WestFest at Theatre West

Week One 8/30-9/1

“Aberration of Starlight”

In a meeting with Arthur Gregg, the government's new head of scientific funding, Dr. Claire Wilkes, the director of a California observatory, receives devastating news that could change the course of her career.
Written by Chris DiGiovanni

Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis

Cast: David Mingrino, Maria Kress

“Have a Heart”

A chance encounter at her high school reunion causes Mindy to question her life choices.

Written and directed by Clara Rodriguez

Cast:  Seemah Wilder Idelson, Bert Emmett,

Clara Rodriguez

“I Can Play 32”

It’s just a number...really.

Written by Maray Ayres

Directed by Donald Moore
Cast: Maray Ayres, Donald Moore

“Leap”

She went on a date. It changed her fate.

Written and directed by Mimi Kmet

Cast: Alexandria Sanders, Monika Vidakovik,
Mason Eaglin

“Lady M”

She didn’t mean to hurt anyone; she was just having a bad day.

Written by Judith Duncan

Directed by Bill Sehres

Cast: Sardia Robinson, Anne Leyden
 

Week Two 9/6-9/8

“Modern Love”

Swipe left or swipe right? Finding love in the digital age.

Written and directed by Tom Mendola

Cast: Christopher Landis, Scottie Nevil
 

“Clive and Cecily”

What's an Earl and Countess to do when they find themselves in a strange land and even stranger circumstances?
Written by Tom Walla
Directed by Michael Van Duzer

Cast: Connie Mellors, Michael Van Duzer

“Unnatural Behavior”

"We’re not the top species on the planet because we’re nice. People talk a lot about how well the military turns kids into killing machines, and I’ll always argue that it’s just finishing school" Karl Marlantes, USMC
Written and directed by Mark Bowen

Cast: Mark Bowen, Matt Gademske

“Stepping Down”
Politics is soulless and not for the faint of heart. Written by Garry Kluger
Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis
Cast: Ashley Taylor, Anne Leyden, Evie Abat,
Alexandria Sanders, Amelia Vargas
 

Week Three 9/13-9/15

“Thank You Eve”

When the time comes for the kids to leave, there is always a struggle

Written and directed by Donald Moore

Cast: David Mingrino, Alexandria Sanders,
Monika Vidakovik

“The Spark”

Two people repeatedly relive the first time they met in an experimental therapy that brings unexpected results.
Written by Jeff Kaufman
Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis

Cast: Elise Walters, R.J. DeBard, Arianna Evangelia
 

“Cyntax”

“Should five per cent appear too small? Be thankful I don't take it all”

Written and directed by Donald Moore

Cast: Steve Nevil, Cecil Jennings, Alexandria
 Sanders, Monika Vidakovik

Week Four 9/20-9/22

“Seasons of Art “

An exhilarating fusion of music and drama,  directed by award-winning director, vocalist, and master teacher Victoria Lavan and showcased  by the Theatre West Musical Theatre Workshop

Produced by Donald Moore for Theatre West.

At Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068. This is near Universal City, North Hollywood, and Studio City. There is parking available on the street and in a privately-operated parking lot across the street (Fee charged, credit card only).

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $15, at the door.

Website: http://theatrewest.org