Center Theatre Group

Through the Looking Glass seeks to foster a dialogue between the communities of Montebello and Leimert Park by creating a play inspired by individual residents’ autobiographies—written not by themselves but by their counterparts in the other community. For seven months, Center Theatre Group and playwright and poet Jerry Quickley hosted workshop...

Two L.A. Communities Peer 'Through the Looking Glass'

Just days after David Bowie’s death, Manuela Goren, a Center Theatre Group donor, and Diana Buckhantz, a member of the Board of Directors, traveled to downtown Manhattan to attend the New York Theater Workshop production of Lazarus. Written by Bowie with Enda Walsh and directed by Ivo van Hove, Lazarus is the sequel to The Man Who Fell to the Ear...

Center Theatre Group Donors Attend David Bowie's 'Lazarus'

Through the Looking Glass explores the real drama, real triumphs, and real people in two of Los Angeles’ most vibrant neighborhoods—Montebello and Leimert Park—in a deeply personal presentation that seeks to create connections, inspire, and empower. For the past six months, community members from each neighborhood have participated in weekly...

A Peek 'Through the Looking Glass'

Each time audiences enter the lobby of the Kirk Douglas Theatre, they’re taking part in an experiment that fuses ideas from theatre, the Apple Store, and game design. For The Convert in 2013, which told the story of a young woman trapped between ancient African traditions and Christianity, audiences were invited to “visually vote” for their o...

Is It a Lab or a Theatre Lobby - The Kirk Douglas Theatre Experiences with Engaging Audiences

Experimental animation, abstract shadow dancing, trippy science—is it theatre? If it’s the work of animator and performer Miwa Matreyek, the answer is yes. Whether through her solo work or with L.A.-based theatre company Cloud Eye Control, Matreyek is breaking artistic boundaries. Which is exactly why she is this year’s Richard E....

Coming at Theatre Sideways: The Innovative Art of Sherwood Award Winner Miwa Matreyek

Learning how to sew a button, hem a pair of pants, and choose the right fabric for a shirt are hugely useful life skills. But in the theatre, they’re storytelling tools. And for people with a visual arts background or basic sewing skills, they can also serve as a gateway to a career in costume design and creation. This past fall, Center Theatre G...

Sewing Buttons, Telling Stories, Finding Careers