WINNER OF "BEST PLAY" AWARD AT KCACTF - 2020!

WINNER OF "BEST PLAY" AWARD AT KCACTF - 2020!

“Most homeless people have moved on, but the problems haven’t gone away.” - Costella

A Live Equity World Premiere at the Hollywood Hudson Backstage Theatre.

A landmark musical play that culturally addresses the systemic homelessness humanitarian crisis in L.A.

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INSIDE “Because It’s Sunny in L.A. (Especially on Skid Row)” A behind the scenes look at our show!

INSIDE “Because It’s Sunny in L.A. (Especially on Skid Row)” A behind the scenes look at our show!

Winner of the “Best Play” AWARD

at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 8.

Winner selected from over 900 plays, KCACTF National Playwright Competition (Region 8 includes California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Hawai’i & Guam).

60 Second Promo from Stage Explorations, by Executive Producer/Playwright. Hosted by Buell Brown.

A THREE-ACT immersive dark comedy musical, the play is designed to culturally inspire change and the way people think and feel about homelessness. Thousands a year die from issues of homelessness. This play is about the severe nature of homelessness in L.A. Follows 5 homeless characters and their stories living on Skid Row in Los Angeles.

Directed by Karesa McElheny

Written & Produced by Thaddeus Nagey

Composed by Tim Poulin & Thaddeus Nagey

Musical Direction by Garth Herberg

Director of Choreography by Ellie Rodriguez

REVIEWED on NoHo ARTS DISTRICT!

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REVIEWED by PEOPLE’S WORLD

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REVIEWED on BROADWAY WORLD!

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ALSO:

Set Design by Thaddeus Nagey & Karesa McElheny. Costume Design by Thaddeus Nagey, Karesa McElheny & Cast. Lighting & Visual Design by Thaddeus Nagey & Karesa McElheny. Sound Design by Thaddeus Nagey & Tim Poulin. Production Assistance by Joem Aguinaldo.

3rd—24th JUNE 2023

Hollywood—CA
Hudson Backstage Theatre

THIS IS A HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL

(And very expensive to produce)

Please consider donating to our production. There are heavy costs associated with putting on a musical like this, including, but not limited to purchasing the theatre space, production staff, marketing, and registration fees. TO BECOME A SPECIAL DONOR WITH BENEFITS AND PERKS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FUNDRAISER & HISTORY OF THE SHOW, CLICK ON “LEARN MORE.”

          PRODUCTION FUNDRAISER - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Speakers for talkbacks include local community organizers and non-profits working to alleviate poverty and homelessness in L.A.

Including Representatives from East Los Angeles Women’s Center, L.A. Housing Works, Skid Row Cleanup Brigade, YIMBY, and Telemedia Enterprises.

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