This fairytale-folklore stars Davis Wyn as ‘Eli’, Josh Polizzi as ‘Laden’, debuting stage actresses Kate Del Rosario as ‘Rosette’ and Anieszka Sea as ‘Doll’, and Michael Heiman as the ‘Conductor’. Featuring music by Delicate Edge.

A mysterious, wicked adventure in the realm of steampunk, Journey Seekers: A Steampunk Adventure! dives in the haunting tale of the Black Basilisk, a folklore speed train from hell. Three strangers brave the journey, facing fiendish Gremlins, the ominous furnace, and its infamous ghostly Conductor; waging their lives for only one stop at the coast. Journey Seekers: A Steampunk Adventure! is a witty suspense-filled fairytale for the new generation of the steampunk movement!

Attendees are welcome to wear costumes to all showings. Redeem $3.00 per costumed attendee on Sunday showings – student and senior prices annulled after Cosplay qualification on Sundays.

PERFORMANCES THROUGH APRIL 18: Fri.- Sat. at 8:00pm, Sun. at 7:00pm

PRICES: General Admission $18.00
Students (valid ID) $15.00
Seniors (65+) $15.00
Cosplayers (Sun.) $15.00

VENUE: Whitmore-Lindley Theater Center

For tickets call THEATERMANIA.COM at (866) 811-4111

THE BLACK GENTS OF HOLLYWOOD PRESENT

AWARD-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT

LAYON GRAY’S

BLACK ANGELS OVER TUSKEGEE

The Black Gents of Hollywood will proudly and boldly honor and salute the heroic accomplishments and dedicated service of the Tuskegee Airmen at the Whitmore Lindley Theatre Center March 28th – May 2nd. These proud and brave men served their country valiantly during a time of blatant and inhumane racism.

STARRING: THOM SCOTT II, JAY JONES, LAMMAN RUCKER, LAYON GRAY, DEMETRIUS GROSS, DEREK SHAUN,  ANTONIO D. CHARITY

( 818) 754 5725  RSVP LINE

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When: March 20^th – April 19^th, 2009

Where: The Whitmore-Lindley Theatre in North Hollywood [web site] [directions]
Tickets: $25 (or $30 Double Feature Ticket w/ Tales of an Unsettled City all Saturday nights except April 4^th!)

For More Information: Call (818) 849 4039 or e-mail webmaster@theatreunleashed.com

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CAST
Fainall – Charles Allen Hutchison
Mirabell – Phillip Kelly
Witwoud – Vance Roi Reyes
Petulant – Gregory Crafts
Wilfull Witoud – Bryan Gaston
Waitwell – Ben Atkinson
Lady Wishfort – Marcia Loring
Millamant – Lynda Coe
Marwood – Karen Baugh
Mrs. Fainall – Jenn Scuderi
Foible – Julia Plostnieks
Mincing – Ana Therese Lopez
Messenger/Chauffer/Servant/Waiter – Benito Cardenas
Betty/Peg – Heather Lake

LOS ANGELES – Fresh off sell-out crowds for the launches of both its sketch comedy troupe Die Grüppe and the innovative Art Gallery Series, Theatre Unleashed is thrilled to announce the official opening of its 2009 Main Stage Season with the William Congreve classic The Way of the World, March 20-April 19 at the Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center in North Hollywood.

The Way of the World tells the story of the wealthy, decadent Wishfort family and their circle of friends – among whom we find the vain, the venal, the comic and even the good-hearted. The play’s hero Mirabell must battle for control of the family’s vast fortune while simultaneously wooing the only woman who seems determined to reject him. Schemes, disguises, mistaken identities and romantic misunderstandings pile on top of one another in a play that blends biting satire, slapstick farce and wistful romance.

In a poignant twist, director Colleen Reilly has adapted the Restoration Era play to set it in modern day Los Angeles, giving the artistic team the freedom to play with the piece’s many themes in a way that will be a bit more recognizable to modern audiences. However, Reilly is quick to point out that they have stayed true to Congreve’s original vision and structure, only slightly “translating” some of his language to make it more believable in the mouths of contemporary Angelinos.

“This play deals with themes – wealth, status, self-deception, love – that never go away and make for great dramatic fodder,” Reilly said. “Productions of Restoration Comedies tend to be set in the era in which they were written. That can have the effect of making them seem too ‘pretty’ and removed from contemporary concerns. We wanted to make the play seem fresh and vital because it is… even though it was written more than 300 years ago.”

An award-winning screenwriter and film and stage director, Reilly also added a few surprises for the Theatre Unleashed production, including original music using Congreve’s lyrics set to modern melodies and an intimate stage design with mechanisms in the show to get the crowd involved in each and every performance, much like audiences of the time the show was written.

“Our mission to work passionately and professionally in creating truly remarkable theatre is well-embodied by our collaboration with Colleen,” said Andrew Moore, president of Theatre Unleashed. “She is pushing us to further heights of professionalism and quality. Colleen is a sharp wit with a keen aesthetic sense and I’m looking forward to seeing what she does with this incredible show.”

The Way of the World runs for five weeks on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. As a bonus, on Saturday nights after the Main Stage performance, Theatre Unleashed will present the first edition of its Tales of an Unsettled City series, entitled Beginnings. The show is a collection of one-acts, monologues and songs that deal with the many joys and tribulations that come with life in a new city. As an added bonus, on April 4, Theatre Unleashed will celebrate its birthday with 24 hour theatre, pairing company actors, writers and directors to write, rehearse and stage a play in less than a day. For more information, check out www.theatreunleashed.com.

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11006 Magnolia Blvd.

NoHo, CA 91601

818-623-0040- Call for all rental rates or to make an appointment to see our theatres.

This is a two theatre complex. There is plentiful free, safe, easy parking.

Available for:

• Full Productions
• Classes
• Auditions
• Rehearsals
• Film Shoots
• Workshops
• Readings
• Meetings
• Seminars

The Whitmore
Theatre:

• Large stage: 25 Ft. wide, 22 ft. deep
• High ceilings- two story sets. Upper level playing space in place.
• 48 seats, expandable to 75
• Plush, reclining theatre seats
• Central A/C and heat
• Separate lobby with concession area
• Fully equipped with lighting and sound equipment
• Production rentals include five days for pre-production technical work and rehearsal

The Lindley
Theatre:

• Stage 25 ft. wide, 14 ft. deep. 18 ft. ceiling
• 49 plush, reclining theatre seats
• Central A/C and heat
• Separate lobby with concession area
• Fully equipped with lighting and sound equipment
• Production rentals include five days for pre-production technical work and rehearsal