FESTIVAL KEYSTONES
These two premiere line-ups (Parables and Passions) featuring seven short plays are the foundation of this year’s festival. Included during these nights is the winner of the Moving Arts 15th Annual One-Act Competition, as well as a newly commissioned play by one of our Resident Artists.
Three darkly entertaining tales of the bizarre and creepy.
Presented at: Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004.
Due to construction in the area, please arrive 20 minutes early. There will be no late seating.
REMAINING PERFORMANCES:
Friday October 30th at 10pm
JUST ADDED: Friday November 6 at 8pm “Doomsayer” by Steve Lozier
Directed by Matthew McCray
Featuring: Laura Buckles, Jessica Chisum, Tony DeCarlo, and Krystal Marshall
Cassie knows that bad things are going to happen today, but no one ever believes her. “He Was Ripped Apart by Something Slimy Under the Bed” by Emily Martin
Directed by Joe Gill
Featuring: Jeffrey Cannata, Magee Kundrat, and Faris Matthews.
A disturbing tale of neglect and the things that go bump in the night. “Alien Hand Syndrome” by Michael Erickson
**Competition Winner!**
Directed by John Farrell
Featuring: Daria Balling, Laura Buckles, Timothy O. Johnson and Michael Silva
Mark suffers from a very real but very rare disease.
Four electric stories about men and women and the heated dynamics between them.
"Richly imaginative." - The Tolucan Times
Presented at: Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004.
Due to construction in the area, please arrive 20 minutes early. There will be no late seating.
REMAINING PERFORMANCES:
Friday
October 30th at 8pm
JUST ADDED: Saturday Nov 7 at 8 pm
"The Play About The Menu at Simon's Coffee Shop" by D.T. Arcieri
Directed by Josh Galitsky
Featuring: Nicholas Forbes, Jill Saunders, Elizabeth Schmidt, and David Storrs
A story of sex, love and diner food.
"He Said She Said" by Lee Wochner
Directed by Ross Kramer
Featuring: Bostin Christopher and Rebecca Davis
Bad poetry brings an unlikely couple together.
"Not My Problem" by Stacey Leigh Miller
Directed by Libby Letlow
Featuring: Stacey Leigh Miller and David Storrs
"Move" by Trey Nichols
**A new play commissioned exclusively for this festival.
Directed by Lee Wochner
Featuring: Laura Buckles, Liz Harris, Rebecca Davis and Brian Newkirk
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
In celebration of the fifteenth year of this festival, we have designed a variety of programming that not only honors the tradition of the One-Act Play, but which also expands on its possibilities. From a new production that will begin it's life in the festival, to a newly created performance that explores the limitless possibilities of theater, the Spotlight Productions are adventurous and innovative.
By Terence Anthony
Directed by Sara Wagner
Produced by Cece Tio
Co-Produced by Steve Lozier
New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina. The levees break, forcing an unwelcomed reunion. Trapped by the rising flood waters, two men are forced to confront their painful past. This new play by Moving Arts’ Resident Artist Terence Anthony will begin its five week run on October 23rd, as part of the festival.
Presented at Moving Arts, 1822 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, 90027. Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, starting October 23rd. Absolutely NO LATE SEATING, please arrive early.
"ARACHNATOPIA: A CHOOSE YOUR OWN WEB PLAY"
A Special Event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. As part of the Natural History Museum’s Art and Science Day, Moving Arts will be creating a special, site-specific performance revolving around the Museum’s Spider Pavilion. Guests of the museum will have the opportunity to choose from eight different characters and storylines and create their own theatrical experience.
Presented at: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, 900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
NEW DATE ADDED : Saturday Nov 7th at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. This performance is free, but there is an admission fee for the museum.
Adults $9, Seniors (+62) $6.50, Students with ID $6.50, Children 13 - 17 $6.50, Children 5 - 12 $2, Children under 5 FREE.
MOVING ARTS’ BISTRO READING SALON
Produced by Ross Tedford Kendall
Presented at: SiLa Bistro, 2630 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027-3378, www.sila-bistro.comReadings of four new One-Act Plays, all written by Moving Arts’ Resident Artists. This event will take place at the SiLa Bistro in Silver Lake. Enjoy delicious cuisine as you hear these exciting new works performed. Date: Saturday, October 24th at 4pm
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
In addition to our two main evenings of premiere one-acts, Moving Arts is proud to present a third night recognizing the talents of one of our esteemed Resident Artists.
FLIGHT: AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS BY EM LEWIS
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"These productions are all excellent." - LA Weekly
"Powerful." - Beverly Press
Moving Arts’ Resident Artist, EM Lewis, was honored this past year by both the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle and the American Theater Critics Association for her play “Song of Extinction.” As part of this year’s festival, we have chosen to celebrate this amazing talent by showcasing a series of her shorter work. The night includes six short plays, including a brand new piece entitled, “The Incident Report." Join us for a post-show wine and cheese reception with the playwright.
Presented at: Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004
REMAINING PERFORMANCES:
Wednesday, October 28th at 8pm
JUST ADDED: Wednesday Nov 4 at 8 pm
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