activities, visit its website. |
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