Burglars of Hamm mingle and mangle The Crucible with Planet of the Apes in a vibrant and painful satire of theater-making in Los Angeles, and the cult of the acting-teacher/director-guru. The Lost Studio, 130 S. La Brea Ave., L.A.; resumes Dec. 4, Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; thru Sun., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. (310) 440-0221.

Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Starts: Nov. 6. Continues through Dec. 13, 2009

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