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24 Hour Plays Lands Permanent LA Home
18 Feb
Summary
- The 24 Hour Plays, a non-profit, establishes a permanent base in Los Angeles.
- The organization produces plays written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours.
- The new LA home will host celebrity events and a flagship professional development program.
The 24 Hour Plays, a renowned non-profit with a 31-year history, has officially established its first permanent venue in Los Angeles. This expansion signifies a new era for the organization on the West Coast.
The 24 Hour Plays is dedicated to fostering creative communities by producing plays and musicals within a 24-hour timeframe. Their annual professional intensive brings together emerging artists for a rigorous program culminating in a performance.
Artistic director Mark Armstrong highlighted the growing energy from the Los Angeles community as the driving force behind this move. The new Los Angeles base will serve as a permanent home for both their well-known celebrity events and the "The 24 Hour Plays Nationals" program, offering a vital platform for early-career artists.
The inaugural event at the new Huron Station Playhouse is scheduled for February 28th. It will feature four new short plays, developed and performed within 24 hours, with participation expected from notable actors and acclaimed playwrights.
This move strengthens The 24 Hour Plays' long-standing connection with Los Angeles, where their productions have previously offered support and solidarity during challenging times. The establishment of a permanent presence underscores their commitment to the city's vibrant theater scene and the development of future creative talent.
