Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges in Acting: The First Six Lessons, one of the four productions that will be featured this September as part of Theatricum Botanicum’s annual “Under the Oaks” series
WHAT:
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum presents “Under the Oaks,” four evenings of performance and song on Theatricum’s spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga.
WHEN:
• Friday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.
Classical Music Concert
“Much Ado About Music” performs two enchanting clarinet quintets under the stars.
• Friday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
Cabaret Theatricum Sings the Beatles
Theatricum company members perform timeless Beatles classics.
• Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.
Acting: The First Six Lessons written and performed by Beau Bridges and Emily Bridges
Beau Bridges and his daughter, Emily Bridges, perform a staged reading of their play, based on the book by Richard Boleslavsky, now an award-winning feature film. “The Teacher” and his student, “The Creature,” explore the craft of acting and evolve in their understanding and appreciation of life itself.
Ellen Geer, artistic director of Theatricum Botanicum
• Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
Mel & Ell’s “Life, Music” and Peter Alsop’s “Alsop for Adults”
Come and share the joy, laughter, wit, insight and musical talents of Theatricum founding members Melora Marshall, Ellen Geer and Peter Alsop.
WHERE:
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 9029
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura freeway)
HOW:
• (310) 455-3723 or www.theatricum.com
• Visit us on facebook: www.facebook.com/theatricum
• Follow us on twitter: @theatricum
TICKET PRICE:
$25
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum is an outdoor space terraced into the hillside of the rustic canyon. Audience members are advised to dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating. Refreshments are available at the venue, and picnickers are welcome before the performances.
Seating will remain socially distanced and masks required as recommended by the CDC and L.A. County on the day of each performance.
