Hey friends!
Whew! What a month it’s been so far. Thanksgiving is next week, so things are starting to wind down a bit this month. Before we get into what’s coming up, let’s recap some exciting stuff from last week!
Last Week @
Last week was incredibly busy for us. Beyond a packed schedule between The Hobgoblin and The Madnani, The StageCrafts were proud to provide lighting and video services for The Disruptors fifth annual industry showcase!
The team from The StageCrafts programming light and video cues for The Disruptors fifth annual industry TV Writer showcase.
This was a huge event, and a tremendous success for all involved. It was a pleasure working with the team from The Center for Cultural Power, and we look forward to collaborating with them on the showcase next year!
Beyond that, Jess, Nicole, and I got to have lunch with two incredible film artists on Friday; producer/actor/writer Jill Melinda Bennett and actor/producer/editor Lauren Esther Neal. Jill and Lauren have enjoyed recent festival success with their microbudget feature film Under the Influencer, and they generously took the time to have lunch with us and let Jess and Nicole pick their brains about breaking into the industry and launching careers. Big thanks to Lauren and Jill for their generosity with their time and knowledge! And if you get the chance, check out Under the Influencer at a festival near you.
Speaking of films, we recently registered an account on FilmFreeway.com in anticipation of some of our plans for 2025…
And speaking of festivals, FrostyFest is now seven shows strong! Check out the shows registered for this year’s FrostyFest online here!
Both Picasso, Beckett, Eno: Theatre of the Absurd and Angels In America, Parts I & II took their bows after successful runs. Congratulations to the teams involved!
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This Week @
This week, we’re celebrating the closing weekend of Henry IV, Parts I & II presented by The Porters of Hellsgate over at The Madnani while the Hobgoblin hosts our first-ever FrostyFest Festival Orientation. Also, with the Porters performing this Tuesday at The Madnani, Tuesdays@9 this week will be at The Hobgoblin!
@ THE HOBGOBLIN PLAYHOUSE
6440 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Tuesdays@9
Tuesday @ 9pm (Doors at 8:15pm) | 2 hours | Free Admission
In Residency
Tuesdays@9 is New York City’s longest-running cold reading series for your newest work-in-progress. The StageCrafts is proud to host the Los Angeles chapter of T@9 at The Madnani Theater. Every week, they cast and present excerpts of new writing to an audience of fellow artists and supporters. Tuesdays@9 operates with an open submissions policy throughout the year, and hosts an open casting session at the start of each week. Tuesdays@9 has always been—and always will be—free and open to all artists and audience members. Learn More
@ THE MADNANI THEATER
6760 Lexington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Henry IV Parts I & II by William Shakespeare
November 2nd-24th | The Madnani Theater | Tickets starting at $12.51
Two Weekends Left!
The Madnani is excited to host Henry IV Parts I and II, presented by The Porters of Hellsgate. This will be the Porter’s 33rd and 34th productions in their journey towards finishing Shakespeare’s canon.
Director Margaret Starbuck on diving into the process – “I’m thrilled to get to direct these two epic plays for the Porters. I love the way the Henry IVs dynamically intercut uproarious comedic scenes with Scandal-esque court intrigue and intense battle scenes. Their exploration of how power is gained, maintained, enforced and sacrificed for is a topic that is ripe for discussion in this election year.” Get Tickets.
COMING SOON
FrostyFest
December 12th-22nd | The Hobgoblin Playhouse | Tickets vary by production
Tickets on sale now!
We now have seven productions officially registered for the inaugural FrostyFest, six of which have set up their project pages!
A Very DIE HARD Christmas
presented by Theatre Unleashed
High above the city of L.A., a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has managed to escape. An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He’s alone, tired…and he doesn’t like Christmas. Yippee Ki Yay. Learn More >>
Half Past the Unlucky
presented by Old Bones Theatre Company
“Well, the ambulance drivers, they don’t give a shit, they just want to get off work.” Two EMTs find themselves indefinitely stuck between a rude receptionist and a scatterbrained patient in the waiting room of an understaffed hospital on Christmas Eve. Will they ever get home? Learn More >>
Ugly Cry Christmas
presented by elaborate alibi theater company, sillygal productions, and ooze productions llc
Following a successful Christmas in July Staged Reading, Ugly Cry Christmas is excited to make its debut this December at FrostyFest. After a chance encounter on an online message board, a young woman is determined to help an old woman find true love at Christmas. Learn More >>
Kosher Salt
presented by Abel Horowitz
This Hanukkah, Abel Horwitz is gonna solve antisemitism in 45 minutes. You’re welcome. Learn More >>
The Comedy Roast of Santa Claus, hosted by Krampus
presented by Santa’s Workshop
Get in the holiday spirit with The Comedy Roast of Santa Claus, hosted by Krampus! We’ve kidnapped Mr. Sandy Claus, and we are going to spill the coco with special guests including Mrs. Claus and elves. Learn More >>
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
presented by Rubidor Productions
A man looks back on the transcendent wonder, joy and exuberance he felt during the holiday season when he was a boy. Learn More >>
THAT’S IT FOR NOW!
If you’ve got your own show that you’d like to put up, or if you just need rehearsal space, we’ve got you covered! Reach out to us at TheStageCrafts.com and book a tour of The Hobgoblin Playhouse or The Madnani Theater today!
Until next week!
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