GHOST WRITER What happens when we die? Well, at least for some, the relationship can
continue on even after death—Ghost Writer explores that phenomenon and the realm between life and death. Franklin Woolsey the acclaimed writer has died, but his devoted secretary stands at the ready, poised to take his dictation from the great beyond. His final masterpiece is yet un- completed and she insists that he will communicate the final chapters if only she is ready. Where do we draw the line between fantasy and reality? Directed by ITC’s Caryn Desai and written by Michael Hollinger who stated in his own words, “My mother had died shortly before I encountered this story and, through conversations with my father, I began thinking about ‘the presence of absence’— that is, the power that a departed loved one holds over us and how we negotiate the space left by that person.” Per- formances take place Friday, August 24 through Sunday, September 16 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. For tickets and information call 562.436.4610 or go to
itclongbeach.org.
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Who can’t handle a night under the stars with a little wine, a bit of cheese, delicious Southern California weather and some of the most gifted musicians in the world? You are totally in luck, because August at the world- famous Hollywood Bowl is filled to its rim with fantastic choices and here are some highlights:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 has Yo-Yo Ma paired with conductor Gustavo Du- damel for a evening of powerhouse performances.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 brings us the lovely Norah Jones and her remark- able voice for this one-night-only performance.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 fuses Gustavo Dudamel, the orchestra and singer songwriter Juan Luis Guerra with his native Bachata and Merengue rhythms.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 highlights Colombian superstar Juanes at the guitar and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for Rock en Español and traditional Latin American rhythms.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Dudamel and the orchestra are paired with opera superstar Placido Domingo in his first Hollywood Bowl performance.
HEARTS LIKE FISTS A world premiere love story set in a world of evil villains and beautiful
crime fighters! The evil Dr. X is in the habit of sneaking into his lovers’ rooms, then injecting them with a serum that stops their hearts in their sleep. The beautiful and unstoppable Crime Fighters have been hot on his trail, but unable to capture him. Enter Lisa, who is desired by every man who lays eyes on her. But she has fallen for Peter, aka Dr. X, who is about to finish his greatest creation—an artificial heart. Since Peter can’t let himself love, he loses himself in his work and since Lisa can’t have Peter, she joins the Crime Fighters and all hell breaks loose in a full circle kind of a way! Runs Friday, August 3 through Saturday, September 1 at Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga (just north of Sunset) Hollywood. For tickets and information call 323.856.8611 or go to
theatreofnote.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 presents Anita Baker and her “fireside love songs” with guest Espernanza Spalding to open the show.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 AND 25 features jazz power- house and sultry singer Diana Krall.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 AND 30 prepare yourself for the fantastical Carmina Burana with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, soprano Laura Claycomb, tenor Nicholas Phan and baritone Hugh Russell singing Carl Orff’s masterpiece.
For tickets and more information call 323.850.2000 or go to
hollywoodbowl.com
AUGUST 2012 | RAGE monthly 23
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