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NEW Teaser: critically-acclaimed CREVASSE Returns This October!
Returning by popular demand this October... CREVASSE by Tom Jacobson, produced by Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre Center. Directed by Matthew McCray, and starring the original cast, Leo Marks and Ann Noble! “FIRST-RATE… extremely well-acted, directed and designed… staged with spectacular imagination… thrilling in [its] scope of ambition.” — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times TICKETS/INFO: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35020 FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/845188407549673/845188420883005/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Talkback with Tom Jacobson
After today’s 4pm matinee of CREVASSE, we’ll be hosting a brief talkback with the playwright Tom Jacobson! Come hear about the origins of the brilliant play and participate in a brief Q&A. 4PM- matinee 5:45PM- brief talkback The Victory Theatre Center Son of Semele

Throwback Thursday: "Animal Farm" adapted by Peter Hall, a 2002 musical production. Winner of the 2003 Ovation Award for "Best Musical Production." Seven nominations. @edgarlanda @matthew.mccray.14 @michael.nehring.332 @michelleingkavet @al.sgron @chris.greulach @nathaniel.justiniano @anthony.powell3 @john.yelvington @edwardsdt @ray.paolantonio.39 @leo.meza.965 @deborah.bird.31 #lathtr #latheatre #theatre #losangeles #theater #latheater #losangelestheatre #archives #sonofsemele #history #throwbackthursday #tbt

Son of Semele is diving into a new world premiere like... #IYKYK Who's excited!?

Special Military Operation - Promo
THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY Tickets are now on sale for a work-in-progress showing of my play about democracy and the war in Ukraine. It plays this weekend only at Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. 9/23 @ 7PM 9/24 @ 7PM 9/25 @ 2PM (3 Performances Only) Tickets: www.sonofsemele.org SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION is a documentary-play comprised of interviews with citizens of Ukraine, Russia and America that explores the fight for freedom, truth and democracy in all three countries. Real-life citizens from around the globe explore the 2022 invasion of Ukraine through an examination of the past and with an eye toward the future. This kaleidoscopic text features 7 actors who portray more than 50 real-life people. It weaves the personal accounts of citizens with historic speeches of their leaders and the reflections of Americans on growing conflicts here at home. Research and interviews with Ukrainians, Russians and Americans have been ongoing since March. They are the cornerstone of this new verbatim play about democracy. Featuring Ron Bottitta, Chase Cargill, Russell Edge, Matthew Henerson, Dylan Jones, Betsy Moore, William Salyers Matthew McCray, writer/director Barbara Kallir, dramaturgy Zach Moore, lighting Yonit Olshan, costumes Matthew McCray, sound/video Jenny Greer dialects The performance will run 2 hours and 10 minutes and includes one 10-minute intermission. Video: https://vimeo.com/751126887 #lathtr #theatre #ukraine #russia #unitedstates #nato #democracy

Our ticketing site was down briefly. We've got it back up, so if you were planning to buy a "streamcode" for THE HOUR OF ALL THINGS by Caridad Svich ... have at it!! https://www.sonofsemele.org/ticketsandpasses/

Streaming Now!! Our film of The Hour of All Things by Caridad Svich! The film’s principal cast directed by Matthew McCray Did you know that you can specify a portion of your ticket purchase to support one of many LA theatre companies? Artists involved with this film are a part of many different LA-based theatre companies and you can direct the revenue-share portion of your ticket toward any of the companies listed on the website.

Our film of The Hour of All Things by Caridad Svich is available on sonofsemele.org Donna Simone Johnson plays Nic in the 7th scene of the film, directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.

Streaming Now!! Our film of The Hour of All Things by Caridad Svich! Ryun Yu plays Nic in the 7th scene of the film, directed by Jeff Liu. It’s been a year in the making, created during the pandemic in collaboration with tons of Los Angeles theatre royalty! Streaming tickets at sonofsemele.org/

Our film of The Hour of All Things is streaming on sonofsemele.org now!! Bruce A Lemon Jr plays Nic in the 6th scene of the film, self-directed.

Streaming Now!! Our film of The Hour of All Things by Caridad Svich! It’s been a year in the making, created during the pandemic in collaboration with tons of Los Angeles theatre royalty! Streaming tickets at sonofsemele.org/ticketsandpasses Name Your Price ($15 minimum). Artists affiliated with many theaters in Los Angeles are featured in this film. When you buy a ticket to see "The Hour of All Things" a portion of your ticket can be shared at checkout with any of these participating Los Angeles theaters: Artists at Play, The Open Fist Theatre Company, Skylight Theatre Company, Watts Village Theater Company

TOMORROW! “The Hour of All Things” is available for streaming beginning at Sonofsemele.org Hannah Priscilla Craig plays Nic in the 5th scene of the film, directed by Martha Demson.

Check out the full trailer for “The Hour of All Things,” available for streaming beginning Nov. 1st, at Sonofsemele.org Julianna Stephanie Ojeda Nic in the 4th scene of the film, directed by Armando Molina.

Check out the full trailer for “The Hour of All Things,” available for streaming beginning Nov. 1st, at Sonofsemele.org Tony Abatemarco plays Nic in the 3rd scene of the film, directed by Edgar Landa.

“The Hour of All Things” is available for streaming beginning November 1st! Check out the full trailer at Sonofsemele.org Melina Bielefelt plays Nic in the 2nd scene of the film, directed by Erith Jaffe-Berg.

Join us for a lyrical summons to light, peace and prosperity. Richard Azurdia plays Nic in the 1st scene of the film, directed by Barbara Kallir. “The Hour of All Things” is available for streaming beginning November 1st. Written by Caridad Svich, Produced by Son of Semele. A film by Matthew McCray

The Hour of All Things - Teaser
*** WATCH & SHARE *** Here is the teaser for "The Hour of All Things," a 52-minute film streaming on our website through November! "A lyrical summons to light, peace and prosperity." Written by Caridad Svich Produced by Son of Semele A film by Matthew McCray Directed by @Martha Demson, ERith Jaffe-Berg, Barbara Kallir, Edgar Landa, Bruce A. Lemon Jr., @Jeff Liu, Matthew McCray, Armando Molina and Jon Lawrence Rivera Featuring Tony Abatemarco, Richard Azurdia, Melina Bielefelt, Hannah Priscilla Craig, Donna Simone Johnson, Bruce A. Lemon Jr., Julianna Stephanie Ojeda and Ryun Yu Katrina Coulourides, Production Design Matthew McCray, Editing Gahyae Ryu, Sound Editing Kaitlin Chang, Lighting "Rumor of Faith" Lyrics by Caridad Svich, Music by Josh Duron and Matthew McCray, Performed by Clarianna Swaggard

MEET THE CAST!!! Streaming in November! “The Hour of All Things” by Caridad Svich Produced by Son of Semele A film by Matthew McCray Directed by @Martha Demson, ERith Jaffe-Berg, Barbara Kallir, Edgar Landa, Bruce A. Lemon Jr., @Jeff Liu, Matthew McCray, Armando Molina and Jon Lawrence Rivera Featuring Tony Abatemarco, Richard Azurdia, Melina Bielefelt, Hannah Priscilla Craig, Donna Simone Johnson, @Bruce A. Lemon, Jr., Julianna Stephanie Ojeda and Ryun Yu Katrina Coulourides, Production Design; @Matthew McCray, Editing; Gahyae Ryu, Sound Editing; Kaitlin Danielle Chang, Lighting