L.A. Theater Offers Big Breaks for Actors
Los Angeles theaters are gaining prestige and exposure for some of their actors by mounting shows in New York, but profits remain elusive. SoCal theaters ranging from the Geffen Playhouse to the 99-seat Rogue Machine Theatre have recently staged productions in Manhattan. One thing the companies noticed was that the perception of L.A. theater as merely an actor’s showcase (as opposed to a cultural venture) has f…