The La Jolla Playhouse is a quirky, eclectic, and inspiring
harbor for contemporary theater. Founded in 1947 by Gregory peck, Dorothy
McGuire, and Mel Ferrer, this not-for-profit theater encourages the progression
of theater as an art form. The
Playhouse strives for diversity and audacity at all costs. Its location on the
campus of UCSD is an ideal environment for
such “progressive” theatrical endeavors.
The Playhouse has garnered more than three hundred honors,
including a 1993 Tony Award. It has also been the venue of forty-four world
premiers and seven American premiers. Many plays were born at the La Jolla
Playhouse, before finding fame on Broadway, including "Jane Eyre," "Dracula, the Musical," "Bonnie and Clyde," "Memphis," "Thoroughly
Modern Millie," "Jersey Boys," and
Matthew Broderick’s revival of "How to
Succeed in Business without Really Trying" just to name a few.
Education is another important aspect of the Playhouse. Outreach
programs including Young Performers’ Workshop, Summer Conservatory, and
internships the Playhouse both teaches, supports, and nurtures the theatrical
arts. They also provide school
programs year round teaching children about classic plays like Shakespeare,
incorporating theater into existing curriculums, and Guest Artist Workshops.
Musicals and plays are always under development at the
Playhouse. "Hands On a Hardbody,"
created at the La Jolla Playhouse, is currently headed to Broadway. The most
recent play, "Blood and Gifts," has
received tremendous reviews from local press. As you book your tickets for the
next big thing in theater come and visit the next big thing in lowbrow art and urban
art at Thumbprint Gallery on Kline Street!
Source: http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/
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