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Circle X Theatre

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Circle X Theatre
Formation1996
TypeTheatre group
Websitecirclextheatre.org

Circle X is a not-for-profit ensemble theatre company located in Hollywood, California. Circle X's productions have been described by critics as "refreshingly original and imaginative" and "consistently stellar".[1][2][3]

Overview

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Circle X is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Circle X was founded in 1996 by seven artists and to date has produced 27 plays in the Los Angeles area.[2] Circle X's current artistic director is Jen Kays.

Circle X is part of the Los Angeles 99-Seat Equity Waiver theatre community, a group of theatres that may employ members of the Actors' Equity Association without paying them union wages. Similar theatres include Sacred Fools Theater Company and The Actors' Gang. They produce out of Atwater Village Theatre along with Ensemble Studio Theatre-LA.[4]

Awards and nominations

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Awards Production Nominations Wins Notes
2009 Ovation Awards Battle Hymn 2 0
2013 Ovation Awards Bad Apples! 6 2 Won for Book for an Original Musical and Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical
2014 Ovation Awards Stupid Fucking Bird 9 0 In partnership with The Theatre @ Boston Court

Production history

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2008/2009

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  • Battle Hymn – By Jim Leonard, directed by John Langs
    ^ a: World Premiere

2007/2008

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2006/2007

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2005/2006

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^ a: World Premiere

2004

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^ a: World Premiere
^ b: Member-Driven Project

2003

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2002

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2001

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^ a: World Premiere

2000

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1999

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^ a: World Premiere

1998

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1997

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^ a: World Premiere

1996

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ la.com Review
  2. ^ a b LA Drama Critics Circle 2000–2002 Season
  3. ^ MyFox Los Angeles
  4. ^ "Our Mission". CIRCLE X THEATRE CO. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Berman, Eliza (October 7, 2015). "Michaela Watkins on Breaking Out With 'Casual' and Surviving the Third-Life Crisis". TIME. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Theatre". Jillian Armenante. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  7. ^ Morgan, Terry (January 19, 2009). "Battle Hymn". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Martinez, Julio (November 19, 2003). "Marley's Ghost". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Joel McHale | SME Live Entertainment". August 28, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Phillips, Michael (February 14, 2001). "Michetti Drums Up an Incisive 'Edward'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Nichols, Charlotte Stoudt;David C. (November 24, 2006). "Circle X takes on a dream". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 28, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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