Homecoming 2022

We're pleased to invite you to HCLA Homecoming, a week of student orientation, assessments, events, reunions, screenings, and performances. All events, including assessments and call backs, will take place at Hussian College LA Campus/Los Angeles Center Studios unless noted.

Tuesday August 17th - Saturday August 20th

We Are Fest 2022

An end-of-year celebration of film, acting, musical theatre, and commercial dance for 9 days at the El Portal Theatre.

Learn more: www.instudiohcla.com

Where Did the Snow Go?

CDN and MTH students from HCLA’s Producing Your Own Work class host a benefit event for selected charities.

December 12th at 4:00 pm at LACS - The Battery - $12 Admission (all proceeds go to charity)

A year-end event series highlighting the work of our students as the semester closes. December 6th-14th, 2021.

*Be sure to follow our Instagram page for a behind the scenes look at some of our Film + Digital Content majors as they produce and shoot their film projects!

Solo Performance Presentation

The HCLA Solo Performance Class performs their solo acting pieces before their faculty and peers.

World Cultural Dance Showcase

HCLA World Cultural Dance Class takes its audience around the world in this evening’s performance.

December 6th at 7:00 pm at LACS - TBA – Admission is free

Acting For Theatre One Acts

HCLA Acting for Theatre Class presents final performances of their self-produced, directed and acted One-Acts before a live audience.

December 7th, 8th and 9th at 7:30pm LACS - The Beaudry Theatre - Admission is free.

Tuesday, December 7th

Reasons To Be Happy - Bianca Chamberlin and Cortez Adams

I and You - Lysandra Owens and Daniel Guerrido

Dry Land - Bella Dimattia and Kyleigh Nikkels

The Years Between Us - Jacob Rubino, Kara Zupanovich and Betsy Soloway-Aizley

Wednesday, December 8th

This Is Our Youth - Olivia Garrity and Trevor Simmons

Dry Land - Alexandra Martinez and Destyni Williams

Sister Cities - Maddie Bernstein, Madison Castonguay, Julianne Farley and Courtney Lehto

Thursday, December 9th

The Years Between Us - Kaylee Diehl and Jestina

Mundy Ship - Sarah Halbfell and Tabitha Snavely

The Lonesome West - Gaige Busch-Johnson, Ethan Gilmore and Noah Waddell

MTH Performance Juries

HCLA Musical Theatre Students perform their instructor-curated songs before a jury of professionals for their department finals.

December 10th at 5:00 pm at LACS – The Battery – 

HCLA 2021 Hip Hop Battle

HCLA commercial dancers take to the floor in an epic battle for the perfect score on their final exam. With a panel of established hip hop choreographers, this exciting event takes place at LACS.

December 10th at 8:00 pm – LACS - Soundstage - Tickets $10   FREE! Live Stream of Hip Hop Battle will take place on our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/instudiohcla

CASTRATED SEX DEMON: THE MUSICAL

November 11, 12, and 13 from 8:00pm-11:00pm
Live at the Broadwater Theater
1078 Lillian Way Los Angeles, CA 90038
Written and Directed by Trenton Whittaker>

Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Breaking Bad in a rockabilly rock opera set within the backdrop of 1980’s Las Vegas!

In a world driven by desperation and fear. Those bold enough to make a stand will do anything for a better life even if it means selling their body and soul. Castrated Sex Demon is a show based in Las Vegas 1980's and follows the story of a drive thru priest named Father Doyle and an infamous stripper named Sweet Pea who try their luck at being a pimp and prostitute. They learn how to survive the underground world of Las Vegas as they come across both friend and foe.

*Castrated Sex Demon: The Musical was a HCLA Next Stage Grant winner!

Cast List:

Sweet Pea- Jensen Wysocki ( @jensenwysocki )

Father Doyle- Ethan Gilmore ( @ethangilmore3 )

Jerry L. Lewis- Jacob Rubino ( @jacobrubino )

Big Daddy- Stephen Walker ( @stephenn_acts )

The Wanderer- Alex Beneski ( @buxftucan )

Voss- Lili Bender ( @lilimbender )

Lilith- Chloe Brown ( @chloebrown_music )

Eva Ford- Mei Lin ( @mei.meihuaa )

Odessa- Joesy De Palo ( @joesyjowell )

Chad the Organic Mechanic- Ryan Kearton ( @ryan_kearton )

John Boy- Chayce Mims ( @chayce.mims )

Motel Maid- Olivia Christine Smith ( @avalon_greylock )

911 Operator- Caralyne Murphy ( @caralynemurphy )

Ensemble- Derek Norris ( @dereknorris88 ), Rachel Kellum ( @the_rachel_kellum ), Jenny Lansdon ( @jenlansdon ), Jestina Mundy ( @.jestina. ), Gabriella Rae ( @gabriella_rae ), Roy de Oliveira ( @rdo ), Barrett Holthus ( @barrettholth ), Chayce Mims ( @chayce.mims) , Ryan Kearton ( @ryan_kearton ), Olivia Christine Smith ( @avalon_greylock), Caralyne Murphy ( @caralynemurphy) , Nathayla Lopez ( @nathalyalo ), Gina Rechul ( @ginarechul )

Crew List:

Writer/Director: Trenton Whittaker

Producer/Assistant Director: William Levings

Producer/Stage Manager: Blair James

Assistant Stage Manager: Chloë Schott

Production Director: Bridget Flanery

Musical Director: Michael  Van Bodegom-Smith

Vocal Arrangement and Assistant Musical Director: Jensen Wysocki

Musical Assistants: Ryan Kearton

Fight Choreography: Orion Barnes

Choreographers: Nathayla Lopez and Gina Rechul

Marketing/Budgeting: Ashton Igo

Costume and Prop Designer: Blair James

Costumes Head: Tianna Vines

Costume Assistant: Sky Reyes and Sarah Halbfell

Makeup and SFX Artist: Noah Waddell

Props Head: Angela Capasso

Light Board Operator: Meea Remsen

Run Crew Head: Reda Fassi-Fihri

HCLA HOMECOMING

This on campus screening will feature our incoming freshmen 30-second projects along with some HCLA highlights including thesis films and past productions!

Live Play Performance: ELEVADA (RS-1)

Elevada Cast

(In Order of Appearance)

Khalil - Chayce Mims

Ramona - Blair James

June - Chloė Schott

Owen - William Levings

Elevada Crew

Director - Bridget Flanery

Stage Manager - Heather Landers

Set Designer - Cesar Retana Holguin

Lighting Designer - Michaela Molden

Sound Designer - Ashtyn Marshell

Projection Designs - Heather Landers and Bridget Flanery

Lead Costume Crew - Madison Hubler

Lead Running Crew - Olivia Christine Smith

Light Board Operator - Ashton Igo

Sound Board Operator - Chloe Brown

Running Crew - Noah Waddell

Tango Choreographer - Lexi Simonsen

URINETOWN

Book by Greg Kotis, Music and Lyrics: Greg Kotis & Mark Hollmann
Pitched by Xavier Orozco, Jacob Gallo, Faye Turner, Daisy Micklich & Garrett Bettersworth

Directed by Xavier Orozco and Daisy Micklich

In a desolate world where our most valuable resource is kept in the clutches of a corrupted system, the poor stage a revolt for the freedom to pee!

• • Premiere/Screening - April 16th, 7:00 PM
  • Other virtual screenings are April 17th, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM; April 18th - 2:00 PM (all listed times PDT)
  • Q+A to follow

HCLA - IN STUDIO SPRING DANCE CONCERT

HCLA commercial dance seniors showcase their choreography featuring performances by junior, sophomore, and freshmen dancers.

Virtual Performances:

• • • April 24th - 8:00 PM *
    • April 25th - 2:00 PM *

FDC SHOWCASE SCREENING

Open to students and faculty, this virtual screening event features sophomore- produced films and provides a platform for review as they move into the back half of their HCLA - In Studio careers.

• • • May 4th - 7:00PM*

SPOTLIGHT HCLA - IN STUDIO

By screening student projects completed In Studio On Set during the virtual school year, Spotlight HCLA In Studio celebrates the voices and creativity of our community. Be inspired, be moved, and support the student body by your participation in this evening. As the event will be streamed, all are welcome to attend!

• • • April 30th - 8:00 PM *

FDC INDUSTRY SHOWCASE SCREENING

HCLA Senior Filmmakers screen their Capstone Films for Industry Professionals, Faculty, Students, Friends and Family.

• • • May 6th - 8:00 PM *

*Spring production dates are subject to change

Download the Production Season Catalog for additional events.

Acting Class Showcases

Consistency of Change - An Original Piece of Dance and Spoken Word

Pitched by Sydney Burger, Micayla Fry and Maddison Hulbert, Directed by Micayla Fry | November 20, 2020

In this minimalistic, contemporary concept video, HCLA artists collaborate to express the changes encountered in everyday life. This piece blends verbal metaphorical moments, as well as, physical movement in the midst of the changing seasons.

Hip Hop Battle 2020

HCLA commercial dancers take to the virtual floor for this season's Hip Hop Battle as crew videos go head to head in a bracket-style competition. Along with judges' scores, you, the audience, help determine who wins each bracket, so tune in and vote for your favorites!

Battle Videos streaming on IGTV and Facebook November 6th - November 24th

Blood Wedding

Written by Federico Garcia Lorca

Pitched by Iris Perry, Cameryn Miller and Alayna Pipkins, Assistant Directed by Cameryn Miller, Directed by Iris Perry | December 4-6

A young bride whose insatiable desire for her married lover draws her into the crossfire of two feuding families. This Spanish Romeo and Juliet deals with forbidden love and revenge and was inspired by a newspaper account read by Lorca in the 1920s.

FILM DEPARTMENT ANTHOLOGY SCREENING

Student awarded production grants in last year’s FDC Creative Lab showcase their unified work in this first of its kind screening.

TBD

CASTRATED SEX DEMON (WORKSHOP AND LIVE READING)

Music, Lyrics and Book Written by Trenton Whittaker
Pitched by Trenton Whittaker, Dennis Ortiz and Lauryn Piper; Assistant Directed by Will Levings; Directed by Trenton Whittaker | February 12-13

Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Breaking Bad in an rockabilly musical. A college dropout stripper and drive-through priest become a prostitute and a pimp in order to survive in a new world with new rules.

• THE PRETENTIOUS YOUNG LADIES

  Pitched by Brianna Jimenez Parra, Michaela Molden, Madison Hubler, Natalie Taraldsen and Adrian Villegas

  Directed by Brianna Jimenez Parra | March 26-28

  The Pretentious Young Ladies is a one- act comedy that explores an afternoon with two bachelorettes who refuse the proposals of two upstanding noblemen, but are instead fooled into believing the noblemen’s valets are the men of their dreams.

• Cabaret - Canceled due to COVID-19

  Book by Joe Masteroff; Based on the play by John Van Druten; Stories by Christopher Isherwood; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb;  Directed by Leslie Stevens

  Hussian College LA Campus - RS-1
  Canceled due to COVID-19

  In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Studio Repertory Showcase

Running in repertory, this collection of student-led collaborations features three fully produced productions including She Kills Monsters, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Ed Downloaded.

She Kills Monsters 

Hussian College LA Campus - RS-1
February 20th, 29th at 8:00 PM, February 22nd at 2pm

A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tillys Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tillys refuge."

The Drowsy Chaperone

Hussian College LA Campus - RS-1
February 22nd, 28th at 8:00 PM, March 1st at 12pm

When a die hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce."

Ed Downloaded

Hussian College LA Campus - RS-1
February 21st, 27th at 8:00 PM, February 29th at 2pm

Set in a future where one can purchase immortality and spend an afterlife in a digital heaven of ones favorite memories, technological advancements bring infinite possibilities.  Half live action play and half film, Ed, Downloaded is a sci-fi love story for high-tech dreamers."

Tonight, Tonight 

Rockwell Table and Stage
1714 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
February 8th at 1:00 PM

A Concert of '90s Alt Rock Music Reimagined
"Tonight, Tonight is a musical allegory looking at a group of teenagers as they suffer the tragic death of their youth and the transcendent rebirth into... whatever lies beyond that horizon, all through the sonic lens of alternative rock."

Hip Hop Battle

Los Angeles Center Studios
450 S. Bixel Street
Dec. 13th, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Hussian College LA Campus commercial dancers take to the floor in an epic battle for the perfect score on their final exam as they compete before a panel of established hip hop choreographers.

Burlesque

Directed by Christopher Lloyd Bratten
Produced by Dornier Noel

Rockwell Table & Stage
1714 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nov. 5th, 2019  at 8:00 PM

If you thought you liked the nightlife before, get ready to fall in love with it.

Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie

Written by Don Petersen
Directed by Brionne Davis

Hussian College LA Campus - RS1
Oct. 31st, 2019, at 8:00 PM
Nov. 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2019  at 8:00 PM

Juvenile drug addicts react to various attempts to rehabilitate them in detention, particularly those of a dedicated English teacher.

Orlando

Written by Virginia Woolf, adapted for the stage by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Siobhan Doherty

Hussian College LA Campus - RS1
Sep. 26th, 27th, & 28th, 2019, at 8:00 PM
Oct. 3rd, 4th, & 5th 2019, at 8:00 PM

A boy changes genders over 300 years. Shattered society's expectations.