Republic of Pie Reopens June 25 with Live Music.
We are doing a North Hollywood restaurant and bar series so our neighborhood gets to know the fun and unique local hangouts in the NoHo Arts District. This week we feature a NoHo locals’ favorite – Republic of Pie – where they combine pie, coffee and tea, music and fun! We chatted with the fine folks at ROP and here’s what’s happening… More>>
Kevin Padilla & Friendz | June 30
Loft Ensemble presents Kevin Padilla & Friendz (an evening to close out 2021 Pride), spotlighting comics in the LGBTQ+ community. Featured artists will include Arielle Soloman, Bri Giger, Corinne Irizarry, Denise Winkerman, Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, Matthew Janis, Ryan Opton, Tia Jai, and Yesh Malik, along with musical guest Electric Preacher. Doors open at 8:30 and showtime is 9pm. Admission is $5 at the door. More>>
The Renegade Reopens July 6
“Save the date! We will be officially re-opening our doors on Tuesday, July 6th! We are SO EXCITED to be back and get the good times rollin’ again. We have some fun new details to reveal over the next few weeks, so make sure to follow us for more info!” – The Renegade More>>
“Urban Death Trail of Torment” | Extended by Popular Demand!
Fridays & Saturdays (Starting at 7:20pm): June 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2021.
Walk through a dimly-lit labyrinth straight into our phantasmagoria of inexplicable horrors, unfathomable monstrosities, and the disturbing spirits that walk among us.“Urban Death Trail of Torment” is a haunted walk-thru theatre performance that rises from the darkest depths of our pandemic to celebrate “URBAN DEATH’s” 16th triumphant year of terrifying new nightmares. More>>
"Motel 66" | GO WEST Theater Review
The Group Rep has really thought out how to get us back to what we love…LIVE THEATER.  Outdoors at The Yard brings all the wonderful sights, and sounds of the neighborhood. But, it only adds to the enjoyment, ambiance and experience. Outside on a summer night in NoHo…how great is that!? IT’S GREAT. “Motel 66” is 12 new one acts divided into two groups on alternate evenings – HEAD EAST and GO WEST. More>>
"Motel 66" HEAD EAST Theater Review
Finally, some live theatre! Really live. In the flesh.
These plays, with their sweet humour and aching hearts populated by characters full of life and gritty realness gives plenty for the wonderful actors of GRT to sink their teeth into. All of them are as eager as the audience for live theatre and the kind of connections that can only be made when people sit together and experience stories well told. GRT never disappoints. More>>
Blaqhuas NoHo R&B Brunch
Why yes, we’ll take some Maxwell with a delish brunch. We’d also take a little Jodeci with our mimosas.  If this sounds like a yummy combo, you’ll have to head over to Blaqhaus NoHo for their weekend R&B Brunch. Reservations are a must. More>>
“Reykjavík” Review | Extended through June 27
“Reykjavik” is the second show in the Road Theatre Company’s 2021 virtual season.  Their fantastic live recorded performance format gives us the best possible seat in the house, using four cameras and seamless live editing to give us the best of both worlds. “Reykjavik” is an exquisite play, truly. Its magical realism seems the perfect fit for stories set in a world so different from our own.  All black beaches and green mountains and steaming hot water. As if every element is really existing as its opposite.  So maybe that’s the magic of the place and why these strange, compelling, devastating and savage stories fit so very well there.  More>>
“Lovers and Other Strangers” | Through June 26
With her usual aplomb, Ms Gifford has constructed a really cleverly crafted online experience, together with shared sets, magical interaction, staging and direction sympathetic to the genre of zoomesque theatre. The wide variety of shorts range in focus, setting and situation, but all revolve around love, or rather what we expect from it. Will it sustain us, will it change us, will it protect us, will it make us happy or complete, do we ask too much of it? More>>
Sidewalk Singers Bring Music (and joy) to NoHo
How does this 2021 singing telegram work? "A singer and guitarist will arrive with sanitized balloons to the front of your home, (socially distanced) or to the home of a friend/loved one and perform! If it’s a surprise for someone else, we can be in text communication with you the whole time! We will also be wearing our face masks! We can perform songs of ALL GENRES and if one of the songs you want isn’t on our list, we will LEARN IT JUST FOR YOU! We specialize in birthdays, anniversaries, or even a morale booster for your best friend! Don’t let Covid-19 stop you from creating beautiful memories for your special day!!" More>>
Changes Are Coming to the NoHo Arts District
Meet District NoHo, a new North Hollywood development and one of the largest in the NoHo Arts District’s 20+ year history.  More>>
Going Back to In-Person Acting Class
Wow, it’s been 15 months that we have been unable to teach classes in our North Hollywood studio. But, now we are going back to in-person acting classes. We will be going back to in-person acting classes in July and will be providing both zoom and in-person classes. First thing I tell actors is this: Regardless of Covid or not, find a class where you feel safe. Be careful of peer pressure and competition. Stand in your integrity. Everyone needs their own time to adjust to the changes ahead. Take your time and do it on your terms.
Stay safe." - Fran Montano, Actors Workout Studio More>>
Online Acting Class Guide
When we get dealt a heavy hand like COVID19, we find a creative solution - that's the NoHo way. For our acting classes it's no different. Our acting classes have gone online for the time being and we've created a list for our readers. Remember, they may cancel our in-person acting classes but they will not take our acting classes away. More>>
Getting Commercial and Theatrical Headshots During the Pandemic
As the theatre and film industries look to get back in the swing of things, actors are more and more getting ready for new opportunities. For many actors, new headshots will be in order. But health experts continue to warn the COVID-19 pandemic is still a threat. So, what can actors do to safely get updated headshots?
NoHo is a neighborhood filled with actors, after all, we have 20+ theaters in one square mile! What do most actors need? More>>