While the doors to our theaters may be shut, our artists continue to innovate and utilize new technology to serve Los Angeles and promote the importance of theatre. Join us as we celebrate works that are created specifically for a virtual format!
about
34 intimate theatre companies have collaborated to showcase new 10-minute works created specifically for a digital platform. Together LA Festival celebrates the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of greater Los Angeles to show that the theatre community has always been on the forefront of innovation.
This festival is presented by Alternative Theatre Los Angeles and LA STAGE Alliance.
The 3-week festival will take place on Twitch and you can register for tickets below.
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october 1st
october 2nd
october 3rd
Ammunition Theatre Company
The Token by Bernardo Cubria
The Fountain Theatre
Talking Peace by France-Luce Benson
Lower Depth Theatre
whas a rat to do by Nambi E. Kelley
Company of Angels
Class of 2020 by Lisa Loomer
Echo Theatre Company
abrazame pendeja by Bernardo Cubria
IAMA Theatre Company
You Didn't Die by John Lavelle
Rogue Machine Theatre
African Hyphen American
by Dionna Michelle Daniel
Impro Theatre
Chekhov UnScripted
Whitefire Theatre
Judgment Day by Juliette Jeffers
EST/LA
Camp by Makeda Declet
Open Fist Theatre Company
The Viduy by Wendy Graf
The Road Theatre Company
Terrorist is Spelled K-A-R-E-N by Aja Houston
Towne Street Theatre
The Birds Are Feeding Me by Rex McGregor
october 8th
october 9th
october 10th
Theatre West
First Impressions, Second Chances
by Ashley Taylor
Ophelia's Jump
Cuddle by Melissa Jane Osborne
Group Repertory Theatre
Missileer by Doug Haverty
Interact Theatre Company
Just Another Birthday in Bedlam
by Catherine Butterfield
Playwrights' Arena
A Fork in the Middle by Annette Lee
Chance Theater
Edge by Emily Brauer Rogers
Independent Shakespeare Co.
Coriola by Carene Mekertichyan
The 6th Act
ON by Spencer Green
MACHA Theatre
Love in the Time of COVID
by Odalys Nanin
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
Come/Go/Come by Ron Sossi
24th Street Theatre
Las Instrucciones by Bryan Davidson
Skylight Theatre Company
Me and HerAgainst the World
by Roger Q. Mason
Sierra Madre Playhouse
The Final Tour by Doug Cooney
Each night starts at 7 PM PST, and each piece runs approximately 10 minutes.
All shows will take place at twitch.tv
All performances are free and money raised during performances go towards Color of Change
Show times
october 16th
october 17th
Sacred Fools Theatre Company
Fakespeare by Jaime L. Robledo
The Inkwell Theater
Prefers Bright Indirect Light
by Veronic Tjioe
Theatre of NOTE
The Theatre Zone by Mara Shuster-Lefkowitz and Faith Imafidon
Pacific Resident Theatre
Forgotten Souls by David Pinski
Victory Theatre Center
You, Me and Margaret Atwood
by Judith Leora
Coin & Ghost Co.
Julie Alone adapted by Marguerite French
Actors Co-op Theatre Company
When We Can't Meet by Garrett Botts, Crystal Jackson, Linda Kerns, Greg Martin, and Nan McNamara
The New American Theatre
The Jack Twidwell Story by Jerry Lambert
Celebration Theatre
Blackberry Wine by Ann James
participating companies
About Alternative Theatre LA
ATLA is a community of 61 professional intimate theaters based in the greater Los Angeles area. Like Los Angeles, the theatre community has always been at the forefront of innovation. ATLA came together five months ago to discuss how to move through the current COVID crisis and come out stronger. ATLA is committed to uplifting unrepresented voices, raising the bar, and pushing the boundaries of professional theatre. At weekly virtual roundtables, ATLA continues to remind us that theatre is a collaborative art form, stronger together as one community.
Interact Theatre Company
Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble
MACHA
The New American Theatre
The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
Open Fist Theatre Company
Ophelia's Jump Productions
Pacific Resident Theatre
Playwrights' Arena
The Road Theatre
Rogue Machine Theatre
Sacred Fools Theater Company
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Skylight Theatre Company
Theatre of NOTE
Theatre West
The Victory Theatre Center
Whitefire Theatre
The 6th Act
24th Street Theatre
Actor's Co-Op
After Hours Theatre Company
Ammunition Theatre Company
Celebration Theatre
Chance Theater
Coin & Ghost
Company of Angels
Echo Theater Company
Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA
The Fountain Theatre
The Group Rep Theatre
IAMA Theatre Company
Impro Theatre
Independent Shakespeare Co.
The Inkwell Theatre
About LA STAGE Alliance
LASA works with the theatre community to expand awareness, appreciation, and support of performance arts. As a new form of theater emerges, LASA will continue to support artists and engage audiences through a series of programs, events, and advocacy efforts. All our initiatives aim to serve and strengthen the sector — both at an individual and public level. LASA will continue to provide resources that facilitate audience engagement, collaborative marketing, community building, and professional development. LASA has modified its event hub, www.onstage.la, to now promote virtual events and share all that Los Angeles is creating.
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Theatre is a community activity!
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