The Athena Cats
completed its World Premiere production of
BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE
written by Laurel Wetzork
directed by Laura Steinroeder
produced by Theatre Planners
July 28 - September 4, 2016 at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage
completed its World Premiere production of
BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE
written by Laurel Wetzork
directed by Laura Steinroeder
produced by Theatre Planners
July 28 - September 4, 2016 at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage
We're actively looking for new theaters continue Blueprint's success and produce the show -- stay tuned for monthly updates!
WHAT THE PRESS HAS SAID:
"GO!...Most any play that sheds light on racism and the oppression of women gets my vote, and Blueprint for Paradise does both.” — Deborah Klugman, LA Weekly
“THIS IS YOUR TICKET!... reconfirms that L.A. is a magnificent town for great theatre… a highly satisfying experience [and] a cautionary tale about what, without vigilance, could happen again in the country we live in.” — Eric A, Gordon, People’s World
“ELECTRIFYING… evoke[s] an eerie sense of familiarity to the news we see in our world today… a thrilling denouement” — Ryan Luévano, Tin Pan L.A
“RIVETING… TOP-NOTCH… imaginatively build[s] a what-if plot that combines fact and fiction… deserves to be seen not only on the boards of the Hudson Mainstage, but far beyond.” —Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
“Ring[s] true today…should be required viewing for all” —Erin Fair, Discover Hollywood
“Takes the strings of legend and history, weaving a tapestry of events that highlight human drama… very high production values in many of the areas that matter most--acting especially.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
"GO!...Most any play that sheds light on racism and the oppression of women gets my vote, and Blueprint for Paradise does both.” — Deborah Klugman, LA Weekly
“THIS IS YOUR TICKET!... reconfirms that L.A. is a magnificent town for great theatre… a highly satisfying experience [and] a cautionary tale about what, without vigilance, could happen again in the country we live in.” — Eric A, Gordon, People’s World
“ELECTRIFYING… evoke[s] an eerie sense of familiarity to the news we see in our world today… a thrilling denouement” — Ryan Luévano, Tin Pan L.A
“RIVETING… TOP-NOTCH… imaginatively build[s] a what-if plot that combines fact and fiction… deserves to be seen not only on the boards of the Hudson Mainstage, but far beyond.” —Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
“Ring[s] true today…should be required viewing for all” —Erin Fair, Discover Hollywood
“Takes the strings of legend and history, weaving a tapestry of events that highlight human drama… very high production values in many of the areas that matter most--acting especially.” — David MacDowell Blue, The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
THE STORY: It's early November, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Just like the rest of the United States, the City of Angels is bitterly divided between pro-German and anti-German groups. Contributing to the divisive political storm are the Mothers of America, the Human Betterment Society, Union workers and strikes, the 'question' of too many Jews in show business, virulent anti-Communists, Roosevelt haters and the effects of strictly enforced racial segregation.
Wealthy right-wing Mrs. Clara Taylor and her husband, Herbert, recently from Chicago, are sinking their millions into building a safe retreat and compound for the upcoming upheaval, but they've run into a problem. They've had to fire the architect. When their important overseas guest arrives, Clara must find another architect to complete the construction -- but architects are hard to find -- as most have been drafted into Roosevelt's pre-war projects. Clara does find an architect, Paul Revere Williams, who is black. His many achievements, outlook on life, and his personality shake her fixed ideas about the way the world should work. And when the Taylors find all their money gone, and their lives threatened by the Nazis, their plans to ensure a safe foundation for their future crumbles.
Based on true events.
Wealthy right-wing Mrs. Clara Taylor and her husband, Herbert, recently from Chicago, are sinking their millions into building a safe retreat and compound for the upcoming upheaval, but they've run into a problem. They've had to fire the architect. When their important overseas guest arrives, Clara must find another architect to complete the construction -- but architects are hard to find -- as most have been drafted into Roosevelt's pre-war projects. Clara does find an architect, Paul Revere Williams, who is black. His many achievements, outlook on life, and his personality shake her fixed ideas about the way the world should work. And when the Taylors find all their money gone, and their lives threatened by the Nazis, their plans to ensure a safe foundation for their future crumbles.
Based on true events.
Blueprint for Paradise
was at the
Hudson Theatre Mainstage
6539 Santa Monica Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90038