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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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The playwright behind "Love on San Pedro" explains the inspiration and process behind penning the community collaborative play.
Meet four individuals who are working towards positive change in the Skid Row community.
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Three actors participating in community play "Love on San Pedro" share stories of life in Skid Row.
Now in its rehearsal stages, "Love on San Pedro" is a community production about Skid Row featuring performers from Skid Row.
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Take a look at our list of art event picks this week.
The cast of 'Tangle' gather for a script reading
Personal narratives become part of a series of plays exploring harsh school discipline policies and their impact on students and their communities.
Progress photo, courtesy of Efren Delgadillo, Jr.
Efren Delgadillo, Jr. created the centerpiece of "Prometheus Bound," spending more than a year obsessively crafting the perfect wheel.
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The story of Prometheus' stubborn, irrational resistance to tyranny and his allegiance with the weak and unfortunate reach across time.
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This week L.A. Letters celebrates the spirit of collaboration and a few local ambassadors doing interdisciplinary work uniting poetry, performance, theater, education, and activism.
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Artistic Director Melissa Chalsma divulges the inspiration and unintended effects of an interactive art piece created for Macbeth: The Nightmare Floor.
Luis Galindo as Macbeth,Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival | Photo: Mike Ditz.
Actor Luis Galindo discusses the challenges of playing the title role of Macbeth in this summer's Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival.
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Still leading a weekly performance lab, octogenarian choreographer Rudy Perez was once praised by the L.A. Times as "the conscience of Los Angeles dance."
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