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Los Angeles, CA, Monday, November 11, 2024 - The Decter family with Cheris, one of the rescue animals at the Children's Ranch. Jackie, founder of the Children's Ranch, center, with Ben, Emmy Award winning composer and cowriter of the play "it's All Your Fault, Tyler Price," Addie, daughter with epilepsy that inspired the play, as did son, Leo, far right. - Tyler Price is a unique and original musical making its world premiere in Los Angeles. It's about a boy who punches a bully who makes fun of his little sister. Really, the little sister was made fun of for her epilepsy condition, and he was defending her. The show aims to destigmatize epilepsy and encourage families to be open with each other and communicate their feelings about tough topics. And still, the show is very upbeat and fun! (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

She got seizures at 10 months old. So her dad wrote a musical about epilepsy and empathy

“It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price!” from composer Ben Decter and director Kristin Hanggi could help de-stigmatize the condition.

Nov. 16, 2024
Rainn Wilson, from left, Aasif Mandvi and Adam Stein in "Waiting for Godot" at Geffen Playhouse.

Review: Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi lead a ‘Godot’ that’s well worth the wait

Nov. 15, 2024
"The Trans Diaris" cast performs Nov. 12, 2024, during the city of West Hollywood's annual event.

‘Trans Diaries’ actors counter election attacks with a powerful tool: their own stories

Nov. 15, 2024
Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi pose together on the Geffen Playhouse stage.

Rainn Wilson and Aasif Mandvi are waiting for ‘Godot’ at Geffen Playhouse

Nov. 12, 2024
Adam Kaokept as Manjiro (left) and Brian Kim McCormick as Kayama (right) in Pacific Overtures at East West Players. Photo by Teolindo.

Review: East West Players returns to Sondheim’s ‘Pacific Overtures’ and delivers a magnificent revival

Nov. 12, 2024

Directors remake ‘Sunset Blvd.,’ ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and ‘Our Town’ for a new Broadway era

Nov. 12, 2024

How Jason Alexander’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ became profitable well before opening night

Nov. 9, 2024

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

Nov. 6, 2024

Part theater, part puzzles, this real life video game takes you across L.A. — literally

Nov. 6, 2024
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