REVIEW: Robey Theatre Company, Scarecrow Press illuminate theatre history
Paul Robeson is well remembered today for his performance as the self-appointed monarch of a Caribbean island in Eugene O’Neill’s “The Emperor Jones.” What’s been largely forgotten is that it was the first important dramatic role for a black actor on Broadway—and that the actor who created the part was not Robeson but a man named Charles Gilpin. “The Emperor’s Last Performance” by Melvin Ishmael Johnson, now in a limited world premiere... Read More
VIDEO: A Preview of ‘The Emperor’s Last Performance’
The Emperor’s Last Performance [more info] Thursday 03/25 8pm (preview) Friday 03/26 8pm Saturday 03/27 3pm and 8pm Sunday 03/28 3pm and 7pm Friday 04/02 8pm Saturday 04/03 3pm and 8pm Sunday 04/04 3pm and 7pm LATC Theatre 4 General Admission: $30 Students: $20 Read More
March // Estado // DTLA Art Walk
A NEW STATE OF ART, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE, DEBAUCHERY AT THE DOWNTOWN L.A. ART WALK THURSDAY, MARCH 11 // 6:30PM TO 10:30PM + Art Projections by Christopher Ash and Francois-Pierre Couture Art work by GRONK + Musical Performances All musical performances are located at the outdoor stage. Limited seating is first come, first served and the rest, standing room only. 6:30PM // Semyon Kobialka 8:30PM // Ash Riser + The Vault (Time TBA) An original weekly... Read More
