Circle X Theatre


Circle X is a not-for-profit ensemble theatre company located in Hollywood, California. Circle X's productions have been described by critics as "refreshingly original and imaginative" and "consistently stellar".

Overview

Circle X is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Circle X was founded in 1996 by seven artists and to date has produced 27 plays in the Los Angeles area. Circle X's current artistic director is Jen Kays.
Circle X is part of the Los Angeles 99-Seat Equity Waiver theatre community, a group of theatres that may employ members of the Actors' Equity Association without paying them union wages. Similar theatres include Sacred Fools Theater Company and The Actors' Gang. They produce out of Atwater Village Theatre along with Ensemble Studio Theatre-LA.

Awards and nominations

AwardsProductionNominationsWinsNotes
Battle Hymn20
Bad Apples!62Won for Book for an Original Musical and Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical
Stupid Fucking Bird90In partnership with The Theatre @ Boston Court

Production history

2008/2009

2007/2008

2006/2007

2005/2006

2004

  • Sperm – By Tom Jacobson, directed by Tim Wright and Tara Flynn
  • King Henry IV Part 1 – By William Shakespeare, Directed by Tara Flynn.
  • You Are Here – By Anthony Backman, Kevin Fabian, Holly Gabrielson, Jennifer A. Skinner & Doug Sutherland
  • At Play in the Valley of the Shadow of Chet – By Clown Corn Messiah, directed by Chuck Harper
  • Married But Solo – By Ally and Chris Loprete, directed by Thomas Fiscella

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

  • The Eight – By Jeff Goode, directed by Richard Augustine
  • City* – By Scott Organ, directed by Martha McFarland

1996

Notable alumni