Drama

Loft Ensemble presents Catalyst: a story of six young women who embark on a journey to consume their addiction before it consumes them. Recovery may not be easy, but it's always worth it. Written and Directed by April Morrow.

A depressed hitman, an addict double agent, a sex worker recruiter, and the prince of the Russian mafia all walk into a Santa Monica apartment thinking their lives are over. What happens when they aren't?

A story of twin sisters fighting to live their dream as the world attempts to tear them apart. MY SISTER by Janet Schlapkohl features twins Emily & Elizabeth Hinkler. Exposing issues of human and disability rights and freedom of expression, the masterful play will win hearts and minds of audiences.

NOW WHAT? is a collection of one-act plays about life’s unexpected moments. When you’ve got the opportunity to steer into the skid, run away and hide, or just stare, slack-jawed at the sheer ridiculousness of life. Written and directed by Rachel Brethauer, Kara Costello, and Celeste Klaus.

Hope & Fear. Life & Death. Love & War. Rich & Poor. All of these will affect our lives, but their effects will seldom be the same, so will you listen or lecture? Condone or condemn? Help or hinder? Because for better or worse, when it comes to the human condition, there's - No Ex'p Required...

A botched suicide attempt has left poor Me's body in a coma, and his soul trapped somewhere between Heaven and Hell. Now, Me must literally battle his inner demons and confront his painful past in order to find rest. But will he return to the land of the living, or choose to go into the light?

Inspired by the death of Rosamond Pinchot, "Lovely" is a darkly comedic look at the unshakable demons that haunt us, even after we've died. Lovely has been staged twice in Toronto and is thrilled to make it's American debut.

The Player King, written and performed by Darin Dahms, is a one man performance piece inspired by the life of Edwin Booth.

".. a reminder of how mesmerizing theater can be with nothing but a few simple props, a talented performer and a meaty story, Voyage of Odysseus works wonders." JOEL BEERS BITTER LEMONS REVIEW

Artists audition for the Diversity Awards. Winners obtain an agent, a spot on a reality show, pay and a chance to continue their dreams of performing across the nation as Diversity Award winners. The Diversity Auditions get messy when someone asks, "What is diversity?"

Zack and Abby have the ideal ex-pat life in Paris: an apartment in up-and-coming Belleville, a stable marriage, and Zack's honorable mission to fight pediatric AIDS. But when Abby finds Zack at home when he's supposed to be at work, it shakes the foundation of their seemingly perfect life.

The journey of a woman with over five personalities to integrate.

It's one show of five 10-minute plays about miscommunication and the longing for connection. Subjects range from sporty nerds, sub-dom relationships and aliens to surrealistic challenges and panic attacks! We're the 5 SIRENS, five female playwrights, and we will captivate you with our songs.