(ALSO MAY 25) For its 23rd annual production, the acclaimed CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP)/Plaza de la Raza Theater program transposes Fuente Ovejuna, a 17th Century play by Félix Arturo Lope de Vega, to a fictional High School in East Los Angeles. To create this contemporary adaptation titled Fuente Ovejuna: The Legend of Lauren Lopez, playwright Francisco Garcia worked with CAP students to bring their voices and experiences to Lope de Vega’s story of a village’s collective action in the face of injustice. Original music and dance propel the story of heroine Lauren Lopez and her quest to save the arts at Cordoba High School. A cast of 40 students collaborated with composer Cody Henderson to create lyrics for original songs that bring a contemporary pop gloss to songs inspired by classic works of protest music.  Students collaborated on all aspects of the production—participating in the decision making processes of the director, and set and costume designers.

CAP/Plaza de la Raza Theater Program provides high school and middle school students with instruction in all areas of theater arts—and every year, for the last 23 years, a guest playwright has worked with the students to create an original work of theater. Students work with CalArts’ theater students, director B.J. Dodge, and choreographer and CalArts School of Theater faculty member Marvin Tunney to realize an original production.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St Louis Cardinals

This ultimate outdoor event destination includes movies, music, food trucks and more this summer in Los Angeles. New highlights in 2013 include a MC, interactive games and giveaways, double features, and cast and crew appearances. Street Food Cinema also guarantees ALL screenings are "always on the grass" to help people transition from a picnic and concert in the park into a comfortable movie-going experience.

Grab your friends, family and even your dog and meet us in the park every Saturday night from May 25th to September 21st!