Tri-Star Quantum Soirée RETURNS: a MicroTheatre + Rita House Experience
Multiple dates and times
Rita House, 90036
Description
After a sold out run, Tri-Star Quantum Soirée
RETURNS by popular demand.
The concept of MicroTheater (Microteatro) was created in Madrid in 2010; this disruptive theater format presents 15-minute micro-plays in immersive, intimate environments.. Now, co-founder Sonia Sebastian is bringing the MicroTheater Tri-Star Quantum Soirée at Rita’s House in Los Angeles. Originally launched in Madrid, the concept has gained international traction, expanding to Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santo Domingo, and Miami, and now… Los Angeles.
In Tri-Star Quantum Soirée, guests will experience three originally written plays in different parts of the space: the Elevator, the Brick Room, and the Kitchen of Rita House.
Elevator to NeverMore: directed by Sonia Sebastian, written by Paula Roman, starring Megan Barker, Sharon Barr and Will Allan. A mysterious elevator encounter plunges Ava into a twilight zone of self-discovery, where secrets unravel and reality blurs, in 1996 Los Angeles.
Locked in the Loft: written and directed by Rachel Imbriglio. Rita (Sarah Cortez) who has been "locked in the loft" miserably laboring as a seamstress for the last decade, when the unexpected arrival of a naive Midwestern ingenue (Natasha Ivkovic) prepping for her big screen test with Mr. Hitchcock provides a chance to transform her unlucky lot in life
Ill Of The Dead: written and directed by Kristopher Wile and follows Allan (Chris Mollica), at the memorial service for his difficult coworker. While there, he and his wife Molly (Joanna Kay) have an unexpected disagreement about when it’s appropriate to speak ill of the dead.
REVIEWS ARE IN...
"I LOVE immersive theatre maybe because I love the intimacy of film so it seems [this] would be a hit with its three creepy and sexy one acts produced by @microtheatre LA. Each one offering a very different experience, a Hitchcock style mystery played in a functional elevator; a loft space offers a two hander that was like a sexy twilight zone episode and made me feel a little bit of a voyeur and finally watching two people at a wake …the audience is guided from room to room in three different groups through the historic Rita House- I mean when are you ever going to do those three things while holding a cocktail and maybe your date’s hand?"
Jonathan Del Arco, Actor: The Closer, Major Crimes, Star Trek
“This reminded me of New York experimental theatre, and it was set in a beautiful space that allowed for all the plays to enjoy such a diverse playground as their backdrop. The location has such a deep meaningful connection to Hollywood and the film and creative industry at large."
- Paulette Mihale Non-binary Actor / Producer / Writer
"The “Tri-Star Quantum Soirée” was such a cool evening of theater. I was instantly transported not only by the beautiful and storied Rita House but also by each of the immersive micro-theater performances. ...I felt like a fly on the wall with each story. I especially enjoyed "Locked in the Loft” (written and directed by Rachel Imbriglio); I loved the premise and the actresses lived their parts perfectly - and the costumes/room was so perfect. Between each (short) play, you got to hang out with your group in the main room of Rita House, and we caught glimpses of the actresses (still in character!) as they moved through that room. Of course, we didn't know where they were going or why until after we saw the show. It was such a fun and unique night out with friends!"
Christine Lin, Actor, Surfside Girls, Quiz Lady, CHINGLISH on Broadway
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Delight in the banquet mezza grazing table from Basil & Pine:
- Cheese: A mix of hard, soft, semi-soft, aged, and blue cheeses, carefully selected to tantalize your taste buds.
- Charcuterie: An assortment of cured salami and prosciutto, expertly paired to complement the flavors of our cheese selection.
- Breads: our selection of freshly baked baguettes, flavorful focaccia, buttery biscuits, and crisp crackers.
- Sweet Accompaniments: An array of sweet accompaniments, including jams, tangy marmalades, honey, vibrant fresh fruits, decadent dried fruits, and crunchy nuts.
- Tapas: chicken capris, mini pizzas, mini cups, and Mediterranean mezza.
ABOUT RITA HOUSE
“Rita House is more than a historic building, it’s a crucible of creativity... It’s a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation that Rita Riggs herself championed. I am very proud to partner with them for the ‘Tri-Star Quantum Soirée.'"
- Sonia Sebastian
Rita House is a multi-use coworking, event and filming space for multi-hyphenate people to work and make their creative passions a reality. Originally built in 1926 as a Prop Design Studio for film and television, the Spanish Colonial building then became a violin factory. In 1967, Rita Riggs, an award winning costume designer, purchased the building and made it her studio for her work with everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to Norman Lear, as well as a creative cowering space. She passed the building to Tash Rahbar and Scott Strumwasser, who had been operating their architectural practice there for over thirty years. After restoring and transforming the nearly 100 year old building, they created the sanctuary for creative exploration and pursuit it is today in Rita's honor. They, along with Creative & Managing Director Deena Falconetti and Programming & Operations Coordinator, Carly Doyle, nourish Rita House with eclectic programming from Comedy Shows to Art Exhibitions to Game Nights, and of course, Immersive Theater.
Location
Rita House, 90036