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The State of Theatre in LA
published December 01, 2009 by Ben Hill
There is this somewhat ridiculous notion that theatre (and by extension all non-filmed arts) is scarce in the city of angels. This is a misconception we have fought since planning began for the Hollywood Fringe. Fair enough, I suppose: No one can deny that the multi-billion dollar film industry is the giant poka-dotted elephant in the room.
What many don’t know is that theatre and other performed and exhibited arts are thriving in LA; one might even claim we are on the verge of a golden age.
Check out this wonderful article by LA Times critic Charles McNulty. He makes an amazing case for the vitality of the arts in our city.
Little does the rest of the world know that LA is a hidden gem of the arts. This is just one of the many reasons a Fringe Festival in LA is such a great fit. By barring no one from participation, we have the opportunity to showcase the reality of our culture here.
Read more about the arts in Los Angeles in the Culture Monster blog in the LA Times.
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