What the world needs now...is LOVE, SWEET LOVE! / ¡Todo el mundo necesita amor, dulce amor!
America is in dire need of empathy and hope and love. And that’s what we do at 24th STreet Theatre. América tiene una gran necesidad de empatía, esperanza, y amor. Y eso es lo que hacemos en el Teatro 24.
Recuerden recordar / Remembering to Remember
Pero para nosotros, la parte más importante del Día de los Muertos es el trabajo que hemos estado haciendo con las familias locales para asegurarnos de que puedan honrar a sus seres queridos de manera significativa.
But the most important part of Dia de los Muertos for us is the work we’ve been doing with local families to make sure they can honor their loved ones in a meaningful way.
Oh Henry
It is certain that I chose to attend the funeral of LA playwright (and LA theatre mascot) Henry Ong, in search of exactly what Henry was all about; love, humor, and personal connection.
Pero la verdad es que elegí asistir al funeral del dramaturgo de Los Ángeles (y de la mascota del teatro de Los Ángeles) Henry Ong, en busca de eso que exactamente era Henry: amor, humor y conexión personal.
Becoming Granny / Convirtiéndome en abuelita
One of the great things about summer at 24th STreet is that our former students, who are now in college, often stop in for a visit . . . But because I do sometimes find myself being the elder these days, and thus the keeper of traditions, I also have come to the point in my life where I’ve become my grandmother and I dispense unsolicited advice, just like my Granny did.
A Fine Line / Una linea fina
From the words the characters speak to the marketing imagery on our postcards, there’s always a balancing act when you’re appealing to all ages.
De las palabras que los personajes hablan a las imágenes de “marketing” en nuestras tarjetas postales, siempre hay un acto de equilibrio cuando estás apelando a todas las edades.
Dream On / ¡Sueña!
This simple dream has turned into a nightmare.
Este simple sueño se ha convertido en una pesadilla.
Passing the Gavel / Pasando la Batuta
24th STreet Theatre changed its board president without a shot being fired.
Boys to Men / De Niños a Hombres
I still agonize over the kids we couldn’t help.
Me preocupan todos los niños que no hemos podido ayudar.