L.A. History of Open-Air Theaters
Julio Martinez takes a historical look at Los Angeles open-air theaters.
Radical Theater in LA – Part II
In part II of his ‘Radical Theatre in LA’ series, Julio Martinez unpacks exploratory theatre in the late 1900’s.
L.A. Theatre Under Quarantine: 1918
Julio Martinez examines how Los Angeles theatre responded and survived the 1918 Spanish Flu.
Radical Theater in LA – Part I
In this 2-part series, Julio Martinez explores radical theatre here in Los Angeles, particularly following World War II.
The Future of Comedy
“What we find “funny” is inextricably linked to our political position in this world. Different people have lived through different experiences that have shaped the person that they are…Good comedy swings up at institutions of power, not down at the oppressed.”
Adding to the Classic American Cannon: An Interview with Elisa Bocanegra
Julia interviews Elisa Bocanegra, Artistic Director of Hero Theatre. Through her work at Hero, she has been working to introduce women of color into the classical cannon.
