The Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre!

Join us for the 6th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 10 – Nov 9, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS.
BFF Saturday Special Events for the Whole Family:
Sat, Oct 30 Mick E. Jones’ CAT TALES
2:00pm All Ages
“It’s an oracle!…and a miracle of love through the eyes of a reluctant cat lover. If I didn’t know better I would believe these cats – each with their own tail – was channeling through Mick E.” Reader. A profoundly multilayered tale about the supreme spirit which exists in and connects all beings, and all things. Perfect for all ages. Mick E. Jones revitalizes the myth and mystery of the cat by telling tales about some of his feline friends – affectionate, sociable, even psychic, with personalities, behaviors and attitudes that range from cool and aloof, to bright and courageous, lovable and beastly to downright bizarre, all with great dignity, pride, and a lot of irony. Directed by performer/playwright and long-time Playhouse alum Obi Ndefo.
Sat, Nov 6 WILL POWER SHAKESPEARE HOUR
2:00 pm All Ages
Join the ensemble players of The California Shakespeare Company and director Brandon Sharkey as they present scenes, sonnets and soliloquies from the greatest plays by the world-famous Bard. All ages are invited, especially students, teachers and anyone who enjoys great literature. Since 1990, The California Shakespeare Company has presented skilled actors on intimate stages throughout California, relying on the power of Shakespeare’s wonderful words. No gimmicks, no special effects. The California Shakespeare Company aims to provide students of all ages with the chance to better understand history, society, relationships, and themselves through classic theatre.