It is no exaggeration to say that multi-award-winning theatrical and Broadway Lighting Designer, Jared A. Sayeg, has a résumé containing a body of work listing over 400-plus shows, spanning from 1999 to the present. Although his work has largely been in musicals, ballet, traveling productions, and awards shows such as the LA Stage Alliance’s Ovation … Continue reading A Prolific and Award-winning Lighting Designer Offers Some ‘Sayeg’ Advice
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Writer, Director Matt Ritchey Talks Mr. Malcolm’s Music Factory
Mr Malcolm’s Music Factory is currently playing at The Broadwater Second Stage at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The show, which is specifically crafted to entertain families and children through puppetry, comedy, music, and general fun, addresses the range of emotions that school-aged children may be experiencing—the dark and oppressive kind—in order to bring them into … Continue reading Writer, Director Matt Ritchey Talks Mr. Malcolm’s Music Factory
California Arts Council Arts Grants Deadline Extended A Week
Four key youth development and arts education grant programs currently offered by the California Arts Council (CAC) of the Cycle B grant season have been extended to Thursday, June 23, 2022. The four grants open for applications are the Artists in Schools, the Arts Education Exposure, the Arts Integration Training, and the Creative Youth Development … Continue reading California Arts Council Arts Grants Deadline Extended A Week
Theatre Row Fixture The Lounge Theatre Closes Fueled by Coronavirus Lockdowns
The Lounge Theatre recently announced that it has officially closed its doors due to the coronavirus epidemic and lockdowns. The Lounge Theatre, which is run and managed by Theatre Planners, and has been a part of the Hollywood Theatre Row community since 2005, has also been a venue participant in the annual Hollywood Fringe Festival … Continue reading Theatre Row Fixture The Lounge Theatre Closes Fueled by Coronavirus Lockdowns
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar: Virtual Online and Future Shows Now Registered – May 30 – April 5, 2020
Calling all Artists Better Lemons now includes all Online Live Events in our Calendar! Online Pre-recorded Events will be posted on our Video page! To register your virtual theater or performance events that are streaming at a specific time and date on our Event Registration page. If you have pre-recorded art since practicing social distancing, … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar: Virtual Online and Future Shows Now Registered – May 30 – April 5, 2020
The Show Must Go Online: Registered this week NEW Online Virtual and Future Shows on Better Lemons Calendar!
Calling all Artists Better Lemons will now include all Online Live Events and Online Pre-recorded Events in our Calendar! The first virtual event has registered on the Better Lemons! Be sure to register your virtual theater or performance events that are streaming at a specific time and date on our Event Registration page. Better Lemons … Continue reading The Show Must Go Online: Registered this week NEW Online Virtual and Future Shows on Better Lemons Calendar!
From Self-care to Self-promotion: Making your Social Media Marketing Work Better For You – PART II
In my previous column I wrote about SELF CARE and the QUALITY VS QUANTITY of SELF-PROMOTION. Check it out here. Today I’m introducing you to THE TOP SIX social media platforms that can benefit your career: THE TOP SIX These are the top six sites or platforms most recommended that marketers will likely look to … Continue reading From Self-care to Self-promotion: Making your Social Media Marketing Work Better For You – PART II
From Self-care to Self-promotion: Making your Social Media Marketing Work Better For You – PART I
As part of a series, this column highlights communication strategies for handling unpredictable circumstances and a variety of essential online tools and suggestions for you and your teams to implement in the coming days. As many productions are currently being put on hiatus, so are the kind of life activities outside of our homes that, … Continue reading From Self-care to Self-promotion: Making your Social Media Marketing Work Better For You – PART I
‘Hollywood Fringe Festival’ Postpones Until October 2020
2 minute read The 2020 Hollywood Fringe Festival (Fringe) scheduled for June 2020 has been postponed until October 2020 for the safety of the community and to help halt the spread of the coronavirus through social distancing. The annual festival, whose venue partners span throughout Hollywood and Theatre Row, has tentatively set the new dates … Continue reading ‘Hollywood Fringe Festival’ Postpones Until October 2020
The 34th Annual ‘Robby Award’ Winners Announced
The 34th Annual Robby Awards show scheduled for March 23, 2020, has been canceled due to the Coronavirus and social distancing. Here is the list of the winners for the best in Los Angeles area theatre for 2019. With the Robby Awards, a few categories resulted in a tie vote, even with critic Rob Stevens … Continue reading The 34th Annual ‘Robby Award’ Winners Announced
Ear Candy: Podcasts on Better Lemons Highlighting Live Shakespeare in L.A.
Better Lemons’ podcasts cover a variety of interviews of show creatives in Los Angeles, with many recorded live and direct at the venues, and published on SoundCloud. These interviews are from productions that have already closed. Collected here are a series of interviews of show producers and artists who work toward providing live Shakespeare performances … Continue reading Ear Candy: Podcasts on Better Lemons Highlighting Live Shakespeare in L.A.
Get Everyone in the Same Room Together, Virtually
UPDATED: 3-20-20* With performance venues, productions, and businesses temporarily closing down to help deter the spread of the Coronavirus and protect public health, now is the time to implement or beef up your crisis management plan for the days to come, maintain your branding, and increase your online presence, while maintaining current social distancing requirements. … Continue reading Get Everyone in the Same Room Together, Virtually
More L.A. Venue and Event Postponements, Updates, Cancellations, and Active Shows
Better Lemons has updated more shows in our calendar with any current postponements, updates, or cancelations due to coronavirus and concerns and actions towards the safety of theatre patrons where larger audiences are expected. Most venues are using directives by Governor Gavin Newsom and California Public Health and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announcements this week … Continue reading More L.A. Venue and Event Postponements, Updates, Cancellations, and Active Shows
L.A. Venues and Events That Are Postponing, Updating, or Canceling To Help Deter Coronavirus Spread and Protect the Public
UPDATES: 11-14-20 5:30 p.m. PST Better Lemons is currently in the process of updating our calendar with shows that have postponed, updated, or canceled due to coronavirus and concerns and actions towards the safety of theatre patrons. The following is a list of venues and shows that we have updated and have been updating currently. … Continue reading L.A. Venues and Events That Are Postponing, Updating, or Canceling To Help Deter Coronavirus Spread and Protect the Public
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – March 2 – 8, 2020
Better Lemons currently has over 140 shows NOW registered on the Better Lemons Calendar! Registered NEW this week are Art Shows, Musicals, Comedy, Cabaret, Solo, Readings, and more: For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page. Wait Until Dark Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1234960382424428558] Bernhardt/Hamlet Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1234979974890676224] One … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – March 2 – 8, 2020
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 25 – March 1, 2020
Musicals, Comedy, Cabaret, Immersive, Solo, Readings, Kid-friendly shows, and more now registered on the Better Lemons calendar! For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page. The Serpent Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1232462545224491008] LA Fest by Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1232462879040753665] The Bindings Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1232465074201083904] … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 25 – March 1, 2020
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 17 – 24, 2020
Musicals, Comedy, Cabaret, Variety shows, and more now registered on the Better Lemons calendar! For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page. Law & Order: The Musical! Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1229350683566125058] Love in Bloom Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1230573057934266380] Dead Man’s Cell Phone Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1230575026048503809] Twisted … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 17 – 24, 2020
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 10 – 16, 2020
Musicals, Comedy, Cabaret, Variety shows, and more now registered on the Better Lemons calendar! For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page. For The Love of the Glove Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1228072418620645376] Hot Tragic Dead Thing Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1228413486507724805] FERTILE Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1228414688985329664] Law & … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 10 – 16, 2020
Valentine’s Weekend and Beyond: The Other Way to Celebrate Love With the Lights Out
Like a box of chocolates, here’s a rich and varied collection of L.A. theatrical, comedy, magic, and variety shows, readings, and classic films to enjoy for your Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or Palentine’s Weekend–and beyond–currently registered on Better Lemons’ Calendar. Loves Me/Loves Me Not Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1213643342795460608] She Loves Me Share on social media. … Continue reading Valentine’s Weekend and Beyond: The Other Way to Celebrate Love With the Lights Out
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 4 – 9, 2020
Rooftop Film Festivals, Musicals, Comedy, Magic, Shakespeare, Cabaret, Variety shows, and more now registered on the Better Lemons calendar! For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page. Ragtime The Musical Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1225296993456705537] The Bogeyman Share on social media. [instagram url=https://twitter.com/BetterLemons/status/1225437053745319936] ROD ROGET’S CELEBRITY NIGHTCAP at Zombie Joe’s Underground Share … Continue reading Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – February 4 – 9, 2020
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