The Los Angeles Theatre Center

DECEMBER 5 COMEDY CENTRAL STAND UP COMEDY SHOW:
Chaotic and disorganized.
We were told to arrive before 6, «first come first served» because the show was to start at 7. WE WERE THE FIRST PEOPLE THERE.
They didn’t start lining is up until 7:15 (the show was to start at 7) and that’s after they never called our group like they said they would (group 1, first show of the night).
We just began following people in a line (1 ½ after we arrived at the time they told us to arrive) and asked the group if it was for the comedy show for comedy Central, everyone’s answer was «I guess? I don’t know. We are just following them. They never called our group». The show started at 7:45, 30 minutes after everyone was seated. Everyone just began playing on their phones.
REMEMBER WHEN I SAID THEY MENTIONED «FIRST COME FIRST SERVED» WHICH IS WHY WE WERE THE FIRST TO ARRIVE? Well, because they didn’t call or group number, we had no idea where to go and wound up with seats upstairs. Not down in the front like we were told we would by being the very first people to arrive!!!
Also, only bathroom they have in that 3 story building is below the first floor. And because we ended up seating upstairs, we used an elevator that had the bathroom floor button out of order. We had to push the button to the first floor and walk down two long flights of stairs just to use the restroom.

Love this place! Everyone is so welcoming. The lobby area is huge, with enough chairs, couches, and tables for everyone to relax. The bar area has a great selection. The bartender is very knowledgeable and kind. The show I saw «The Latina Christmas Special» was funny and heartwarming. I definitely recommend this place!

This is my third time here. I’ve watched two plays before this one: generation sex and dreamscape. I enjoyed both plays, each had its own genre. The atmosphere is very welcoming. almost to where you can make yourself feel at home. Everyone is super nice, from the ushers to the performers. I never watched a play up close and personal before. We sat in the front rows and the actors/​actresses were really close to us as they performed. We are watching André and Dorine tonight. All these plays are extra credit for my boyfriend’s class that he’s taking at school. The only complaint I have about this place is: I don’t like the seats. It’s very uncomfortable to sit in. for a whole hour. My back ends up hurting. other than that, this place is pretty awesome. I’ll definitely won’t mind coming back for future plays, even if it’s not for school purposes.

Love theater!
They have a special on Thursdays where its $ 10 on some seasons:)
When you walk in, they have a huge lobby area
Small intimate theater nothing too fancy, but cozy indeed:)

I saw Hit this past Sunday, the first time that I attended an event at LATC. Excellent acting and singing! It reminded me of Tennessee Williams plays about dysfunctional families, except this one was set in modern LA instead of 1950“s South. I am also pleased that the playwright included an economist in a main role as a woman trying to become department chair in a male dominated world.
I like the small size of the theater. If the theater is large, I rather see a movie at home. I also like the old bank building in which this theater is located, especially the vault doors in the basement where the restrooms are located.

I saw a film at the Los Angeles Theater because it was the site for the Architecture and Design Film festival. Like many of our buildings in Downtown LA it has character. To save you a trip to Wikipedia, it was built and opened in 1931 as a spectacular moving picture house. This the outdoor façade and interior hallway are built up in grandiose style to puff up the chest of the building so you think it’s important. It’s fun to be in today and to have this as a memory of what cinema going was like nearly 100 years ago. The theater I was in had steep stadium searing. Essentially your head is level with the feet of the people in the row behind you. It’s a steep ascent.

Japanese Jazz American Debut Ai Kuwabara trio project US tour 2013, this group was absolutely awesome, Ai Kuwabara is a 22yrs. pianist this young lady is just phenomenal! This concert was sold out as she grace us with her artistic skills that made this performance outstanding, she graduated from Senzoku Gakuen in Japan and studied under Yuki Arimasa, Yoko Yamashita, and Kazune Zaima, Yusuke Morita (bass) and Shintaro Imamura (drums) the trio put on a high energy unique performance and we became a fan. Check her out

I came to see a jazz concert at this former vintage bank building that has been converted into several theaters. The enormous lobby still looks like a lavish, ornate bank of yesteryear and, in fact, you pass through a vault door as you enter the restrooms downstairs.
I saw a show in Theater 2. Probably the best musical performance, bar none, that I’d seen in my entire life (a Japanese jazz trio: Ai Kuwabara Trio Project). The space itself surprised me in that the acoustics were great. The seating is raked severely so that it is virtually impossible for your view to be blocked. The seats themselves are a bit snug and there isn’t a ton of leg room yet I was still very comfortable during the two hours I was sitting there.
I guess your enjoyment of this theater will depend on the performance you see but as far as the venue itself, it’s a winner.
Parking note: I tend to drive kind of spazzy when I come to downtown and dread having to find parking, but there are several lots right around this theater. In fact there is an attended lot directly across the street that I parked in for a mere $ 5 (cash only).

Love love love this place! I wish I could see shows here every week.

For a long time, just the thought of heading to the old Bank District in downtown LA made me say «Oy!» The area can be a little iffy, one-​way streets are confusing, parking can be a pain … so I spent years avoiding what I’ve come to know as a jewel in the crown of LA’s theatre scene.
LATC is in a beautiful old building, converted from its original banking purpose into a theatre haven quite a few years back. The spacious lobby is topped with the largest stained glass ceiling west of the Mississippi and is a comfortable, inviting place to hang out before or after a show.
There are four theatres plus a host of rehearsal spaces at LATC, which is run by the Latino Theatre Company, a group that supports new writers and innovative productions that represent the many faces and facets of life in LA.
The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. They make every visitor feel welcome.
The area around the theatre has experienced a wonderful renewal over the past several years. The streets are filled with residents, heading to one of the many great cafes or bars or just walking their dogs. It’s kind of like being in New York except most of the people are under 35 and really good looking. Sure, there are some characters as well, but that’s part of the fun.
Parking is available for reasonable prices (much more affordable than Hollywood) and there’s a subway station a few blocks away. Okay, I still get confused by the one-​way streets, but I’m learning my way and it’s worth a little challenge to know I’ll have a great night that includes exciting theatre!

People in California especially if you are living in Los Angeles have a pretty good life. You have everything that is imaginable from great food that can be from any country, art exhibits that are all over the city and one of my favorites theatres that have been popular from back in the day.
If you live in Los Angeles and you have never been to this theatre then you really haven’t seen or know much about LA! This venue is in DTLA and yes it is off Spring Street one of the most famous and popular streets in LA.
Supporting theatre and the arts is what I love and enjoy to do on my free time. It takes you away when you get to see it up close and personal. You feel that energy in the room and it just makes you want more and more.
So if you ever have free time and you are able to take a moment out of your busy life, you should go and watch a play at this location. It isn’t all glamorous or elegant but it is raw and nice. I just think supporting local theater productions is wonderful and it makes you give back just a little to the communities.
Maybe you will see me sitting by myself lol and watching something at this place! I don’t know why but many people around my age just aren’t really into that scene and they should be !! At least try it out for this year and see where it goes from there.

Saw ‘Short Eyes’ last night at the LATC — interesting venue in a former bank building (the vault is downstairs). Good show, easy access, but parking …
The 1^st Thursday of the month is the downtown ‘art crawl’ and parking is at a premium. Ordinarily, street parking is available with meters going offline at 6pm or 7pm. Private lots run $ 7, $ 8, $ 10 and even $ 15, but there a lots of them. WATCH OUT for the one at 6^th and Main with the big $ 5 sign — in small print, it’s $ 5 for the first 15 minutes, then another $ 5 for the rest of the evening. Read the sign before you pull all the way in.

This place is gorgeous! I came here to see my brother play in an orchestra and it was awesome.
I’m always hesitant to go to DTLA because I hate trying to find parking, but luckily there are actually quite a few places around (one is actually across the street). Just make sure you bring cash.
When i first went into this place I was overcome with how huge this place is! Theres upstairs and downstairs.
It had a silent auction for the event in the main entry way, then there are rooms on the same level for performances. I am not sure if each room is different but the one i went into they had VERY steep steps to the seats. It was a little frightening at first, but with the view, it was worth it. It didn’t matter which seat you sat in, because of the angle it was perfect.
It’s a cool venue. I wish I had gone downstairs or seen the other rooms but if there is something going on i would defintiely go to check out the place.

Hate this part of downtown LA as I always feel unsafe, especially at night. The best thing about the theater is the lobby. It is expansive and great for hosting. Sadly, the lobby seems larger and more modern than the theater inside. It is cozy and in need of proper AC!!!

What a great place to come and see theater. It is worth the trip downtown and very close to the Civic Center Metro Stop. Come out and support LA Theater!

Pretty cool place, I was down here
for the DTLA artwalk with my Gf and sister
we witnessed cool photography
apparently theres a theatre upstairs according to my gf?
I guess it blocked off.

Looking forward to lots of photography at Art Weekend LA
Ginger

They say that all the world is a stage and that we’re merely bit actors. If that is the case, perhaps this stage production is about me robbing a bank. but instead of money I find yet another stage (yeah, this sounds like a really bad dream or a neat acid trip) with a play going on in it. Hey, I may be trying to rob some place but I have some culture, don’t you know!
The Los Angeles Theatre Center is smack dab in the middle of Downtown old banking district. It’s a really different beast than the other theatres in town. While I like the Ahmanson theatre, the seats are just really uncomfortable fro too long and the parking.
The Los Angeles Theatre Center had some pretty comfy seating, so it makes even those plays that aren’t so bearable offer you the ability to fall asleep through them.
This is one of the many converted old banks from the old district. So hey, if you’re planning on ever robbing a bank, you could come to these old ones for a test run. In fact, they used the old vault door as a hall way to go to the bathroom. Is it a theme to have the contents of the bank vault get flushed easily lately?
When you get to the stage, it’s going to give you some vertigo. It’s a very steep descend down the steps. The lighting set up here is pretty nice. The rig they have going up there is something I would love to play around with. They have a lot of lights to work with here and they take advantage of them.
Over all, the place is really modern and it’s a surprise that you can turn an old bank building into a play house so easily and still make it look good. If you hadn’t known it was once a bank, you probably would have not guessed it on your own but once someone told you, you’d wonder how you missed that connection all along.
I love the fact that this is meter friendly. Show up around 6 for an 8 o’clock play. Grab some dinner and drinks and you’ll have some free parking as well as a great experience out soaking in some downtown Culture.

That’s the NEW Los Angeles Theatre Center to YOU, bub.
That’s right, a new group has taken over the old LATC, given it a new hardwood floor, and cleaned up the already gorgeous landmark building (originally restored by Bill Bushnell many moons ago in yet another stab at revitalizing downtown LA by bringing the more adventurous theatre goers off Bunker Hill and down into the heart of darkness). As some theatre buffs may know, for the past several years, LA’s Department of Cultural Affairs has run this place, and under their watch, they continued to do interesting multicultural work. Now the Latino Theater Company is running the complex of four theatres (80,000 square feet! 80,000 SQUARE FEET!) and they are putting together their first full season of plays.
It’s a gorgeous facility in a challenging location, but after coming down here the other day to check out the completely unrelated Los Angeles Theater (see Unilocal below), I urge Unilocalers to come check out some of these incredible buildings before they’re changed beyond recognition. If you’ve been down here, you’ve probably seen how much downtown LA stands in for New York and other big cities in the movies, and how well-​preserved the exteriors of these buildings remain. Come into LATC, and you’ll see something that’s beautiful, inside and out.
And here’s an opportunity — *ahem* — if you happen to be reading this before Thursday, August 21: We’ll be doing a reading of my play INNOCENT WHEN YOU DREAM at 7pm in their 99-​seat theatre that evening. Come check us out — I promise if you do, you will NOT be pissed off at the bait-​and-​switch bit of shameless self-​promotion. It really IS a cool theatre, I promise! (and it’s a cool play, too!)

great venue for forums, symposiums, speakers, zocalo, etc.
the place brings some much needed architecture and culture to downtown la. which already has some, but lacked some of the venues of bigger cities. i hope to come back here to see the one man show, for that one guy who got killed really fast in scarface. that latino actor.