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From stage to street, theater has been a way for people to express their innermost thoughts and emotions. See how this long-lasting art form has changed over time and how it mirrors society's innermost questions.

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Metabolic Studio's IOU theatre illuminates the relationship between the Owens Valley and Los Angeles through performances by Inyo County residents.
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Behind the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hollyhock House near Los Feliz lies a fascinating and complicated story, and at its center, a woman whose dreams were often dashed by bureaucracy, difficult collaborators, and herself.
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The Woman's Building stood in the elite pantheon of important L.A. literary spaces like the Watts Writers Workshop, Beyond Baroque, and the World Stage.
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The ancient Greek drama "Persians," staged at the Getty Villa's amphitheatre through Sept. 27, resonates with today's audiences tuned to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Day Labor Theater Without Borders performs plays based on stories from day labor communities.
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A look at the evolution of the Teatro Campesino (Farmworker's Theater) from Chicano guerilla theater to a formal theatrical experience.
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Unusual Suspects brings people together from youth prisons, treatment centers, and L.A.'s most underserved schools and communities to implement theatre projects.
Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is devoted to creating a platform for the work of emerging artists and acclaimed choreographers.
An overview of Cornerstone Theater Company's "Love on San Pedro."
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A photo essay captures a day in the life of actor Olusheyi Banjo, offering a glimpse into a community rendered invisible and largely ignored by much of the broader culture of L.A.
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The symbolic and physical properties of cardboard play a significant role in the set design of "Love on San Pedro."
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Jim Dee embarked on a journey to change the landscape of cinema on the Central Coast forever, where an eclectic mix of independent, foreign, and documentary film collide.
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