The story of someone getting lost amidst the drugs and meaningless sex of the Hollywood scene is hardly a new idea. Yet, Julian Sheppard's Los Angeles, being presented at the Flea in a production directed by fellow playwright Adam Rapp, makes this oft-told tale seem fresh and engaging, thanks to the playwright's gift for crackling dialogue and sharp characterizations.

Los Angeles follows Audrey (Katherine Waterston), a young woman who moves from Seattle to L.A. with her boyfriend Cary (Evan Enderle). However, things don't quite work out for Audrey, and the play traces her downward spiral in ten short but potent scenes, each featuring Audrey and a new character. Each scene is an actor's dre[...]