I LOVE CULTURE CLASH AT THE GETTY VILLA!

Seeing these guys perform is to witness improv lighting coupled with scripted comedic brilliance!
Once again I am plugging a show in Los Angeles.

 One of my favorite things to do in LA is to attend the annual Greek play at the GETTY VILLA.
 This year they are presenting Aristophanes PEACE.  And it is being interpreted by the amazing trio know as CULTURE CLASH.  Culture Clash is Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza.  (Alright!  I have a man crush on Richard.  His eyes are two colors and I met him backstage at the Taper.  I ain't been right since momma!  LOL)
They have been working together for 25 years and to see them is to take a roller coaster ride on a comic journey through whatever material they are handed at the moment.  Such is the case with PEACE.

 This production is not for kids.  It's baudy, raucous with plenty of phallus' made of balloons!

They are at the beautiful amphitheatre at the GETTY VILLA in Malibu just off PCH.
You can get your tickets through the GETTY website and seating is first come first serve.
Parking at the Getty Villa is free.  You can park there after 7PM.  Or there is a free shuttle from The Getty Center off the 405.  Just arrive by 6:15-6:30 to catch the shuttle.

This is a rare treat in Los Angeles and a one of a kind experience. 
Arrive by 7:00PM and dine at the museum before the show.

Culture Clash will perform as part of UCLA LIVE at Royce Hall later this year to celebrate their 25th anniversary.  Next year they will create a new show for the Mark Taper Forum called Palestine, New Mexico.  Enjoy.

GM

I LOVE OUTDOOR THEATRE!

I've been blessed this summer to have seen a number of things outdoors here in LA.
Here's the tally so far.

FORD AMPHITHEATRE: 
FUNNY GIRL Sing-a-long (800 people singing "People" with Barbra...need I say more?)
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ:  MAKING GOOD  A great concert presented by Upright Cabaret.

HOLLYWOOD BOWL:
GUYS AND DOLLS with Jennifer Beil, Ellen Greene, Scott Bakula and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
YO-YO MA & PLACIDO DOMINGO with the LA PHIL.
MISS LIZA MINNELLI and orchestra just last week.

I FINALLY got to attend a performance at the WILL GEER THEATRICUM BOTANICUM in Topanga Canyon here in Los Angeles.  Tonight it was JULIUS CAESAR.  Great show!
(Anytime I get to see a blonde bearded Mark Anthony running around the stage in a toga, swinging a big sword, it's a good night!  "Friends, Romans, Countrymen!")

This non profit theatre presents 5 shows in repertory throughout the summer.
Their main focus is educational programs for kids from K through 12.  Created by Will Geer and his family in the 50's, check out the website and the history of this wonderful place and go see a play there this month.  Shows finish at the end of September.  They have an adapted production of THE CHERRY ORCHARD set in Virgina in 1970



Look on Goldstar for discounted tickets.  Pack a dinner and head out to Topanga Canyon with some friends for a night of outdoor theatre!

On Saturday, September 19th I am attending PEACE at the GETTY VILLA amphitheatre in Malibu.
It is a magnificent night of theater starring CULTURE CLASH and a perfect way to end the outdoor theatre season here in Southern California.  Click on the Getty link for tickets and come join me for an amazing night!

Since January I've been to 4 memorials and or funerals.  What I have learned from all of it is this.
If there is something that you really love to do, then just do it.  This year I looked at all the things I love to do in LA and have set out to do them.

My fall theatrical season starts this week with AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.
Estelle Parsons stars as Violet Weston in the Tony & Pulitzer Prize winning play.
It starts this week at the Ahmanson Theatre downtown LA.  I already have my hot ticket how about you?  Don't miss this play!

Until tomorrow happy Labor Day and I hope you all are off from work enjoying your holiday.
G