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Join us as we partner with local artists, theatre companies, and libraries to present English and Spanish FREE play readings every month.
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If you’re 25 and under, join us for free at the first performance of all shows at the Mark Taper Forum & Kirk Douglas Theatre as well as select Ahmanson Theatre shows.
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@CTGLA Well I have just had my socks monumentally blown off !!! What a truly fabulous evening in the theatre - Matthew your Swan Lake is one of the best things I have ever seen in my life
—@lesley_nicol
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Floored by #RubenSantiago-Hudson’s production of Jitney @CTGLA pitch perfect performances, set, costume- what a delight to hear August Wilson’s music this way —@IvanaShein1
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Years ago I saw a gorgeous production @alleytheatre and another just as wonderful tonight @CTGLA. See it now through 12/29 at the Mark Taper Forum ❤️!!!
—@YanceyAnne
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My weekend of ballet ended with @matthewbourne13 ‘s Swan Lake and it couldn’t have been better. I’ve been wanting to see this show for YEARS! Also, this is the first time I’ve EVER seen a black woman dancing with her fro out in a non-black company. That shouldn’t be so extraordinary, but it is. Go see this while it’s in LA! #newadventures #swanlake #latergram #balletseason #balletisasport #danceforlife #billyelliot #browngirlsdoballet #feathers
—@lydiacaradine
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Ballet date at @ctgla for #SwanLake by Sir @matthewbourne13 last night. @andy.monaghan & @willbozier were flawless in the production. Every turn, every step, so much What this production does for the art of ballet makes it contemporary and accessible because of its storytelling narrative & theatricality. Make sure to watch it while it’s in town, or you’ll be sorry. Equisite is an understatement! #artform #ballet #dance #mommydaughterdate #arabesque
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Look who stopped by to show us some love! I had the pleasure of first meeting #kerrywashington when she came to see #maraineysblackbottom at this very same theatre a couple of years ago. It was a joy to see her again after last night’s performance. What a treasure she is. And a fellow #bronx native. Love me some her! Tonight is our official opening. I am oh so excited. I’m grateful to say this is my third time working at the Taper. It’s truly the most wonderful of places to play. @jamestalfred #aboutlastnight #backstage #jitney #augustwilson #rubensantiagohudson #bronxchicks #queen #blackexcellence #actorslife #theatre #broadwaytour
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Saw Jitney at the Taper with my students, who had read the play in advance. They were blown away at how the performances shattered their preconceived notions about the characters. This is what live theater can do. Thanks @CTGLA and @rsantiagohudson for an excellent experience.
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Cheers to @SirMattBourne, @New_Adventures, and @CTGLA for bringing back #SwanLake. It’s my third time seeing this masterpiece, and every experience delivers new observations and details. Congrats to the stellar company - please keep bringing your genius to LA, Sir Matthew!
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August Wilson’s #Jitney opened tonight at the Mark Taper Forum in #dtla. Set in 1970s Pittsburgh but so relevant to 2019 LA, it is a gripping, emotional, heart wrenching ride of a play directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. I loved seeing it! Thank you @CTGLA for the invite.
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Bringing the Class to the Stage, and the Stage to the Class
Within This Concrete O
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Within This Concrete O
Community, Empowerment & Being Human in August Wilson’s 'Jitney'
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Community, Empowerment & Being Human in August Wilson’s 'Jitney'
An Opportunity to Celebrate
An Interview with ‘Jitney’ Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
An Opportunity to Celebrate
Working to Make Grad School an Opportunity for All
Center Theatre Group, ELAC, and Yale School of Drama Partner to Show Students and Early-Career Professionals How to Prepare for Their Next Moves in Theatre Tech
Working to Make Grad School an Opportunity for All
Diverse Stories and Remarkable Talents
Meet the Playwrights of Our 2019/2020 L.A. Writers’ Workshop
Diverse Stories and Remarkable Talents