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SUMMARY:Mother Courage and Her Children
DESCRIPTION:Experience a profound and resonant evening of classic drama as Theatre West presents a special staged reading of Bertolt Brecht’s masterpiece\, Mother Courage and Her Children. The vibe of the evening is one of intellectual depth and historical significance\, offering a sophisticated space for reflection on the enduring themes of survival and the human cost of conflict. It is an invitation to engage with a cornerstone of 20th-century theatre in a setting that prioritizes the raw power of the written word and the evocative strength of a live performance. \nThis unique production\, directed by the visionary Louis Fantasia\, features the iconic music of Paul Dessau\, adding a haunting and rhythmic layer to Brecht’s sharp\, satirical prose. Performed as a staged reading\, the focus remains squarely on the extraordinary performances and the translation by Paul Lawley\, which brings a fresh\, contemporary energy to this timeless narrative. It is a celebratory gathering of theatre lovers and thinkers\, promising an unforgettable night of high-concept storytelling that remains strikingly relevant in today’s world.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/mother-courage-and-her-children/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
CATEGORIES:Staged Reading
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260718T233000
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260724T233000
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260725T233000
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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SUMMARY:INCITATION TO THE DANCE
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere Comedy: Incitation to the Dance at Theatre West\nHOLLYWOOD\, CA – Prepare for a “sexy\, dark gay comedy” as Theatre West presents the world premiere of Incitation to the Dance. Written and directed by resident playwright Michael Van Duzer\, the production runs from Friday\, February 13\, through Sunday\, March 15\, 2026. \nPart of Theatre West’s prestigious Writers-in-Residence Series\, the play explores the volatile dynamics of a long-term couple whose world is upended by a provocative intruder. Combining sharp verbal battles with intense\, stylized choreography\, the stage becomes both a mental landscape and a literal battlefield for its three central characters. \nA Trio of Conflict\nThe story follows Malcolm\, a film historian obsessed with “homoerotic coding” in 1940s Film Noir\, and his partner Asher\, an unemployed dance instructor struggling with depression. Their precarious balance is shattered by Finn\, a young man whose blend of candid sexuality and menace forces the couple into a dangerous game of physical and emotional confrontation. \n\n\nMichael Gabiano as Malcolm \n\n\nDavid Mingrino as Asher \n\n\nCasey Alcoser as Finn \n\n\nThe Creative Vision\nPlaywright/Director Michael Van Duzer brings a rich background in both theater and opera to this production\, having previously helmed works like The Man Who Saved Everything and Edward II. Produced by Bryan Siu and Dina Morrone\, Incitation to the Dance promises to make audiences “laugh\, blush\, and maybe want to dance” while tackling mature themes with frankness and wit.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/incitation-to-the-dance/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Theatre West\, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
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