Theater News

LA Kids Spotlight: June ’06

Entertainment for the youngsters this month is highlighted by South Coast Repertory’s The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (June 17), adapted by John Glore from the children’s book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, in which traditional fairy tales take on a life of their own and go berserk on the stage. In a more serious vein, the Santa Monica Playhouse presents the world premiere drama Grandma’s Place: Running Away From Your Life (June 9), a poignant look at young runaway as seen through the eyes of the theatre’s Young Professional Company, aged 11-17.

Entertainment for the youngsters this month is highlighted by South Coast Repertory’s The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (June 17), adapted by John Glore from the children’s book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, in which traditional fairy tales take on a life of their own and go berserk on the stage. In a more serious vein, the Santa Monica Playhouse presents the world premiere drama Grandma’s Place: Running Away From Your Life (June 9), a poignant look at young runaway as seen through the eyes of the theatre’s Young Professional Company, aged 11-17.