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Theatrical Performances

Theatrical Performances

A young man wearing an orange beanie and black overalls squats in a party room decorated with red, black, yellow and white balloons, streamers, and bunting. He is making a fist gesture and has a playful facial expression. There's a person on the left side holding a phone or camera.

Big Rock

A man wearing sunglasses sitting behind a DJ booth decorated with puppets and white lattice structures with colorful string lights, in a room illuminated with purple lighting.
Group of young people having fun at a party with colorful decorations and balloons, some wearing sunglasses and costumes, one person speaking into a microphone.

as Ben

April 5,6, & 7, 2024

dir. Tristan Brousseau & Preston Schoenherr Out of the Blue Theater Co.

An immersive game-ified story following the raddest party of their high school career.

Person smiling with an orange beanie pulled over their eyes at a party, surrounded by other people and balloons with red ribbons.
A man in a brown leather jacket and orange beanie holding a colorful drink with a straw, facing a woman in a leopard print shirt and glasses, in a festive party setting with balloons and decorations.
Theater stage with actors and audience in a vintage-style bar setting

The Time of Your Life

The image shows a theatrical stage with actors in period costumes standing in a line, with a backdrop of brick walls decorated with paintings and furniture. The scene is lit with warm stage lighting.
Empty stage in a dimly lit theater or performance space with stage lights, chairs, and tables, and some people seated on the sides.

as The Drunk

November 16-21, 2023

dir. Jennifer Chang
UCLA School of Theater

“Wealthy idler Joe spends his days holding court in Nick's Pacific Street Saloon. Rarely do the others get up to anything more than drink and discuss the many vagaries of their lives, but Joe does his best to encourage the dreamer in each of them.”

A man dressed in vintage clothing sitting alone in a dimly lit bar or pub, with a stage area in the background and other patrons.
A man dressed in vintage attire, including a fedora, sitting alone at a table in a dimly lit, vintage-themed room. The table has empty glasses and a bottle, with a coat and hat draped over a chair nearby. The background features framed pictures on a brick wall and a life preserver hanging as decoration.
A group of young actors engaged in a theatrical rehearsal or performance, with one person speaking passionately at the center, surrounded by others in casual and colorful costumes.

RENT

People standing on a stage with their backs to the camera, illuminated by red and blue lighting, in front of a black background.
Three young people on a stage, one playing guitar and two talking, with dark background and stage props.

as Tom Collins

April 7, & 8, 2023

dir. Emilia Vial
Act III Theater Ensemble

“A year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.”

A young man wearing a beige beanie, layered jacket, and black shirt, holding a white paint bucket, standing in a dark setting.
Two people, a woman dressed as Mrs. Claus and a man in casual clothing with a beanie, engaged in an animated conversation or performance on stage, with a dark background.
The scene shows multiple performers on stage with dramatic lighting. One man with long hair without a shirt is holding a box above his head. Others are dressed in black tuxedos and are striking expressive poses.
A young man in a tuxedo standing on a stage with a brick wall and shiny curtain backdrop, looking upward with a thoughtful expression.
People sitting and lying on a stage, some wearing formal attire, with transparent plastic curtains and brick walls in the background.
A shirtless man with curly hair holds a metal bar while surrounded by five young men in tuxedos with bow ties, looking surprised or shocked in a dimly lit setting.
Two men in suits, one with a clown mask, face off in a dramatic scene with red lighting and shiny red curtains in the background.
Man dressed as a 19th-century gentleman with a bowler hat, mustache, beige suit, red vest, and brown pants standing confidently on a stage.
Actors performing a scene on stage with a backdrop of a building, with an audience watching in the foreground.
The cast performs a dance routine on stage at Madison Picnic Park during a theatrical production, with some cast members sitting and others standing in period costumes, and a painted backdrop depicting a park scene.
Two actors in vintage costumes performing on stage, one with a mustache and a bowler hat, the other with a straw boater hat, in a scene resembling a period play.
Theatrical performance with actors in period costumes, including a clown-like character pointing, a police officer, and several women dressed as angels, on stage with a blue and dark backdrop.
Two people on stage sharing a kiss, with a man wearing a beige suit and hat, and a woman in a pastel-colored dress, in a theatrical setting with background trees and an audience in the foreground.
Group of six actors on stage performing a play, dressed in vintage clothing with bowler hats, seated and standing around suitcases, with a sign reading 'ANVILS B U S' in front.
A puppet show with a man in a suit and a girl in pajamas on stage. The man is holding a puppet with blue hair, and the girl is holding a pink stuffed animal, with stage props on tables in front of them.
A person with long dark hair, dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and black tie, sitting on a white block on stage during a theatrical performance, with a green backdrop and audience in the foreground.
Person wearing a black suit, white shirt, black tie, and a circus clown glove with colored buttons, holding a puppet and looking upward, standing against a pinkish-purple background.
A young man in formal attire sitting on the floor with an emotional expression, holding a puppet with a long beak and blue hair. In the background, a woman and a child are engaged in a different activity, with the woman holding a marker and the child
Two actors on stage, one man holding a broom in a humorous pose, and a woman standing with a worried expression, holding colorful socks, against a pink background.
A woman in pajamas blowing bubbles and a man with a puppet horse positioned as if it is riding her, set against a green background on a stage.

Film Performances

Film Performances

Book cover titled 'A Speaking of Home Short: Wolf' with a sunset and palm tree background, and authors Ben Yawn, Zack Mallgrave, and Jayce Ross.

WOLF

Two men sitting on a couch in a living room looking at something off-camera with surprised or confused expressions. One man has curly hair and a red shirt, the other has straight hair tied back and is wearing a dark jacket.
Three people sitting in a living room, two men on a couch and a woman on an armchair holding a dog, with a kitchen and dining area visible in the background at night.

as Ben

October 12, 2025

devised with Zack Mallgrave and Jayce Ross
Speaking of Home Productions

Three friends hang out.

A man wearing a white bicycle helmet and a black jacket is smiling and looking at the camera in a dark setting.
Two men stand indoors at night; one is holding food while the other speaks, both engaged in conversation.
Collage of photos showing people in classrooms, outdoor beach scene, group discussions, and individuals engaging in various activities, with large text in the center reading 'BIG ROCK: THE ROCKUMENTARY'.

Big Rock: The Rockumentary

A group of six teenagers sitting in a row of chairs inside a room, with some looking at their phones and others looking forward or at their hands. There is a large garage door open to the right, letting in light, and a blackboard and storage cabinets in the background.
Group of people standing at the front of a college lecture hall or auditorium, with some seated at desks, engaged in discussion or listening.

as Self

September 6, 2024

co-dir. Elaina Marino
Speaking of Home Productions

In order to stage their ambitious final project, UCLA Theatre students Preston and Tristan battle a growing cast, time constraints, and each other.

Two young men sitting on a couch in a living room with a butterfly and moth tapestry hanging behind them. One is wearing a colorful striped cardigan, and the other is wearing a brown shirt with a chain necklace.
A young man with long, curly hair standing in front of a blackboard with the words 'Silver Horses' written on it.