public assembly

ever wondered what it’s like to participate in our program? check out what some past participants have to say ✏️✏️✏️ 🔈

Community theater? In Los Angeles? Yes, specifically a non-profit organization called @thepublicassembly . They do three original one-act plays on the last Thursday of every month that have been written in the three weeks prior. @tomexploresla stopped by their dress rehearsal on Tuesday to chat with two of their co-directors to understand what it’s like creating an intimate art form like community theater in a huge city like Los Angeles. NOTE ON 6/27 PERFORMANCE: While the performance for tonight is technically sold out, Public Assembly says that day-of rush tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis until they reach capacity.

Thank you for the write up @stageraw 🫶 Link to the article is in our bio.

pieces have been selected for our next show “pick a lane”. reminder: the show is in may. save the date: 5/28

THANK YOU to all who joined us for PA47 “march madness” last night 💛 full credits below, and thanks to the south pasadena masonic lodge for having us. We are now accepting submissions for PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 48: “pick a lane” If you would like to submit a piece for PA48, fill out the writing submission form on our website with a brief (400 words or less) description of your idea, noting # of characters, overarching plot, and themes (complete scripts and file attachments not accepted). Submit by 11:59PM on SUNDAY (3/29). [some guidance below*] All performance styles/forms are welcome. Our only prerequisite is that you’ve attended one of our shows before. We will make decisions by THURS (4/2). Note: keep in mind that your final piece must run under 12min and throughout the month it will undergo a rigorous workshop process wherein scripts will evolve considerably. We’re so excited to read what y’all come up with. CREDITS: “mating rituals”  written by david clifford turner, directed by nitya vidyasagar starring matthew patrick davis, clayton farris, alice hunter, james tolbert “before the verdict” written by paolina acuña-gonzález, directed by janina gavankar starring kimberly alexander, winter andrews, susan deming, dana lee, maribel martinez, william warren “the ides of marching band” written by ben smith, directed by brendan scannell starring ryan asher, miya kodama, alex song-xia, emily walker fight choreo by almanya narula interstitials performed by toro pep band this month’s show curated by the following PA members: nick marcone, alexandra metz, lexi pappas 📷: nic murphy & cameron rice *some guidance as you write your submission: 👉 why must this piece be on stage and not on screen? make the most of the format 👉 we love big swings and weird ideas. clowning, movement, non-verbal… let your imagination run wild 👉 while we often program comedic pieces, we are not interested in sketch (pieces that prioritize quick laughs rather than deeper thematic exploration) 👉 we are often short on dramatic submissions 👉 these are true one acts; please do not include scene breaks

tickets are NOW LIVE for PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 47: march madness thursday march 26 open bar/doors @ 7:30p show 8:00p one night only click “get tickets” button in profile

pieces have been selected for our next show “march madness”. save the date: 3/26.

thank you @latimes 🥹💛🖤 (and writer @emmamaddenisgaylol , who truly immersed herself in our process, joining for rehearsals, meetings, tech and beyond) want to attend our next show ? tickets go live at 10am on thurs 3/19. join our mailing list to be the first to find out (link in bio).

THANK YOU to all who joined us for PA46 “bodies of water” last night 💛 full credits below, and thanks to the pico-union project for having us. We are now accepting submissions for PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 47: “march madness” If you would like to submit a piece for PA47, fill out the writing submission form on our website with a brief (400 words or less) description of your idea, noting # of characters, overarching plot, and themes (complete scripts and file attachments not accepted). Submit by 11:59PM on SUNDAY (3/1). [some guidance below*] All performance styles/forms are welcome. Our only prerequisite is that you’ve attended one of our shows before. We will make decisions by WEDS (3/4). Note: keep in mind that your final piece must run under 12min and throughout the month it will undergo a rigorous workshop process wherein scripts will evolve considerably. We’re so excited to read what y’all come up with. CREDITS: “anemone” writer steve yockey director lexy mcavinchey cast ali axelrad, lauren blumenfeld, luke rampersand, mary ann welshans fight choreography almanya narula “mona goes to the lake” writer ciara ní chuirc director nitya vidyasagar cast awni abdi-bahri, shalini bathina, reshma gajjar “topiary dreams” writer hannah kenah director david thompson cast alan aymie, alana dietze, bukola ogunmola interstitials performed by loyal lobos this month’s show curated by the following PA members: clara aranovich, josh grondin, kap taylor 📷: ash alexander *some guidance as you write your submission: 👉 why must this piece be on stage and not on screen? make the most of the format 👉 we love big swings and weird ideas. clowning, movement, non-verbal… let your imagination run wild 👉 while we often program comedic pieces, we are not interested in sketch (pieces that prioritize quick laughs rather than deeper thematic exploration) 👉 we are often short on dramatic submissions 👉 these are true one acts; please do not include scene breaks

tickets are NOW LIVE for PUBLIC ASSEMBLY 46: bodies of water thursday february 26 open bar/doors @ 7:30p show 8:00p one night only click “get tickets” button in profile 💦💧🌊🛁

PA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT on our member ALEXANDRA METZ (@metzaballsoup )! Public Assembly's membership consists of an array of some of the most talented actors, writers, and directors in Los Angeles, all of whom share PA's commitment to collaboration, experimentation, and radical accessibility. Metz’s work and contagious spirit has been an integral part of our company since the very very beginning, and hopefully for a very very long time into our future as well 💛 Tickets for PA46 “bodies of water” go on sale TOMORROW (2/19) at 10AM SHARP, so don’t forget!

pieces have been selected for our next show "bodies of water". save the date: 2/26.