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HOLLYWOOD DIARY
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A new comedy by Octavio Carlin

 

Los Angeles, CA – June 1, 2017 – TEATRO DE LA O proudly presents HOLLYWOOD DIARY, a new comedy by Octavio Carlin. Don't miss this hilarious fashionable comedy set in the heyday of cinema and silver screen intrigue. Hollywood Diary opens on June 12, 2017 at THE HUDSON THEATRES.

 

The Plot:

 

A fictional encounter at the filming of Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte between famous Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper interviewing all time star Mary Astor about her big return to the big screen but wanting to know details of Mary’s scandalous, tell all, revealing diary. Once used as evidence against Mary, in her own divorce trial.

So shocking her contents were, that brought together the major heads of the movie studios accompanied by their lawyers to convince Astor that it would be better for the movie industry, and for her, not to introduce the diary in court.

The interview goes not as planned…

Cast:

 

*Kat Brower (Mary Astor) is honored to be portraying the caramel-voiced, intellectual, artistic and cultured Ms. Astor and has enjoyed getting to know Mary better through her research for this production.  Like Mary, Kat is both an actress and writer.  The web series she wrote, Kat vs. Alison, just received a screening at Silicon Beach Film Festival (katvsalison.com).  She has been in several independent films (among them Home Sweet Hoboken featuring Ben Gazzara and Elizabeth Ashley and alongside John Shea and Randy Harrison in Julius Caesar.) Her experience includes over 50 professional stage productions, at such theatres as North Coast Rep, Marin Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare Santa Cruz to name a few.  Kat has done voice over work for FX and MTV. Special thanks to her Teatro de la O family for giving her the opportunity to play! SAG-AFTRA/AEA.

 

*Genevieve Joy (Hedda Hopper): is an actress and comedienne.  Her Los Angeles theatre credits include Margo In Like Blood From A Cheap Cigar, a play she also wrote, which debuted in last year's Hollywood Fringe Festival and will be playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this coming August; Libby Tucker in Neil Simon's I Ought to be in Pictures (Falcon theatre); Sarah Berhnardt in  Wild Songs & Naked Souls, The Wealthy Lady in Joyce Carol Oates' I Stand Before You Naked, and Rita in Renne Taylor & Joe Bologna's Love AllWays (Jamaica Moon Productions); and Greta Garbo in HollyWould (Hudson Theatre) also directed by Octavio Carlin.  

Genevieve's New York credits include performing stand-up and sketch comedy at all major venues, and playing five original characters in her one-woman show My HBO Special.  Last year, she made her major motion picture debut acting and performing original stand-up in Garry Marshall's Mother's Day starring Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston.  Genevieve holds a BA from Hamilton College and is a member of the Gloria Gifford Conservatory.

 

Artistic & Production:

Octavio Carlin (Playwright/Director): Octavio is the Artistic Director for Teatro De La O and previously directed Hollywood and Broadway as well as Hollywood Party, Holly Would… and Sex at the Hudson Theatres. Recognizing his glamorous red carpet designs, Octavio Carlin was selected as finalist in the 2011 Oscars Designer Challenge. He has designed dresses for award-winning actresses, performers and starlets such as Anne Hathaway, Sharon Stone, Katy Perry, Kendall Jenner, Laverne Cox, Toni Braxton, Angie Everhart, Roselyn Sanchez, Laura Bell Bundy, Aimee Garcia and Julie Benz of “Dexter”, Annet Mahendru of “The Americans,” Dawn Olivieri from “House of Lies” among others. His works have appeared in numerous publications including WWD, Lucky, FLAUNT, Angeleno, Glamour (UK), Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, 944, Razor, California Apparel News, Ciudad Magazine and The Daily. IMG chose Octavio Carlin out of thousands to show his collections annually at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Los Angeles where top press and buyers praised his work. In 2005, Little Black Dress Events, (which stages charity events worldwide), selected Octavio’s ‘Little Black Dress’ the best of that year.

 

Ricardo Mora Hidalgo (Production Designer) has received rave reviews for his production designs on Hollywood and Broadway, Hollywood Party, Holly Would… and Sex, which played at The Hudson Theatres. Originally from Michoacan, Mexico, Ricardo is thrilled to be part of the Teatro De La O team and contributing his extensive background in styling, including recent pieces for Teatro Clothing campaigns and editorials for Agenda Magazine.  

 

Steven Pope (Lighting Designer) is currently the technical director at the Hudson Theatres and Treapany House at the Steve Allen Theater. He has designed lights and stage managed shows at the US Comedy Arts Festival and the Comedy Central Stage. Notable productions includes the long running hit, Is There Sex After Marriage, Re-animator the Musical, Fellowship (a musical parody of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy), Are You There God? It’s Me Karen Carpenter, Hollywood Party and The Beastly Bombing.

 

Jose Mora (Graphic Design) is a recent graduate of the Art Institute of California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design.

 

Philip Sokoloff (Publicist) is L.A.'s most active theatre publicist, representing over 100 live attractions annually, as well as independent films. Also an actor, he appears in the film "The Bandit Hound," released in 2015.

 

Hollywood Diary runs as part of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 12 through June 25 (June 12 8pm, June 13 8pm, June 16 10pm, June 17 8pm, June 18 3pm, June 23 8pm, June 24 5pm & 8pm, and June 25 3pm). All performances will take place at The Hudson Theatres; 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038. Tickets are $25 General Admission and $19 for Fringe Participants and can be purchased at www.hff17.com/4730 or www.hollywoodfringe.org.

 

 

 

Details for Calendar Listings

“Hollywood Diary”

 

 

WHAT:
Hollywood Diary -  A fictional encounter at the filming of Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte between famous Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper interviewing all time star Mary Astor about her big return to the big screen but wanting to know details of Mary’s scandalous, tell all, revealing diary. Once used as evidence against Mary, in her own divorce trial.

So shocking her contents were, that brought together the major heads of the movie studios accompanied by their lawyers to convince Astor that it would be better for the movie industry, and for her, not to introduce the diary in court.

The interview goes not as planned…

 

WHO:

Starring Kat Brower and Genevieve Joy

Written and Directed by Octavio Carlin

Produced by Teatro de la O

Production Designer: Ricardo Mora

Stage Manager: Steve Pope

Publicist: Philip Sokoloff

 

Where:

Hudson Guild Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

 

When:
Runs June 12 – June  25
Monday June 12 and Tuesday June 13 at 8pm

Friday June 16 at 10 pm

Saturday June 17 at 8pm

Sunday June 18 at 3pm

Friday June 23 at 8pm

Saturday June 24 at 5pm & 8pm

Sunday June 25 at 3pm

How:

Tickets and more information, www.hff17.com/4730 or www.hollywoodfringe.org. Tickets are $25 general admission and $19 for Fringe participants.

 

TICKET PRICES:

General Seating $25