Interview: David Hunt Stafford on PLAYS IN REP & READING SERIES at Theatre 40
David Hunt Stafford (pictured) is the Artistic Director and Managing Director of Theatre 40, posts he has proudly held since 2000 at the professional theater company located on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. I decided to speak with David about the current plays running in rep during July and August: Doris and Ivy in the Home, in which he appears, and One Moment of Freedom which he produces; and the group’s ongoing Reading Series showcasing new and well-known plays read by company members.
Review: SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre
What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD at Signature Theatre? Set in the dark streets of London in 1785, we follow barber Sweeney Todd (Nathaniel Stampley) as he returns from wrongful imprisonment by the horrifying Judge Turpin (John Leslie Wolf).
Theatre 40 Presents New Season Of Virtual Seminars, Beginning January 24
The first 2022 session of Theatre 40's popular series of Monday Night Seminars will be conducted on Zoom. Each date of the series will feature the reading of a play by Theatre 40's actors, followed by a Q&A period. The theme of this session is Strange Plays for Strange Days.. The series is moderated by Melanie MacQueen and John Leslie. Each reading will be directed by either Ms. MacQueen or Mr.Leslie.
Theatre 40's Monday Night Seminars Resume September 13
The Fall session of Theatre 40's popular series of Monday Night Seminars will be conducted on Zoom this fall. Each date of the series will feature the reading of a play by Theatre 40's actors, followed by a Q&A period. The plays selected for this Fall include both comedies and dramas. The series is moderated by Melanie MacQueen and John Leslie.
Theatre 40 Presents Play-Reading of BEN BUTLER
Theatre Forty will present a play-reading via Zoom of the historical drama Ben Butler by Richard Strand on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. PST. John Leslie directs a cast that includes Martin Thompson, Shawn Savage, Tony Williams and John W. Combs.
Leslie Odom Jr., Stephen Schwartz & More Join GRATEFUL, THE SONGS OF JOHN BUCCHINO 20TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL CONCERT
To celebrate, on Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 8 pm EST, 'Grateful, The Songs of John Bucchino 20th Anniversary Virtual Concert' will premiere, featuring 10 songs from the album, plus 5 other songs of John's. Some of the original singers will be reprising their songs, and others will be sung by some old and new friends, all accompanied by John.