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MEHFIL-E: 'Kathak' Classical Dance and Music from North India

lucypr — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:08:19 -0500

by The Fountain Theatre and Chitresh Das Dance Company
The Fountain Theatre

The Fountain Theatre and Chitresh Das Dance Company present "Mehfil-e," a dynamic ‘Kathak’ classical dance and music series in an intimate setting. North Indian Kathak dance is characterized by lighting fast footwork and pirouettes, rhythmic interplay, and nuanced, graceful movements. No Kathak performance is complete without the rendition of a story - the sensual love between Lord Krishna and Radha, or the wrath of Lord Indra, god of rain and thunder. Second Sunday of every month at 7:30 pm: October 11; November 8; December 13, 2009; January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, 2010. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles CA 90029 (Fountain at Normandie); $35; (323) 663-1525 or www.FountainTheatre.com.

Opening 10/11/2009

ALL CAKE, NO FILE: The Johnny Cash Prison Tribute Comedy Cooking Show/Concert

lucypr — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:18:34 -0500

by Donna Jo Thorndale
The Actor's Gang

Gastro-political-rock 'n' roll sass! Writer/actress Donna Jo Thorndale is Jewell Rae Jeffers, a celebrity chef, home economist, and host of the popular syndicated live cooking show, Tastes Like Home. Jewell's love of music, boxed cake mixes, and convicted felons inspired her favorite project, ALL CAKE, NO FILE, during which she bakes and serves guests of the California state prison system - all the while accompanied by Johnny Cash tribute band With A Bible And A Gun. This summer, Actors' Gang audiences have the chance to see her Amoeba Records® endorsed prison show - and to taste a different Jailbreak Cake every weekend. Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm, June 11 through July 31; The Actors' Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City CA 90232. $25; 310-838-4262; www.TheActorsGang.com.

Opening 06/11/2010

SHAKE

rialtopr — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:55:23 -0500

by Joshua Fardon
Theatre of NOTE

SHAKE is a dramatic/comedic exploration of deeply troubled people struggling to survive an unfamiliar, sorrowful and shaken world. Set in post-9/11 Manhattan, the play happens backwards over 12 months, starting in August, 2002 and going back to September, 2001.

Opening 07/30/2010

EAT THE RUNT

rialtopr — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:25:24 -0500

by Avery Crozier
Theatre of NOTE

A satirical piece which turns its eye on office politics, sexual harrassment, religious persuasions, political correctness, and societal and cultural norms. The prodution throws 8 actors into the role of their lives. (They just don't know which role they have till the audience decides for them before each performance!) The actors will forge their own unique interpretations in any one of the 40,320 possible casting combinations that could confront them. A different show each night!

Opening 08/10/2010