2019-2020 CALENDER
22 VETERANS COMMIT SUICIDE PER DAY
Over the next near Warriors For Peace Theatre will be partnering with organizations addressing suicide and homelessness within the veterans community. 10% of ticket sales from our upcoming production of Julius Caesar will be donated to The Midnight Mission and The Giving Angels - Non profit organizations providing food, shelter, and other services for the homeless.
Julius Caesar
November 30TH - DECEMBER 22ND, 2019
The HUDSON THEATres, Hollywood, CA
Warriors For Peace will be producing a stage production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Our exciting production will be in a modern war setting with gender bending roles and a diverse cast comprised of military veterans and civilians. Directed by Ann Noble.
There are three reasons we are embarking on this project:
1. A Collaboration of Military Veterans and Civilians
Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare’s most revered works, is partly a story about war. Our country has been fighting wars for fifteen consecutive years now. We are casting this stage production partly with military veterans - actors who have experienced combat in our current conflicts. I don’t think this has been done with this play. Our actors will bring a certain depth and understanding of the challenges and affects to the human psyche of those who have experienced the horrors of war. Our production will be a collaboration of veterans and civilians. This partnership fits into our mission of using art to heal and bring people together. Working with civilians is a critical component to the reintegration of our returning veterans into civilian society after returning from military service
2. Ethnic Diversity In Casting
Our production will have have a very diverse cast and reflect modern society and the military in a way many productions have been deficient in.
3. Gender Bending Roles
We are gender bending some of the main characters, including Marc Antony, one of the dominant figures in the play. In a time when there is a long over due push in the industry to have more female leads Julius Ceaser provides a perfect opportunity to present a women in the leading roles.
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RECENT EVENTS
Veterans Supporting The Muslim Community
A Day Of Dance and Shakespeare
Warriors For Peace theatre, in partnership with DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion®, Millions of Conversations, and The IMAN Cultural Center brings you a day of healing and community building through the arts.
Warriors For Peace is a collaboration of military veterans and civilians that uses the theatre arts to heal and promote peace. We would like to offer our support to the Muslim community in LA and make a stand against Islamophobia. We are under the non-profit sponsor Creative Visions.
What:
A community building event designed to have veterans support the local Muslim Community and make a stand against Islamophobia and hate. The event will consist of a free two hour dance and movement workshop by DIAVOLO and a free two hour introduction to reading and performing Shakespeare. Master Shakespearean actor and teacher Arming Shimerman (Known for his role as Quark on Star Trek Deep Space Nine) and Jacques Heim, founder and Artistic Director of the world renowned modern dance company DIAVOLO will be our facilitators. All levels welcome. Never danced before? No Problem. Never studied Shakespeare or acting? Perfect come learn with us!
DINNER PROVIDED! Meals generously donated by Art Works Austin!
When:
Saturday, April 20th, 11-4pm
Where:
Los Angeles, CA
Who:
Produced by Christopher Loverro and Warriors For Peace:
Women of Shakespeare Showcase - 2.0
Come and take a journey through the world of Shakespeare through the eyes of glorious women. Featuring the classic interpretations with a few surprises. Some of LA's most exciting actresses showcased in the works of the genius, William Shakespeare. Directed by Susan Angelo.
One night only! March 25th, 7pm at the American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood. The bar opens at 6 PM. Come early and network and have a drink at the Legion’s historic art deco bar! Following the performance there will be a talk back with director, Susan Angelo, WFP Theatre founder and executive director, Christopher Loverro, and the stars of Women of Shakespeare. The talk back is the perfect time to dialogue with the actors who are comprised of military veterans and civilians about the healing effects of art and an opportunity to narrow the civil-military divide
FREE Parking!. Veterans and Seniors ticket prices are half off. Active Duty military are given free admission.
Women Of Shakespeare director Susan Angelo speaks about the production and WFP's mission.
Women of Shakespeare Showcase
WHAT:
Ladies, have you ever wanted to play Hamlet or Macbeth? Warriors For Peace presents a night of monologues and scenes showcasing women in their favorite roles in the cannon! Gender bending welcome. Join us for a mixer and networking event following the performance.
ADMISSION IS FREE! PARKING IS FREE!
WHEN:
Monday, November 26th, 2018. 6:30pm
WHERE:
The American Legion Post 43
2035 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, 90068
Julius Caesar Staged Reading
Warriors For Peace Theatre is performing a table read of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar! Directed by world renowned actor and teacher Armin Shimerman, our exciting production will be in a modern war setting with gender bending roles and an ethnically diverse cast of military veterans and civilians.
This is event is FREE but expected to be sold out so you
MUST RSVP at:
September 8th, 2018 at 7PM
Location: The Zephyr Theatre, LA CA
