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Fountain Theatre
About The Theatre:
The Fountain Theatre is a non-profit producing organization established in 1990 by co-Artistic Directors Deborah Lawlor and Stephen Sachs dedicated to providing a nurturing, creative home for multi-ethnic theatre and dance artists.
Here we develop provocative new works or explore a unique vision of established plays that reflect the immediate concerns and cultural diversity of contemporary Los Angeles and the nation. In an era of urban anxiety, ethnic hostility and wavering spirit, the Fountain offers a safe, supportive haven for artists of varied backgrounds to gather, interact and inspire each other toward the creation of work that will ignite and illuminate the community from which it's drawn and give creative voice to those who may not otherwise be heard.
Housed in a charming two-story complex in Hollywood, California, the Fountain has grown into one of the most successful of the smaller venues in the busy Los Angeles theatre world.The Fountain Theatre has an artistic staff with a wealth of experience that is quickly bringing the theatre's work to the attention of larger and larger audiences.
The Fountain has been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles City Council for demonstrating years of artistic excellence and "enhancing the cultural life of Los Angeles".
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Recent News
Fountain Theatre Presents L.A. Premiere of Funny, Poignant 'Alabaster'
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Fountain Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster, a funny and poignant new play about healing and the power of women by Audrey Cefaly. Directed by Casey Stangl, this darkly comic Southern drama runs February 9…
Read More »'Forever Flamenco' Returns to the Fountain Theatre with Four Sizzling Performances in August
LOS ANGELES - The summer just got even hotter! The Fountain Theatre’s beloved Forever Flamenco series returns, paying homage to series founder Deborah Culver Lawlor with four blow-out performances in August. Dubbed the “Fountain…
Read More »Fountain Theatre Announces National Job Search To Replace Outgoing Artistic Director Stephen Sachs
LOS ANGELES — The Fountain Theatre board of directors has announced criteria in its national search to replace outgoing artistic director Stephen Sachs, who will retire at the end of 2024. Sachs has been one of the most influential figures…
Read More »Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Announces Retirement
Los Angeles, CA -- After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024. “The more than three decades spent launching, nurturing, developing and leading the growth of…
Read More »Fountain Theatre Brings Groundbreaking ‘Last Summer at Bluefish Cove’ To Its Outdoor Stage
Welcome to Bluefish Cove. The Fountain Theatre will transform the parking lot surrounding the set on its outdoor stage to create an oceanfront experience for its 40th anniversary production of the groundbreaking comedy/drama, Last Summer at Bluefish…
Read More »Fountain Theatre Co-Founder and 'Godmother of Flamenco' Deborah Lawlor Passes Away at 83
In Memorium: Fountain Theatre co-founder Deborah Lawlor passes away at 83 LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2023) — Fountain Theatre co-founder Deborah Lawlor passed away last night, Tuesday, May 2, at the age of 83. Lawlor’s extraordinary career…
Read More »West Coast Premiere of 'The Lifespan of a Fact' Explores Truth in Journalism at the Fountain
Los Angeles, CA - What’s more important: writing the truth, or telling a good story? The Fountain Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of the Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.…
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