From left: James Hayden Rodriguez (Ken) and Rob Nagle (Rothko) in "Red" at Laguna Playhouse (Photo by Jason Niedle) What do artists talk about when they talk about art? That is the subject of John Logan’s play “Red,” assuredly directed by J. Scott Lapp at the Laguna Playhouse through June 28. Specifically, middle-aged artist Mark Rothko (Rob Nagle) talks to his young assistant Ken (James Hayden Rodriguez) about art (mostly his own), philosophy, myth and the color red. The fir

“White Elephant” at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival is a reading of a comedic mystery by Ryan Copple about a brother and sister who believe they have pulled off the perfect crime by murdering their mother to protect their inheritance. Things take a turn when the sister receives an unexpected gift: the murder weapon. From there, the story becomes less of a “whodunnit” and more of a “who knows it?” The set features eight chairs placed at either side of the stage. Christma

Scene from "Trickster" at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 “Trickster” by David Bridel is a creative mix of myths, stories, movement and music that explores the chaos, humor and mystery “the Trickster” brings into our lives. Performed by six actors and a live musician, the show uses shadows, physicality and imagination to create an experience that is funny, strange and engaging all at once. All the performers commit to the physicality and absurdity of the Trickster spirit. Thei