Drew Fitzsimmons News

Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).

Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). Adapted from William Gibson's 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name, THE MIRACLE WORKER is based on Helen Keller's autobiography "The Story of My Life" and won several Tony Awards including Best Play. The production is directed by Shawn K. Summerer and produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City.

The musical Oliver!, like Annie, presents challenges galore for a small theatre, first of all because of its very large cast, a good portion of whom are children. Unless they are top of the line performers who have had at least some experience singing and dancing, the show could scream dismal failure. Such, thank heavens, is hardly the case with the Kentwood Players' fine production whose cast are mostly top notch under the skilled guidance of director Harold Dershimer.

Check out these production photos of the Kentwood Players' production of OLIVER!, which runs from March 16 to April 21, 2012, with performances on Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045. With music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, and based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, this much-loved British musical won several Tony Awards on Broadway. The production is directed by Harold Dershimer, with musical direction by Catherine Rahm, choreography by Anna Rubin, and produced by Rocky and Victoria Miller by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

We've sourced a sneak peek at The MoveOn WLA Council's world premiere performance of Linda Holter's original play THE FOLLY OF OUR TIMES. The show will play on Saturday, March 24 from 1:00-2:30pm at Ocean View Park, located at 2701 Barnard Way in Santa Monica, CA 90405 with free entry.

Kentwood Players production of "Oliver!" runs from March 16 to April 21, 2012, with performances on Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045.

Kentwood Players will hold a COSTUME and VINTAGE CLOTHING YARD SALE today from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse

The Kentwood Players will present a Kentwood Kids musical production of 'A Grimm Night for Hans Christian Andersen' by Sue Gordon, on Saturdays, October 8, 15 and 22 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).

Kentwood Players will hold a COSTUME and VINTAGE CLOTHING YARD SALE on Saturday, October 1 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse

The Kentwood Players announce auditions for the next Kentwood Kids Production, 'A Grimm Night for Hans Christian Andersen' to be directed by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers.

The Kentwood Players announce auditions for the next Kentwood Kids Production, 'A Grimm Night for Hans Christian Andersen' to be directed by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers.

The Aerospace Players present 'Once Upon a Mattress' the family-friendly musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea' with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm on July 22, 23, 29 and 30, with matinees at 2pm on Sunday, July 24 and Saturday, July 30 at the James Armstrong Theatre, located at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance, CA 90503.

The Aerospace Players present the family-friendly musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" with book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller, music by Mary Rodgers, and lyrics by Marshall Barer.

The Kentwood Players announce auditions for the next Kentwood Kids Production, 'A Grimm Night for Hans Christian Andersen' to be directed by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers.

The Aerospace Players present the family-friendly musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" with book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, and Dean Fuller, music by Mary Rodgers, and lyrics by Marshall Barer.

The Relevant Stage presents the Broadway classic 'Kiss Me, Kate' choreographed by Marisa Martinez and Keenon Hooks, with costume design by Kara McLeod, February 17 - 28 runs Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. at The Warner Grand Theatre 478 West Sixth Street, San Pedro. General admission tickets are: $20 adult, $15 senior (55+)/college student, and $5 18 and under; prestige seating (first five rows, reserved seat) $30 adult, $25 senior/college student, and $10, 18 and under. Tickets are available at Williams Book Store in Downtown San Pedro, or online at therelevantstage.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Calling all lovers, all travelers and fools. Trying to find meaning in the madness? Overwhelmed by the clutter and stress of modern life? Banished by a usurping duke? Kentwood Players invites you to run away with us to The Forest of Arden.

Calling all lovers, all travelers and fools. Trying to find meaning in the madness? Overwhelmed by the clutter and stress of modern life? Banished by a usurping duke? Kentwood Players invites you to run away with us to The Forest of Arden.

Calling all lovers, all travelers and fools. Trying to find meaning in the madness? Overwhelmed by the clutter and stress of modern life? Banished by a usurping duke? Kentwood Players invites you to run away with us to The Forest of Arden.

Kentwood Players, founded by the late Arky and Jan Marcom, Elizabeth Thornberg and Betty Francis, in December 1949, performs out of the Westchester Playhouse, located near LAX. The company actually got its start, and its name, as members of the Kentwood Elementary School PTA in Westchester, motivated by a school play they performed there, decided to keep a good thing going.