Welcome to October! For patrons, it’s time for Spooky Season! This month, we’ll be sharing more posts about superstitions and rituals in the theater, exploring why it’s considered bad luck to say “Macbeth” in a theater, and Greg has offered to share his show-tested no-stain fake blood recipe.
You can already check out our first Spooky Season Blog, a comparison of superstitions and traditions between American and Chinese performing artists, courtesy of our new interns, Jess & Nicole!
And for producers, it’s time to start the real work on your upcoming holiday production! If you’re looking for a venue, may we suggest The Madnani Theater? If you just need rehearsal space, we have plenty of rooms to choose from.
And if you just need an excuse to get up and do that buddy comedy set on Three Kings Day, that door-slamming farce set on Bodhi Day, or that production of Rocky: The Musical for Boxing Day (nope, not letting that joke die), then we’ve got an opportunity for you.
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@ THE HOBGOBLIN PLAYHOUSE
6440 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
What The Constitution Means to Me
Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm | 100 minutes | General Admission $27.50
Opening Weekend!
“What does it mean if the Constitution offers no protection against the violence of men?”
Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist, What the Constitution Means to Me is a personal and timely exploration of the U.S. Constitution. This October, Heidi Schreck’s groundbreaking play returns to Hollywood.
At 15, Heidi loved the US Constitution. Now, as an adult, she wonders what about this document made her such a fanatic. With bravery, heart, rage, and humor, Heidi illuminates the shadows of the Constitution to discover What the Constitution Means to her.
Starring Genny Wilson (The Young & The Restless, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as Heidi in a deftly moving performance. As Heidi as she retraces her journey from high school to womanhood and uncovers how America’s founding document has shaped the lives of women.
In 2019, the LA Times said, “Every man, woman, and teenager in Los Angeles needs to see this play,” and the New York Times called it, “the best and most important new play of the season.” Don’t miss your chance to experience this one-of-a-kind show.
This is a limited engagement from October 3 to October 26. Get Tickets.
*This production contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Follow the show on social media @constitutionplay
@ THE MADNANI THEATER
6760 Lexington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
This week is another busy week at The Madnani, with a number of private and closed events (including callbacks for our own contribution to FrostyFest this year!) but there are still some excellent times available. If you’re looking for last minute rehearsal space in Hollywood, let us know!
Tuesdays@9
Tuesday @ 9pm (Doors at 8:15pm) | 2 hours | Free Admission
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
COMING SOON
The Turbine Arts Halloween Show!
October 20th | The Hobgoblin Playhouse | Tickets $20
Coming Soon
We will have a few performers including an improvised keyboard solo, scary storytelling, spooky puppetry, and a live performance of an original “sequel” of The Tingler called “Return of the Tingler” which will include audio and video cues as well. Get Tickets.
Henry IV Parts I & II by William Shakespeare
October 30th-November 24th | The Madnani Theater | Tickets starting at $12.51
Coming Soon
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.
FrostyFest
Registration has opened for the inaugural FrostyFest, our holiday-themed winter performing arts festival! Do you have a holiday show you’d like to produce? Now’s your chance! Learn more about FrostyFest at FrostyFestLA.com.
If you’re looking for a healthy dose of holiday cheer this year, check out the shows that have registered for FrostyFest so far! This site will be updated as new shows are added.
FrostyFest 2024 will run December 12th-22nd, 2024.
Tickets for all FrostyFest shows go on sale November 1st.
THAT’S IT FOR NOW!
If you’re on social media (and who isn’t?) give us a follow! We’re @TheStageCrafts on all Meta platforms, and we have accounts for @TheHobgoblinPlayhouse and the @MadnaniTheater, too!
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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