World Stage, the creative brainchild of drummer Billy Higgins is considered the crown jewel of Afrocentric Leimert Park. Functioning both as a workshop as well as a world-class performance space, the place is home to jazz artists. The venue is also a valuable showcase for up-coming young talent. No alcohol is served. Credit cards are not accepted.
Long Beach Shakespeare Company's Richard Goad Theatre is a family-friendly theater that plays host to numerous shows throughout the year for fans of performing arts. The talented actors in this theater bring the characters they play to life through their brilliant performance and amazing stage presence. The intimate and cozy setting at the Long Beach Shakespeare Company's Richard Goad Theatre make the audience feel part of the show and keep them engaged and captivated. This is the place to be if you are a fan of Shakespearean plays.
Established in the 1980s, Actors Workout Studio might be an intimate theater but it also a learning ground for actors. Their classes help in honing your acting skills for both film, theater and television projects. Comprising of two small studios which are used for theatrical acts that are primarily new works, this versatile space is indeed what it is named.
Lineage Performing Arts Center is a dedicated address for dance enthusiasts. Run by the Lineage Dance Company, this space organizes a series of concerts and art events, free to the public, thus widening audiences. Studios are available on rent for rehearsals and instruction, and are a great platform for emerging talent. This venue also hosts special workshops for community members with Cancer, Parkinson’s and Down Syndrome.
A popular outdoor venue hosting a wide variety of performances, shows, plays, presentations, educational classes and concerts in a beautiful natural environment of the 45acre Coldwater Canyon Park. This amphitheatre is a joint effort of the S. Mark Taper Foundation and its related individuals. There are around 300 seats in the amphitheatre where you can even bring your own food while enjoying the shows in the woodland setting.