Aimee Karlin

A few years back, Dear Readers, I stumbled on an article about a new little show called 'Disenchanted', about Fairy Tale Princesses in a musical revue telling about how life ain't so happily ever after and since I always love a good dose of snark I instantly became obsessed. I followed its journey, hoping it might come to a city near me or at least one I was visiting and even corresponded with the creators, book writer, composer and lyricist Dennis T Giancino and director Fiely A Matias who were kind enough to get me some sample recordings which only deepened my obsession (and put Siri in a tizzy as she has to censor herself when attempting to repeat back to me the original title). Well now, by the grace of the theater Gods and the good folks at Mamches Productions, that wonderful revue has come to Seattle and with the original creators in tow with Giancino directing this time and Matias assisting. And while the gloriousness of those scathing songs is there, the show itself needs a bit more settling time and some technical help to be truly great.

Coeurage Theatre Company (Jeremy Lelliott, Artistic Director; Nicole Monet, Managing Director), LA's only Pay What You Want company, has announced a special one night only reading of Head Over Heels, a play written and directed by Coeurage resident playwright Eric Czuleger, on Sunday, January 17 at 7:30pm at The Historic Lankershim Arts Center in North Hollywood. Proceeds from the event will go toward the ongoing medical care of Steve Julian, host of 'Morning Edition' on KPCC Radio and Coeurage board member.    

THE TROUBLE WITH WORDS is a song cycle that explores the relationship people have with words, as well as with each other, as they struggle to connect. In examining how human beings are brought together and pulled apart by words, the songs range from devastating to laugh-out-loud funny. I strongly encourage every musical theatre aficionado in Los Angeles to see this show as I cannot offer enough praise for the entire production.

A look at the composer's journey and the director's vision of THE TROUBLE WITH WORDS.

Coeurage Theatre Company (Jeremy Lelliott, Artistic Director) has announced a limited return engagement of The Trouble With Words. The 2011 Ovation Award-winner for Original Music and Lyrics (Gregory Nabours), will once again be directed by Patrick Pearson and will run at The Lost Studio on S. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. There will be two preview performances tonight, February 28, and Friday, March 1 at 8pm, and opening is set for Saturday, March 2 at 8pm. The Trouble With Words will play through March 31 only.

Coeurage Theatre Company (Jeremy Lelliott, Artistic Director) has announced a limited return engagement of The Trouble With Words. The 2011 Ovation Award-winner for Original Music and Lyrics (Gregory Nabours), will once again be directed by Patrick Pearson and will run at The Lost Studio on S. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. There will be two preview performances on Thursday, February 28, and Friday, March 1 at 8pm, and opening is set for Saturday, March 2 at 8pm. The Trouble With Words will play through March 31 only.

Coeurage Theatre Company's ASSASSINS is dark, funny, and often unsettling, but it hits its mark in surreal solidarity by meeting the demands of the provocative material head-on.

Coeurage Theatre Company, Los Angeles' only PAY WHAT YOU WANT theatre, presents Dylan Thomas' classic play for voices: UNDER MILK WOOD. The production will run August 28th - September 11th(Preview on August 27th) Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm.

Coeurage Theatre Company, Los Angeles' only PAY WHAT YOU WANT theatre, presents Dylan Thomas' classic play for voices: UNDER MILK WOOD. The production will run August 28th - September 11th(Preview on August 27th) Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm.

Coeurage Theatre Company, Los Angeles' only PAY WHAT YOU WANT theatre, presents Dylan Thomas' classic play for voices: UNDER MILK WOOD. The production will run August 28th - September 11th(Preview on August 27th) Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm.

Coeurage Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels by Eric Czuleger, directed by Kirsten Kuiken. Playing as part of the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival

Coeurage Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels by Eric Czuleger, directed by Kirsten Kuiken. Playing as part of the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival

Coeurage Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels by Eric Czuleger, directed by Kirsten Kuiken. Playing as part of the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival

Coeurage Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels by Eric Czuleger, directed by Kirsten Kuiken. Playing as part of the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival