Attic Theatre Ensemble presents a radio-style performance of Frank Capra's holiday movie masterpiece live on stage. Complete with live sound effects, microphones and a dozen actors playing 78 different roles, It's A Wonderful Life recreates a radio broadcast of this heartwarming tale of troubled George Bailey's Christmas Eve journey through his life history.

We've been given 4 stars by Goldstar members!

Don't miss this heart-warming holiday event at the Attic Theatre and Film Center
5429 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016-1112
Phone: (323) 525-0661 • Fax: (323) 482-1081
www.attictheatre.org

Theatre Unleashed asks "What's YOUR Holiday Horror Story?" Check out Greg's story, then hear from Spike McDog about how to get involved! Submission Deadline is this Saturday (12/12/09) at 8pm! The best (or worst, as the case may be) submission will be chosen by the cast and the winner will be sent a copy of the Holiday Hangover script, autographed by the cast! ( Details behind the cut.Collapse )

The fourth and final installment of the wildly popular Theatre Unleashed late-night theatre series, Tales of an Unsettled City: Exodus examines where we are going and why, as well as how we feel about where we’ve been. This series of short comedic and dramatic vignettes explores the many definitions of the term “exodus” and the unique consequences and possibilities each possesses for anyone and everyone ready to move on to the unforeseeable future.
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It blindsides you. The decorations pop up in the local retail stores, Santa starts sipping Coke on billboards and chipmunks begin polluting the airwaves. You tell yourself it will all be over soon, but you still dread another "unforgettable" holiday season. We feel your pain. This year, commiserate with Theatre Unleashed as we bring you sordid stories from the day after Christmas in Holiday Hangover: An Anthology for the Seasonally Affected. Drown those yuletide blues in eggnog spiked with a bit of dark comedy... because sometimes there are holiday memories we'd rather forget. ( Details behind the cut!Collapse )

Theatre Unleashed proudly brings back its Cheap ‘n’ Easy series…only this time, instead of showcasing some of the city’s best rising comedians, we’re going to offer up a little MAGIC! That’s right, for one-night-only, Cheap ‘n’ Easy Neighborhood Magic gives the stage to some of L.A.’s best up-and-coming magicians: Monte Julian, Ting Kong Ng, David Blatter, Jackson Ridd, Mark Toland, Leeman Parker, Peter Morse and Gordon Capps!

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Yeah, Die Grüppe's totally going to hell for this one...

Gay people have infiltrated every aspect of culture…and made it more awesome, making straight people look less awesome in the process. The straight contingency of Theatre Unleashed is okay with that so long as we can make some money off of our gay company comrades. As such, we have joined forces to announce the return of Die Grüppe with GLBT: Gays, Lettuce, Bacon and Tomato, an evening of gay-related sketches and new characters you won't forget! Don’t be afraid to come out and enjoy a night of complete and utter gayness…as in joyfulness…and gayness…

A Die Grüppe show
Directed by Phillip Kelly
Produced by Theatre Unleashed

DATE, TIME, LOCATION:
November 19
Thursday @ 9 p.m.
The Sherry Theatre
11052 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

November 21
Saturday, 11:30 p.m.
The Sherry Theatre
11052 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
*Performance will follow the Theatre Unleashed
Main Stage show Landscaping the Den of Saints

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission: $10
*$25 for both Landscaping the Den of Saints
and GLBT: Gays, Lettuce, Bacon and Tomato
**BYOB!!!

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS:
For further information, please call: (818) 849-4039 or go to www.theatreunleashed.com.

CLOSING THIS WEEKEND!!

Don't miss out on your last chance to see Landscaping the Den of Saints & Tales of an Unsettled City: Exodus! In honor of the Holidays, all performances are Pay What You Can this weekend!

To RSVP, call (818) 849-4039! See you this weekend!

Theatre Unleashed, an edgy, ambitious, no-holds-barred theatre company in residence at The Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood is holding Company Auditions for our ever expanding community of fellow artists.

We are currently enhancing our company with an influx of performers, writers, directors, lighting designers, costume designers, choreographers, musical directors, pretty much anyone interested in the art of live theatre.

We're looking for professionals who have experience and want to become a part of an ever-growing nonprofit dedicated to telling amazing stories for the city of Los Angeles.

Our recently announced 2010 Main Stage Season will include an evening of satire by the great playwright Anton Chekhov, Shakespeare's Richard II and two original Theatre Unleashed plays -- The Rape by Phillip Kelly, about the search for law in a post society world, and Lang by Andrew Moore, a drama following German film director Fritz Lang and his dealings with Nazi Germany. With a slew of Fringe shows, including our sketch comedy troupe Die Gruppe, performance art events, environmental theatre, our late night series and many more in the works, Theatre Unleashed provides several opportunities to grow as an artist and allow your talent to flourish.

Like most companies in Los Angeles, we are a dues paying company, currently set at $40 a month. As a member of Theatre Unleashed, you have a stake in the direction the company takes, a voice in the collaborative efforts of our incredible group of people, and a chance to cultivate your talents and abilities as an artist.

Our next day for company auditions will be Sunday November 22nd from Noon-4:30pm. If you’re interested in taking part in the auditions and becoming a part of our company or have questions email: Erin Scott at erin.scott@theatreunleashed.com. For more information, go to www.theatreunleashed.com

What to Prepare: Two one minute monologues. A contemporary and a classical.

Thank you and we hope to see you at the auditions.

There are two standout performances in Landscaping, (Jim) Martyka as Jason and (Sean) Fitzgerald as Bruce, the lawyer... their exchange is powerful, and when it finally comes to it's climax, because of the two actors, it was riveting.
--Geoff Hoff – LATheatreReview.com, October 2009

Playwright and stage director Jacob Smith packs in a lot of meaty dialogue and awareness that is rightfully suitable for a small stage setting.
--Rich Borowy Accessibility Live, October 2009

Landscaping the Den of Saints is a rather earthy look on how getting into "show biz" can turn its ugly head. Witnessing this kind of theatre in a smaller playhouse proves to itself that big things do come in small packages!
--Rich Borowy Accessibility Live, October 2009

Landscaping the Den of Saints
Written by Jacob Smith
Directed by Jacob Smith & Erin Scott

When: October 24th - November 22nd, 2009th
Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.
Sundays, 7 p.m.
*Meet and greet with artists after each show
**Tales of an Unsettled City: Exodus will follow Friday night performances
***Special 24-hour theatre event The Artist’s Nightmare will follow the Oct. 24 performance next door at The Sherry

Where: The Avery Schreiber Theatre in North Hollywood [web site] [directions]
11050 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $20
*$25 for both Landscaping the Den of Saints and Tales of an Unsettled City: Exodus on Friday nights
**Sunday night performances are “pay-what-you-can”

Information & Reservations:
For further information, please call: (818) 849-4039 or go to theatreunleashed.com