THEATRE GUIDE

The F-Word Toxic Shock Stage presents a company premier of a “dramedy” written, directed and performed by T.S.S.: new, all-female theatre group - fresh feminist voice; Thur & Sun Apr 6-23, Fri & Sat Apr 28-May 13; 8pm; 11050 Magnolia, No Ho. 323-644-7334.

JUGGLING SCROD world premier by Aimee Young: a surreal comedy about a young woman who aspires to be a political model; opens Apr 9-May 25; Thu 8pm; Sun 2pm; $12, proceeds benefit Theatre of Hope’s outreach programs. Theatre of Hope 11050 Magnolia Blvd. NoHo; 818-766-9702.

HOME PROJECT an eco-cabaret about the environment; brings together song and dance, dramatic text, historical news & neo-fables into a performance; previews run Apr 13-15, 21-22, 28-29 and May 5-6 at 8pm and Apr 16, 23, 30 and May 7 at 3pm; Los Angeles Theatre Center 514 S. Spring St., Downtown 213-485-1681.

A HUNTER'S OBITUARY by Jason McGaffey, directed by Larry Travis. A comedy/murder mystery/satire about a traveler/adventurer who, after being shot, tries to have his personal obituary written before he expires. Mar 18-April 19; previews Mar 16 & 17, Thur-Sat 8pm, Sun 3 & 7pm., $15. Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Bl. West, LA 323-851-7977.

LAUGHTER, JOY, LONELINESS & SEX & SEX... by Eric Byler, presented by the Lodestone Theatre Ensemble; Apr 6-30; $13 general; $11 seniors and students; Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC), Theatre 4; 514 S. Spring St., downtown LA.; for times/dates of performances, reservations and more info call 213-485-1681 or via email SHPLodestone@aol.com.

PAINTING CHURCHES by Tina Howe, directed by Anita Khanzadian Jones: a humorous and poignant picture of understanding that comes to parent and child only with age, experience and a little bit of luck; Thru Apr 30; Thu, Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; Thu & Sun $15; Fri & Sat $18. TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel, directed by Flora Plumb: star-crossed love set against the beginning of the conflict between the English and the Irish in 1833; thru Apr 26; Mon-Wed 8pm. $12; Theatre Forty 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills (Bev. Hills High) 323-936-5842.

MONKEY GRASS world premiere of Ovation Award recipient Lee Murphy’s new comedy, directed by Maria Gobetti: a female Hollywood producer is suddenly called off the set to her family home in Ditchwater, Texas and grabbed by...well, the Monkey Grass; Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. The Victory Theatre 3326 W. Victory Blvd, Burbank; 818-841-5421; www.thevictorytheatres.com.

MURDER BY MOONLIGHT by Charles Higham, directed by Peggy Shannon: “Miss Marple meets Noel Coward”--the world premiere of an elegant mystery-comedy; Apr 6-May 14, Thur.-Sat. 8pm; Sat.-Sun. 2pm; $20. and ROLLIN' ON THE TOBA by Ronald “Smokey” Stevens & Jaye Stewart: A loving tribute to the last days of black vaudeville, full of song, dance, comedy, and music; thru Apr 9, Tues-Sun. 8pm, $20; rush tix $15; El Portal Center for the Arts 5269 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-508-4200.

A "NICE" FAMILY GATHERING by Phil Olson, directed by Patrick Maloney: a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her.; Fri & Sat, 8pm, Sun 3pm, $16; stud/sen/ disc; Group Repertory Theatre 10900 Burbank Bl, NoHo, 818-769-PLAY (7529).

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams: The play features a cast of deaf and hearing actors, and will be presented in American Sign Language with voice interpretation and projected subtitles for hearing members of the audience; thru Apr 9, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm, $20. Deaf West Theatre 5112 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-762-2773 or 818-762-2782 (TTY).www.deafwest.com.

THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA directed by James Serpento: a Shakespearian tale of male friendship and romantic love set in Italy in the early 20’s between two World Wars; Apr 7-May 21, Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 3pm; $12 general admission; $10 students and seniors. Eclectic Company Theatre 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd, No Holly; 818-508-3003.

TWO ROOMS by Lee Blessing, presented by Jo Films & The Sanford Meisner Center: gripping political drama about an American professor held hostage by terrorists in Beirut, and his wife back home who has grown weary of petitioning for his release; thru Apr 22; Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm; $15; student, senior & group discounts avail. The Sanford Meisner Center 5124 Lankershim Bl, NoHo 818-509-9651.

VOICES ON THE WIND by Eric paul Erickson: final hours of the lives of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrants executed in ‘27 for the murder of a paymaster and guard during; thru Apr 23; Thu-Sun 8pm; Sun 3pm; $20 gen adm, $12 stud/sen disc; American Renegade Theatre 11136 Magnolia Blvd, NoHo; 818-763-1834.

KIDS

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME for children 2-5 and their parents; Wednesdays, Apr 5-19, 10:30am; public welcome; free; N. Hollywood Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave; 818-766-7185.

PUPPETRANZ PUPPET SHOW a very special puppet show for children of all ages; Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm; free; No. Hollywood Regional Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave; 818-766-7185.

RUMPLESTILTSKIN by Lloyd J. Schwartz: a musical for children with lots of fun, singing, dancing, audience participation. Thru June 17, Sats 1pm, $8. Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Bl. West 818-761-2203.

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