The plaintive wail of a clarinet fills the air, its wordless voice telling a story, taking you on a journey. Soon the rhythmic thump of a stand up bass joins in along with the deep throated moan of a trombone. The sounds join together, picking up speed, morphing from a mournful hymn into a joyful…
When Hal Holbrook first picked up the mantle of American literary legend Mark Twain, he could not have known it was one he would wear for more than 62 years. And it is this performance as Mark Twain that has become one of the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of theater. Hal Holbrook,…
A SEED (Ichi-Ryu Man-Bai) is a show inspired by Japanese mythology about the humble beginnings of our universe. It tells the story about how life-giving grain first came to exist in the world, and how one, single seed can produce enough to sustain all life on our planet. The underlying message is one of gratitude…
Sometimes the path you set out to take isn’t the path you were meant to follow. Such was the story of Dana Louise, the frontwoman for the indie folk band Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds. As the daughter of of Ezra Idlet, half of the grammy-nominated folk/rock duo Trout Fishing in America, Dana…
Think you can’t take your kids to watch a play at a theater? Think again! Coming this January to the James R. Armstrong theatre is The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told, an interactive musical about pirates, swashbuckling, and a cantankerous sea witch having a bad day. The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told bills itself as…
You may have heard of the Freedom Writers from Wilson High in Long Beach. Their story was made into a major motion picture starring Hilary Swank in 2007. But, of course, there’s more to the story than can be edited into a two hour time frame. That’s where the documentary Freedom Writers: Stories from an…
Two of the biggest online shopping days of the year are coming up: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, when you’re finding online deals for your holiday gifts on one of the largest online retailers, you can support the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation at the same time. All you have to do is start…
With Halloween over and Thanksgiving just around the corner, Christmas is already in the air! Shelves are stocked with Christmas lights, decorations, and gift wrap. Before you know it the spice of cinnamon, the rich smell of gingerbread, and all your favorite carols will be filling your senses with Christmas cheer. It’s easy to get…
