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💌 LA Theatre and Creative Events: Nov 18-25

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Jess Esa
November 18, 2024

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Happy Monday! 🦊

Another week of excellent shows to enjoy! If you haven’t seen Flayed yet, I highly recommend catching it this week; it’s genuinely one of the most fun experiences I’ve had in the theatre this year.

We’ve mostly been resting, recuperating, and enjoying the changing of the season on some nice walks. We stopped by the Iliad bookshop—my first visit!—and were completely delighted by the well-organized second-hand play section. I think I picked up about six plays I’ve been meaning to read for $20!

In particular, I’m enjoying Galelio by Brecht right now. Studying Brecht in scene study class recently, I honestly found his work pretty challenging as an actor but fantastic to read, especially in current times. The discussion between truth and willful ignorance feels particularly enraging right now and is so well portrayed in this story of Galelio’s science coming head-to-head with the church.

Enjoy this week’s art, friends!

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🎭 THIS WEEK’S PERFORMANCES 🎭

  • Planet Queer’s Space Cabaret | Nov 18 | Akbar | Silverlake
    Come celebrate another year of experimental queer performance in the last show of the year!

  • Life & Times of Michael K | Nov 21 - 24 | The Wallis | Beverly Hills
    With state-of-the-art puppetry, this acclaimed adaptation reminds us that no matter where we are, our hearts always find a way back home.

  • Ms. Tucker Will See You Now | Nov 21 | LA LGBT Center | Hollywood
    Combining the pizzazz of Tucker's risqué song catalog with raucous audience interaction, this cabaret-inspired show serves up the extraordinary life of one of the first adults-only female performers.

  • Free Solo: The Musical | Nov 21 | The Broadwater Second Stage | Hollywood
    A musical celebration of the greatest feat of human strength, bravery and foolishness ever performed.

  • Stories of Eggs and Flour | Nov 21 | The Electric Lodge | Venice
    Stories of Eggs and Flour is a one-woman show that portrays the life of Rosa Falleri Mencagli - a grandmother, storyteller, and pasta-maker.

  • Flayed | Nov 22 | LA LGBT Center | Hollywood

    Full of surprises and laughs, this award-winning solo clown show of a queer man on the verge of a breakdown (or maybe, spiritual enlightenment) is a must-see.

  • The Aliens | Nov 22 | Skiptown Playhouse | East Hollywood
    Behind a Vermont coffee shop, two young angry artists struggling to find themselves take a lonely high school student under their wing.

  • Category: Funny. Hurricane Helene Fundraiser | Nov 23 | Junior High | Glendale
    Come see LA comics take the stage. All proceeds will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene.

  • The Non-Fiction Show | Nov 24 | Baby Battista @ Nico's Wines | Atwater Village
    A variety show featuring essays, music, poetry, and more - it’s everything non-fiction!

Still Playing

🕺OTHER COOL CREATIVE STUFF 🕺

  • Artists in Response | Nov 19 | The Print Shop | West Pico
    This is an artist-led event speaking to how our creative community can speak to this moment and organize for our future. All are welcome to attend.

  • Comics For The Heart | Nov 19 | Scribble | Highland Park
    Guided comics making with artist Polly Guo. No experience necessary.

  • Comedy Open Mic Night | Nov 20 | Chevalier’s Books | Larchmont
    An open mic comedy night. $5 to perform, free to watch; No RSVP needed!

  • Shadow Puppet Workshop | Nov 21 | Octavia’s Bookshelf
    Join community member, Leslie K. Gray for a shadow puppet workshop! All ages welcome.

  • Queer Friendsgiving: Zine Party | Nov 21 | Nova Community Arts | Atwater Village
    A special Queer Friendsgiving Zine Party! We’ll be making and swapping zines and we’d love for you to join us!

    Have a wonderful week everyone! 🦊

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