NEW WORKS Summer Festival at Lonny Chapman Theatre

The Group Rep presents their NEW WORKS SUMMER FESTIVAL eight cool, refreshing, new plays presented as stage readings performed two evenings in succession, July 26 September 7, 2022. All performances are at 8:00 PM. Admission is FREE. The event is being produced by Tom Lazarus and Stevie Stern, for the Group Rep. The Lonny Chapman Theatre is located at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood CA 91601.Cast features the talents of Todd Andrew Ball, Van Boudreaux, Peter Henry Bussian, Paul Cady, Julie Davis, Bert Emmett, Michael Gabiano, Sheena Georges, Pascale Gigon, Tessa Grace, Lee Grober, Doug Haverty, Linnea Ingesson, Kat Kemmet, Maria Kress, James Lemire, Melissa Lugo, Hisato Masuyama, Beccy Quinn, Hersha Parady, Anica Petrovic, Kirstina Reyes, Michael Robb, Michelle Schultz, Mark Stancato, Neil Thompson, Troy Whitaker, and Tamir Yardenne.The festival schedule continues as follows:August 7 and 8, Sunday and MondaySurviving Frank Lloyd Wright: The Tumultuous Creation of HollyhockHouse by Tom LazarusOil heiress Aline Barnsdall risks everything and hires the legendary FrankLloyd Wright to design and build Hollyhock House.Director: Tom LazarusAugust 14 and 15, Sunday and Monday1838 by Tamir YardenneA death, attempted murder, and mental fragility all come to a head onenight, while two television stars battle to save their careers before its toolate.Director: Cathy TomlinAugust 16 and 17, Tuesday and WednesdayLove or Best Offer by Phil OlsonA romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of online dating in theover 50 generation.Director: Phil OlsonAugust 23 and 24, Tuesday and WednesdayAuto-Sext by Suzy LondonWhat mis-communications could possibly occur when one tries to conveymedical terminology and relationship terminology while texting?Director: Jules AaronAugust 28 and 29, Sunday and MondayThe Trials of John Rock: based on real life events by Stevie SternIn the 50s, a devout Catholic OB/GYN doctor discovers he can help hispatients best by the practice of family planning which brings the wrath ofthe Church upon him.Director: Tom LazarusAugust 30 and 31, Tuesday and WednesdayMourning Song by Brent BeermanMusical Epilepsy caused by a stroke uncovers a voice from BridgetteNewsomes (an Irish orphan) forgotten past.Director: Brent BeermanSeptember 6 and 7, Tuesday and WednesdayThe Altruist: a play with songs and a lot of heart, lungs and kidneys by BillFitzhughA dying man wants to donate his organs to save the lives of eightothersbut hes alive and its not allowed. Could this have the makings ofa Broadway musical?Director: Kathleen Delaney
Ages: Varies per show