Category: Theater

Review: Brecht on Brecht at Atwater Village Playhouse

Bertolt Brecht is known to have said about great art that, “nothing is self-evident. I am made to laugh about those who cry, and cry about those who laugh.” We experience a little bit of both in The Other Theatre’s production of George Tabori’s Brecht on Brecht at the Atwater Village Playhouse, directed by Downey… Continue reading Review: Brecht on Brecht at Atwater Village Playhouse

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 with Downey High Theatre

Downey High School Theatre Department presents “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” beginning June 7th in their Morris Theatre. New York, 1940. In the glamorous world of Broadway where dreams come true, things turn into a nightmare for a certain group of showbiz types. Taking place in a mansion in the country, a group of theatrical… Continue reading Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 with Downey High Theatre

State of the Art Photos

The Big M

On Sunday, the Downey Arts Coalition put on an intimate art fair featuring local artists and local arts organizations gathering together to talk about what they do and meet each other.   With participation from the Downey Museum of Art, Third Thursday Poetry, Nuvein Foundation, Zzyzx Writers, Friends of the Library, Make Music Downey, OLPH,… Continue reading State of the Art Photos

Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

Sylvia Blush and Downey Arts Coalition present Bill’s Shorts: a brief evening of one act comedies ONE NIGHT ONLY! 4 Comedic Plays by Bill Blush Including staged readings of: The Unhap-Happiest Season of All Edith and Gary Forever? Large Coffee and a FULL Performance of A BAD IDEA featuring Forrest Hartl and Bill Blush Dude… Continue reading Bill’s Shorts: One Act Comedies May 19

“Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter

BRECHT ON BRECHT” OPENS AT ATWATER PLAYHOUSE ON APRIL 27 WHAT: “Brecht On Brecht.” A theatrical entertainment. WHO: Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations. Arranged and directed by DAC member Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel. Presented by The Other Theatre Company. Produced by special arrangement with… Continue reading “Brecht On Brecht” directed by Alistair Hunter

Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013

The Civic Chorus sings favorite Broadway songs and American standards from the 1920’s to 1990. William and Jane Bristol Civic Auditorium, 16600 Civic Center Dr., Bellflower, CA  90706 (562) 866-4664   Alice Brindle, President. Tickets are $5.  Free parking. Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 19,… Continue reading Bellflower Civic Chorus presents “Thanks For The Memories”, May 17 – 19, 2013

State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

galleRoy @ The Big M and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART A Democratic and Informational Art Fair For the City of Downey The Gateway Cities and Beyond Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla Sunday April 28th 2013.      11:00 am to 6:00 pm Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School Rd., Downey California… Continue reading State of the Art – Arts & Information Fair – Sunday April 28

The World Goes Round final weekend is cancelled

Sorry to report that the March 1, 2, & 3 performances (3rd weekend) of DCLOA’s “And The World Goes ‘Round” have been cancelled. Please contact the DCLOA Box Office @ (562) 923-1714 for more information. Thank you! — Mark W. Keller, Downey Civic Light Opera, Technical Director

“STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013

galleRoy @ Number 34 and Downey Arts Coalition are proud to announce STATE OF THE ART. A Democratic and Informational Art Fair for the City of Downey and the Gateway Cities. Curated by Roy Anthony Shabla. Featuring Downey Museum of Art, Stay Gallery, Downey Art League, Nuvein Foundation for the Arts, Downey Symphony, South El Monte Arts… Continue reading “STATE OF THE ART” at Number 34 on Sunday, April 28, 2013