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In case you missed it, here is a look back at an interview with the actors who portray Eddie, Arty and Jay Kurnitz in our production of #LostInYonkers. Watch as they discuss the play and the nature of their roles.
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Actor Bennett Saltzman, who plays Jay in our current running production of Neil Simon's #LostInYonkers, will guest on today's LA Talk Radio show, State of the Arts with Michael Sterling and Andrew David James, from 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm! To listen live, visit the LA Talk Radio website page for State of the Arts at the following web address: www.latalkradio.com (Channel 2). Tune in!!
Pictured: Bennett Saltzman(R) with Ethan Rockwell (L)
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Watch Kevin Spacey win his Tony Award in 1991 for “Lost in Yonkers."
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PHOTO FLASH!
A look at some of our production stills for our current production of Neil Simon’s #LostInYonkers! Playing now through October 22nd. Visit www.theGROUPrep.com for tickets!
(All Production Photos by Doug Engalla)
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With #LostInYonkers open (we run for 6 more weeks!), we can now turn your focus to our next big event, StoryTime at The Group Rep! Join us for a wonderful evening, Produced by Pat Willson, featuring live personal stories of triumph, tragedy and just crazy shit, by some of our best storytellers. The event will feature: Staci Armao – “Stacy and Her Ukulele” Jana DiMaggio – “Survival of a Substitute Teacher” Doug Haverty – “Take a Chance on Me” Mike Lambert – “The Halloween Pageant” Susan Edwards Martin – “Serendipity at its best!” Bob Nissen – “My Story” Colette Rosario – “Your Wedding gown is Grey” Suzanne Weerts – “The Cow and the Birds” Alison West – “Road Rage” Pat Willson – “Meet the In-Laws” Steve Zee – “Tap and Brazilian Dogs” *** ONE-NIGHT-ONLY September 17, 2017 7:00PM Visit www.theGROUPrep.com for tickets!
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Tonight's the night! #LostInYonkers opens on The Group Rep's mainstage at 8pm! LIKE this post if you will join us this weeekend, and SHARE this post if you will join us during our 7-week run! For tickets, visit www.theGROUPrep.com, and be sure to RSVP to our event page here: GRT presents: "Lost in Yonkers" (9/8 - 10/22)
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We are 1 days away from opening night of #LostInYonkers! Here is a great behind-the-scenes still of actresses Loraine Shields and Roslyn Cohn sharing a laugh during a dress rehearsal. Join us at 8pm this evening for a #FreePreview, or tomorrow for opening night! Visit www.theGROUPrep.com for more info!(photo by Doug Engalla)
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We are 2 days away from opening night of #LostInYonkers! Here is a great behind-the-scenes still of costume designer Angela Eads making adjustments to Brent Anthony's costume, as Patrick Burke and Bennett Saltzman stand-by. Join us tonight and tomorrow for #FreePreviews, or this Friday for opening night! Visit www.theGROUPrep.com for more info!(photo by Doug Engalla)
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We are 3 days away from opening night of #LostInYonkers! Here is a great behind-the-scenes still of director Larry Eisenberg giving direction to Bennett Saltzman and Ethan Rockwell. Join us tonight through Thursday for #FreePreviews, or this Friday for opening night! Visit www.theGROUPrep.com for more info! (photo by Doug Engalla)
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ONLY TWO WEEKENDS LEFT! #LAthtr #TheGroupRep #DialMgrt
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Ticketst for Jay Johnson’s August 19 fundraiser are going fast!
Jay received a Tony Award in 2007 for his one-man show which we will be presenting for one night only on our stage!
We expect tickets to be gone very soon so if you want to see this terrific show, purchase your tickets ASAP. THEY WILL BE GONE SOON!
#LAThtr #Fundraiser #TheGroupRep
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The reviews are in!
The reviews are in for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER and they’re really great! Read on to see what the critics have to say about our latest production!
Review by Steven Stanley STAGESCENELA
“Stylishly directed, classily designed…” - StageSceneLA
“Bruce Kimmel directs for the Group Rep with considerable flair keeping the patter breezy and the pace brisk throughout.”- StageSceneLA
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Review by Ed Rampell HOLLYWOOD PROGRESSIVE & FreePress.org
“Bruce Kimmel adeptly directs his ensemble, who all deliver solid performances…” - Hollywood Progressive & FreePress.org
“Audiences who go expecting a tried and true, traditionally-rendered British mystery full of genre conventions won’t be disappointed and will be dialing ‘E’ for escapist entertainment.” – Hollywood Progressive & FreePress.org
Review by Cathy Wayne NoHoArtsDistrict.com
“Frederick Knott has written a fabulous script filled with British humor and loaded with twists and turns.” – NoHoArtsDistrict.com “Bruce Kimmel’s direction gives us everything we could ask for in this mystery thriller.” - NoHoArtsDistrict.com
"DIAL “M” FOR MURDER" is a welcome addition to the NoHo Arts District theatre scene, and another great play from the Group Rep. It is a brillant way to spend a Friday or Saturday evening, or a Sunday afternoon. Get ready to thoroughly enjoy yourselves. I know I did. – NoHoArtsDistrict.com
Review by Ron Irwin Huntington Beach News & LA Post Examiner
“The play…directed by Bruce Kimmel on stage at The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre…is just as powerful, captivating and entertaining as it has ever been.” – Huntington Beach News & LA Post Examiner
“The end is fascinating but the journey to that end is riveting and performed by a five star cast that make Dial ‘M’ for Murder one of the most compelling shows on stage in Los Angeles right now.” – Huntington Beach News & LA Post Examiner
Review by Carol Kaufman Segal CAROL’S CULTURE CORNER
RECOMMENDED – Carol’sCultureCorner
I saw the film when played in theaters those many years ago and was anxious to see it performed live on stage. I wondered if it would be as interesting and credible in a small theater. Presented by the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, it proved to be worthy of acclaim for a production extremely well-done. – Carol’sCultureCorner
The entire cast…deserves kudos for their fine and flawless performances. – Carol’sCultureCorner
Review by Elaine Mura SPLASH Los Angeles
“As good luck would have it, the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre has revived this clever show under the direction of talented Bruce Kimmel.” – SPLASH Los Angeles
“J. Kent Inasy’s lighting and set design perfectly recreate the 50’s ambiance, with the able assistance of Angela M. Eads’ costumes and Steve Shaw’s sound.” - SPLASH Los Angeles
“The talented cast competently creates characters who didn’t know much about crime, evidence, and devious plots – but are doomed to learn. “ – SPLASH Los Angeles
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Dial “M” for Murder
The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre presents Frederick Knott’s “Dial “M” for Murder,” directed by Bruce Kimmel and produced by Mannette Antill for the Group Rep. In this mystery thriller play that inspired Hitchcock’s suspense classic, a cunning man marries a wealthy woman for her money and plans to murder her to get her fortune. He devises a perfect murder, blackmails a criminal and arranges a brilliant alibi. To say more about a twisty and surprising thriller simply wouldn’t be sporting, would it?
Playing Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm,
June 30 – August 13
General Ticket: $25
Senior Tickets: $20
Click here for tickets
The Group Rep Theatre is located at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601. Visit our website at www.theGROUPrep.com, or call us at (818) 763-5990 for reservations.
[All Photos by Doug Engalla / Graphic Design by Doug Haverty, Art + Soul Design]
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Meet The Creative Team!
Please allow us to introduce you to the distinguished and hard-working creative team behind DIAL M FOR MURDER!
[LtoR: Mannette Antill, Bruce Kimmel, Cynthia Howe, and J Kent Inasy -- photo by Doug Engalla]
Bruce Kimmel (Director) wrote, directed and starred in the cult movie hit, The First Nudie Musical and co-created the story for the hit film, The Faculty, directed by Robert Rodriguez. As an actor, Mr. Kimmel guest-starred on most of the longrunning 1970s television shows. He is a legendary Grammy-nominated producer of theatre music on CD, producing over 180 albums. His song “Simply” recently won the Mac Award for Best Song of the Year. He directed the rave-reviewed shows L.A. Now and Then, Welcome to My World, Li’l Abner, and Inside Out, and the world premiere of Hit Song, The Musical at the El Portal Theater. Creator/writer/director of the popular web series Outside the Box. For seven years he has produced and hosted a monthly series of live entertainments based on the albums he’s produced, called Kritzerland at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal, featuring incredible singers and fun guest stars. He is the author of seventeen books.
* Mannette Antill (Producer) Actor, Fitzmaurice Voicework teacher, Producing Director at GRT, member of Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum (performs there and produces their Seedlings Playreadings), she has also appeared at Glendale Theatre Center. Favorite roles in: To Kill a Mockingbird, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, and Miss Reardon Drinks A Little. “Room Tone” screened at Cannes and she won Best Actor at the International Fan Film Festival for “The Shadow.”
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LizAnne Keigley (Associate Producer) This is LizAnne’s first foray into production and is so grateful for Mannette Antill’s mentoring and patience. LizAnne co-starred in the ensemble production of Calendar Girls here at GRT and looking forward to more GRT adventures.
* Cheryl Crosland (Assistant Director) Recently joining husband Kent Butler and daughter Truett Butler as a member of the GRT, Cheryl made her main stage debut in Calendar Girls in 2016, and was a standby for the character, Linda, in the world premiere of A Dull Pain Turned Sharp. Cheryl has done costuming and other backstage duties for the GRT over the past few years.
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Grant Geissman (Incidental Music) An Emmy-nominated guitarist and composer, with 14 highly regarded albums; was a member of Chuck Mangione's band and he most notably composed the television theme songs for “Two and a Half Men” and “Mike & Molly.” He has written three books for Mad magazine and EC Comics: Collectibly Mad (1995); Tales of Terror! The EC Comics Companion, coauthored with Fred von Bernewitz (2000); and Foul Play! The Art and Artists of the Notorious 1950s E.C. Comics! (2005).
* J. Kent Inasy (Lighting /Set Designer) Multi-award winner in LA theater, he has designed shows across America and Canada. GRT Resident Designer, shows include Calendar Girls, The Armadillo Necktie, Bach at Leipzig, That Lovin’ Feelin’, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Love Again, The Ghost of Gershwin, The Witness for the Prosecution, and A Dull Pain Turned Sharp. He acted secretly in the GRT shows A Street Car Named Desire and A Slight Ache. He is also a Director of Photography in television. Thanks for everything, BB.
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Angela M. Eads (Costume Designer) Graduate of FIDM with degrees in Fashion Design and Costume Design. Her Theater work includes Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, I Ghost, Next Window Please, My Three Angels, Moon Over Buffalo, Boeing Boeing, A Streetcar Named Desire, Don’t Dress For Dinner, Tiger By The Tail, Love Again, Lombardi, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, That Lovin’ Feelin’ and Agatha Christi’s The Witness for the Prosecution.
* Steve Shaw (Sound Designer) Steve’s work has been heard from LA to New York to Idaho. A GRT member, he most recently designed A Dull Pain Turned Sharp, The Witness for the Prosecution, A Nice Family Christmas, Calendar Girls, Bach at Leipzig, and That Lovin’ Feelin’. An actor and writer, he was most recently Reverend Tooker in GRT’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and his play, Caller ID, was part of their 2015 Put on Your Shorts! Festival.
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Dial “M” for Murder
The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre presents Frederick Knott’s “Dial “M” for Murder,” directed by Bruce Kimmel and produced by Mannette Antill for the Group Rep. In this mystery thriller play that inspired Hitchcock’s suspense classic, a cunning man marries a wealthy woman for her money and plans to murder her to get her fortune. He devises a perfect murder, blackmails a criminal and arranges a brilliant alibi. To say more about a twisty and surprising thriller simply wouldn’t be sporting, would it?
Playing Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm,
June 30 – August 13
General Ticket: $25
Senior Tickets: $20
Click here for tickets
The Group Rep Theatre is located at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601. Visit our website at www.theGROUPrep.com, or call us at (818) 763-5990 for reservations.
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Meet The Stage Managers!
Please allow us to introduce you to the wonderful stage managing team working on DIAL M FOR MURDER, Rishi Das (Right) and Tianka McAdory (Left).
[photo by Doug Engalla]
Rishi Das (Stage Manager) Born in Kolkata, Rishi Das, with a 17-year theatre background has achieved success in diverse productions on the professional stage and in Hollywood releases, music videos and short films. Rishi worked on the multiple award winning film “Julia” and played the lead in the film “Deceased”, which was featured in film festivals worldwide. Rishi also has a supporting role in the feature, “Regionrat”, scheduled for release later this year. Visit www.rishidas.com for more information.
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Tianka McAdory (Assistant Stage Manager) Actor, stage manager, and new member at GRT, Tianka has starred in favorite theatre roles, For Colored Girls, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Lies that Men Tale. She has also appeared in short indie films, including, “Life After Divorce” and “More Than Life.” Tianka is studying theatre and film at Santa Monica College and is excited to be a part of the Group Rep Theater.
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Dial “M” for Murder
The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre presents Frederick Knott’s “Dial “M” for Murder,” directed by Bruce Kimmel and produced by Mannette Antill for the Group Rep. In this mystery thriller play that inspired Hitchcock’s suspense classic, a cunning man marries a wealthy woman for her money and plans to murder her to get her fortune. He devises a perfect murder, blackmails a criminal and arranges a brilliant alibi. To say more about a twisty and surprising thriller simply wouldn't be sporting, would it?
Playing Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm,
June 30 – August 13
General Ticket: $25
Senior Tickets: $20
Click here for tickets
The Group Rep Theatre is located at 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601. Visit our website at www.theGROUPrep.com, or call us at (818) 763-5990 for reservations.
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The principal cast of the Group Rep's fourth show of its 43rd consecutive season take a moment to introduce themselves and to talk about Frederick Knott's thriller, DIAL M FOR MURDER! Opens June 30th. Tickets at www.theGROUPrep.com. #LAThtr #DIALMgrt #TheGroupRep
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Opening one week from today, DIAL M FOR MURDER! #DialMGRT #LAThtr Get your tickets today! Visitwww.theGROUPrep.com (photo by Doug Engalla)
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"First done in London in the early 1950s, then on Broadway and, of course, turned into a wonderful film by director Alfred Hitchcock - originally shot in 3-D but never shown that way back then, although it has been several times since. Our production, by the way, will be in 3-D. I could tell you about the play but then I'd have to kill you. That's how it is with mystery thrillers - part of the fun is not knowing too much." --Bruce Kimmel
Click the link for this and more in Bruce Kimmel's interview with Don Grigware.
DIAL M FOR MURDER runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. June 30 - August 19. #LAthtr #DIALMgrt#DirectorSpotlight
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