Writer/director/producer Justine Bateman examines the aggressive ways that society reacts to the aging of women's faces."Face . . . is filled with fictional vignettes that examine real-life societal attitudes and internal fears that have caused a negative perspective on women's faces as they age." —TODAY, a Best Book of 2021"There is nothing wrong with your face. At least, that's what Justine Bateman wants you to ...

A passionate and critical analysis of the life cycle of Fame, from film producer/director and former worldwide TV star Justine Bateman.“Wholly riveting.” —New York Times Book Review“Justine Bateman was famous before selfies replaced autographs, and bags of fan mail gave way to Twitter shitstorms. And here’s the good news: she took notes along the way. Justine steps through the looking glass of her own celebrity, shatters it, and pieces tog...

Entertainment shows, magazines, websites, and other channels continuously report the latest sightings, heartbreaks, and triumphs of the famous to a seemingly insatiable public. Millions of people go to enormous lengths to achieve Fame. Fame is woven into our lives in ways that may have been unimaginable in years past.And yet, is Fame even real? Contrary to tangible realities, Fame is one of those “realities” that we, as a society, have made. Why is that and what is it about Fame th...

Sensitive "Spoon" LeVay and his brother "Flip" see their weekend at the family home on Martha's Vineyard as a perfect opportunity to introduce their girlfriends to their upper class African American parents. Instead, they stumble into a domestic powder keg that exposes secrets of prejudice, hypocrisy and adultery. This fantastic new play comes from the pen of one of the country's most provocative new playwrights!An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Justine Bateman,...

As economic crises, growing inequality and climate change prompt a global debate on the meaning and trajectory of development, increasing attention is focusing on 'social and solidarity economy' as a distinctive approach to sustainable and rights-based development.While we are beginning to understand what social and solidarity economy is, what it promises and how it differs from 'business as usual', we know far less about whether it can really move beyond its fringe status in many ...

The second hilarious installment of Neil Simon's acclaimed autobiographical trilogy follows a naïve Eugene Jerome through boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi. His sadistic drill sergeant - who might just be nuts - is only part of Eugene's awakening journey in which he encounters an odd and eclectic group of fellow recruits and his first experiences with sex and love. A Tony Award winner for Best Play.Includes an exclusive interview with Neil Simon.An L.A. Theatre Works full-ca...