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The value of live theatre is immeasurable. VetStage offers self-growth and education to all of its audiences. But that could be said about all theatre companies. What makes VetStage unique is its subject matter and the benefit that it will have for its participants. VetStage presents one of the best opportunities for our nationâ€™s veterans to define their experience and how it is perceived by the public. In addition to that, it provides a positive, creative outlet for veterans to process their personal experience, enable them to make an artistic contribution to society and ease the transition back into civilian life. Our classes for veterans are focused on building self-confidence through playwriting, acting workshops and performance. Our performances are always a new experience for audiences whether it is a new rendition of classic war and homecoming plays, or new works developed by VetStage. We try to relate as performers to our contemporary audience and offer new insights on our society from the veteransâ€™ perspective.
THE NEED TO KNOW BENEFIT FOR VETSTAGE SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 - 8PM
The Whitefire Theatre 13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Reservations (310) 880-0911
Tickets are $25
All Proceeds go to VetStage (www.vetstage.org)
Veterans are Free.
The Need to Know is a solo-show, written and performed by former Air Force Intelligence Analyst, April Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons wrote the show after 9/11 and it has performed it in LA, New York and the Seattle area for the last five years.
Winner: Best Solo Performer - LA Weekly Theatre Awards (2004)
Critics Pick - LA Weekly (2002 and 2004) and NOHO LA (2003)

My Interests

VetStage company members are made up entirely of veterans and prior military. Some are still active members of the reserve forces. In order to be a company member, one MUST have prior military experience. Acting, writing, heck any type of creative experience is a plus, but NOT a requirement. Through workshops, classes, labs, etc., company members can develop their inner artist, or volunteer in other ways. If you are interested in joining VETStage go to our website, http://vetstage.org/index.htm or send an e-mail to us via myspace telling us of your interest.

I'd like to meet:

Veterans of all branches, supporters of veterans, actors, actresses, writers, producers, heck any one who believes that Support the Troops is more than a bumper sticker.

Movies:

Very excited about Paul Haggis' new film, In the Valley of Elah that will be in theatres on September 21, 2007. Five VetStage members were involved in the making of this film. Wes Chatham has a big supporting role in it as Sergeant Penning, Sean Huze plays Captain Jim Osher, Hans Steckly does voice-over, and Brian Seuffert and Holly Grice were part of the looping crew. Congrats to everyone!

My Blog

The Sandstorm: Stories from the front.

The VetStage Foundation & Elephant Stageworks Present A limited return engagement The Sand Storm by Sean Huze Directed by Dave Fofi Wednesdays @ 8pm through July 3rd MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW (323) 9...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:07:00 PST

’Silent Heroes’ Recommended by Los Angeles Times!

A poignant tribute to 'Heroes' The unsung valor of the military spouse informs "Silent Heroes" at Gardner Stages, the second production by VetStage Foundation. If the schematics of Linda Escalera Bagg...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:17:00 PST

Silent Heroes is Critic’s Pick

Silent Heroes December 05, 2007By Madeleine Shaner The silent heroes of the title finally find their voices in Linda Escalera Baggs' tough-minded take on the heartbreaks and hardships suffered by the ...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:44:00 PST

Army/Navy Game Perspective

..> Sobering thoughts by Terry Bowden 11/30/07 ..> td.yspwidearticlebody { font-size: 13.5px; } Even though Sean Taylor had been with the Washington Redskins for almost four years, most of us...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:54:00 PST

VetStage presents Silent Heroes opening November 30th

Silent HeroesbyLinda Escalera Baggs OPENS NOVEMBER 30TH. MAKE RESERVATIONS NOWOnline @ http://vetstage.org/index.htm or (818) 308-6296 Set in the mid-70's, six Marine aviato...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:29:00 PST

The Need To Know Benefit Performance for VetStage 9/9

THE NEED TO KNOW BENEFIT FOR VETSTAGESEPTEMBER 9, 2007 - 8PM .. View full size Sunday - September 9, 2007 - 8pmThe Whitefire Theatre13500 Ventura Blvd.Sherman Oaks, CA 91423Reservations (310) 8...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:55:00 PST

The Value of Names VetStage Benefit Performance

Benefit Performance of The Value of Names starring Jack Klugman, Liz Larsen and VetStage member, Dan Lauria, @ The Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA. http://www.falcontheatre.com/value_of_names.htm...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Tue, 22 May 2007 08:08:00 PST

Read this article about VETStage's Artistic Director Sean Huze

..> .. Staging War: Back Home with Sean Huze Email This Article..> Michael Slenske's last Back Home From Iraq feature was on Herold Noel. "As veterans we often get our ex...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:55:00 PST

details on THE WOLF

THE VETSTAGE FOUNDATION in association with IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA present THE WOLF Mar 23 - May 06 &nb...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:45:00 PST

The Wolf Review "marks the debut of a new, and potentially very important theater company".

..> Tragedy of Iraq war bares its fangs in 'The Wolf' By Jim Farber THEATRE CRITIC The mental and physical struggles facing Iraq war veterans is a hot topic. And as the war drags on, and the numb...
Posted by The VETStage Foundation on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:53:00 PST