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Ensemble Studio Theater (The Los Angeles Project), 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles; (213) 368-9552; www.ensemblestudiotheatrela.org. Co–artistic directors Laura Jane Salvato and Michael C. Mahon. Incorporated 1992. A local branch of New York’s famed EST, which is dedicated to the development of new plays. Has an active, in-house playwrights’ unit. Has produced one to two plays per year for the past three seasons, with fine production values. Very active workshop and readings programs. Survives on grants and earned income, helped by the fact that Salvato is a professional grants writer. (A $10,000 production budget expanded to $160,000 in two years.) There are 120 local members (40 active), 500 nationally. Stringent membership requirements. No dues.
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1. Spencer Scott |
13. Aaron Ginsburg (Meadows Basement) 14. Michael C. Mahon (Ensemble Studio Theater) 15. Charles Duncombe (City Garage) 16. Shay Wafer (Cornerstone) 17. Frédérique Michel (City Garage) 18. Sarah Hartmann (Circle X) 19. Laura Jane Salvato (Ensemble Studio Theater) 20. Tim Wright (Circle X) 21. Martha Demson (Open Fist) 22. Tara Flynn (Circle X) 23. John Apicella (Antaeus) |
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