Center Theatre Group

Alma and the American Dream

Mar 6, 2022

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James Sims

Is the American Dream a reality or fallacy? And if it still exists, who does it belong to? For Alma—the title character of Los Angeles playwright Benjamin Benne’s newest work—dreams for her first-generation daughter Angel’s future are built upon a universal hope of a better life with a slice of more immediate concerns of deportation…
Building an Artistic Path Forward

Feb 1, 2022

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James Sims

Amidst endless Zoom meetings and pivoting every possible direction while planning seasons across three iconic theatres, Center Theatre Group’s artistic team has been asking itself profound questions. How do you program art for the stage that effectively wrestles with the unpredictable world outside the stage door? And who should be at the table to make…
Passing the Baton: Michael Ritchie’s Final Season

Dec 1, 2021

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James Sims

After leading Center Theatre Group for more than 16 years, Michael Ritchie will retire as Artistic Director on December 31, 2021, following the long-awaited return to live, in-person performances after a devastating year-and-a-half shutdown of its three historic theatres. In 2004, the neon lights sitting atop a once historic movie house in Culver City flickered…
Through “Zoot Suit,” L.A. Theatre Engages a Community with Provocative Conversations

Mar 13, 2017

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James Sims

As a way of continuing its now 50-year tradition of connecting audiences through provocation, Center Theatre Group recently launched Community Conversations—a new program allowing audiences to explore the divisive and complex themes of productions at the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre.
Facts & Fiction: David Suchet in “The Last Confession”

Jun 19, 2014

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James Sims

I recently filmed and edited a feature video for Center Theatre Group’s production of The Last Confession at the Ahmanson Theatre.
Page to Stage: different words for the same thing

May 17, 2014

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James Sims

I produced this video taking viewers from page to stage of this world premiere production.
Opening Night of “Harmony” at the Ahmanson Theatre

Mar 20, 2014

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James Sims

I recently filmed and edited the opening night coverage of Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s “Harmony” at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre.
Interview with David Hyde Pierce and Christopher Durang

Mar 11, 2014

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James Sims

I recently filmed an interview with David Hyde Pierce and playwright Christopher Durang.
Warning: Community Engagement on Social Media Nears Extinction for Brands

Dec 20, 2013

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James Sims

Did someone in your marketing department cheer when Instagram announced that advertisements were nearing reality on the photo-sharing network? Send that person back to Social Media 101.