Greg Atkins, an award-winning playwright and long-time Seal Beach resident, will produce and direct his new play 9/10ths at the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre.
9/10ths is an acclaimed anthology featuring nine 10-minute scenes that explore the mind of playwright Greg Atkins.
In the time-travel comedy Tempus Fugit, Gary plans to propose until his girlfriend—who arrives from the future—intervenes to stop him.
The scene Lonely Ladies depicts a corporate team-building outing that goes horribly wrong.
In Bunnies, two friends meet in a hotel room; one is on the run while the other has come to arrest him, offering a sweet and humorous perspective on friendship amid inevitability.
Swipe presents a fast and funny take on the modern dating scene.
Along with five other short plays, these pieces take the audience on an entertaining journey through various styles, characters, and themes.
Greg began his career forty years ago at the Tony Award™-winning South Coast Repertory, recognized as one of TIME magazine’s top 5 theaters.
He quickly progressed from actor to writer, director, and creative director, realizing early on that everything—from a 30-second commercial to an entire theme park—is driven by storytelling.
Greg has written and directed productions and special events for major companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Elton John Aids Foundation, Universal Theme Parks, and Blizzard Entertainment.
In the corporate world, he has crafted live and video productions for Activision, Honda, State Farm, Hyundai, Hispanic Media Coalition, and Facebook.
Additionally, Greg served as a creative consultant on the hit ABC primetime show Whose Line is it Anyway?
He co-wrote and directed the television pilot The Everyday Adventures of Hannah Handleman (Super Genius) and directed the arrival ceremonies for the Olympic Torch Relay during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City.
As a published author and playwright, Greg’s book IMPROV! is a staple in the improvisation world, and his many published plays continue to be produced worldwide.
Show Information: Performances of 9/10ths are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, located at 5021 E. Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804.
Tickets: General admission is $25; student/senior tickets are $20 when purchased over the phone or in person at the Box Office.
Online tickets are $28 for general admission and $23 for students/seniors due to a $3 service fee.
Tickets can be purchased at www.lbplayhouse.org. Note: All Collaborative Shows are first come, first served, and there will be no assigned seating.
The Studio Theatre is located on the second floor, and due to the age of the building, there is no elevator; the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Established in 1929, the Long Beach Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously running volunteer community theaters in the western United States.