Playwright, librettist, author, theatre producer
Fifty-five of Jonathan's plays have been produced at schools, theatres, and site specific locations around the world. Many are published by Smith & Kraus, Concord Theatricals, YouthPLAYS, and Original Works Publishing. Jonathan's short fiction has been published by Danse Macrabre, London Writers Salon Magazine, Fabula Argentea, Paragon Press, Zoetic Press, and the podcast 4LPH4NUM3R1C.
EVENTS: New & Coming Soon
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January 27, 2017 at 8:00:00 PM
Chubby Bunny (reading)
Four Quarter Theatre
New York City, NY
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January 9, 2017 at 8:00:00 PM
King Lion is Dead
Playground-LA
Zephyr Theatre
Hollywood, CA
The true king of the Savannah is dead. With his son Quimba is also presumed dead, the true king's brother is expected to succeed as ruler. Zozo, the royal family's loyal hornbill, and Selani, the king's widow now must decide to throw their support behind the new king or take drastic actions that may disrupt the entire Savannah, and beyond. If only the new king didn't have such tiny paws...
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December 22, 2016 at 7:00:00 PM
Charles Dickens' Christmas Tree (reading)
Adapted from three short stories by Charles Dickens: "A Christmas Tree," "The Child's Story" and "Prince Bull"
Pasadena Central Library
Admission is free! Reservations highly encouraged.
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November 6, 2016 at 3:00:00 PM
Holmes, Sherlock and The Consulting Detective (reading)
November 6-7, 2016
An enhanced staged reading
Los Angeles Arboretum/Baldwin Train Depot
A mash-up of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-headed League" and "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches"
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November 4, 2016 at 5:00:00 PM
Chubby Bunny
West Des Moines, IA
Production #4
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October 23, 2016 at 3:00:00 PM
That Laurence Fishburne Play (reading)
Inspired by 27 Ways I Didn't Say "Hi" To Laurence Fishburne
Little Candle Productions
South Pasadena Women's Club
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October 1, 2016 at 7:30:00 PM
Anansi and the Demons
October 1 - November 12, 2016
Wicked Lit
Unbound Productions
Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery
Altadena, CA
Wicked Lit 2016 includes my adaptation Anansi and the Demons, directed by Jaime Robledo! The immersive theatre event will also include adaptations of HP Lovecraft's From Beyond and Ellen Glasgow's The Shadowy Third.
World Premiere
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October 1, 2016 at 7:00:00 PM
Camp Mountain View
October 1 - November 12, 2016
Wicked Lit 2016
Unbound Productions'
Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery
Altadena, CA
Wicked Lit 2016 features Camp Mountain View as the frame for the entire evening. The frame consists of the pre-show entertainment as well as happenings during the intervals and curtain call.
World Premiere
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August 12, 2016 at 8:00:00 PM
Grandpa and the Gay Rabbi
August 12-14, 2016
Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Play Festival
FESTIVAL WINNER
East 13th Street Theater
New York, NY
World Premiere
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July 9, 2016 at 7:30:00 PM
The Garden Party
July 9-31, 2016
History Lit
Unbound Productions
Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena, CA
Adapted from the short story of the same name by Katherine Mansfield.
Production #2
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July 7, 2016 at 7:30:00 PM
The Girl Who Owned A Bear
July 9-31, 2016
History Lit
Unbound Productions
Pasadena Museum of History
Pasadena, CA
Adapted from the short story of the same name by L. Frank Baum.
World Premiere
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June 25, 2016 at 1:00:00 PM
Grandpa and the Gay Rabbi (reading)
A staged reading produced by the Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights! A part of the One City, One Pride festival.
Plummer Park
West Hollywood, CA
