The Actors’ Gang presents new counter-programming series on Monday and Tuesday evenings called Axis Mundi Series. Described as a conversation, film talkback, performance art, comedy series curated by Academy Award-winning actor and Actors’ Gang artistic director Tim Robbins, and featuring members and friends of The Actors’ Gang, all proceeds benefit The Gang’s community outreach programs. Some events co-benefit The Veteran’s Project.
Presented by The Actors’ Gang Tim Robbins, Artistic Director, Elizabeth Doran, Managing Director
Curated by Tim Robbins and Produced by Shana Sosin
WHEN: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm):
* Tues., Dec. 7: ¡SATIRISTAS! – Paul Provenza and Dan Dion present their live version of the irreverent book. A cadre of provocateurs and proud comic voices targeting political hypocrisy, media distortion and the institutionalized ignorance infecting America, chew the fat of tradition and eat the press for ninety minutes once a month- all courtesy of the First Amendment. Tonight’s topic is “Missed Givings.”
* Mon., Dec. 13: ITVS Community Cinema series – Free film screening of The Calling by Daniel Alpert. A look at four young Americans preparing to become the nation’s next generation of religious leaders, The Calling explores the forces that are drawing young people to serve their communities and their faith. Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring free monthly screenings of films from the PBS Emmy Award-winning Series Independent Lens. Post show Q&A.
* Tues., Dec. 14: Dark Side of Oz – A visual/audio mash up of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz. BYOW
* Tues., Dec. 21: GET LIT! – An evening of poetry that matters performed by Los Angeles’ award-winning teen poetry troupe, the Get Lit! Players. Teen friendly event!
WHERE:
THE ACTORS’ GANG
9070 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(corner of Culver & Venice Blvds;
two hours free parking available across the street in Ince Parking Lot, corner of Culver & Ince)
HOW:
310-838-GANG (310-838-4264) or www.TheActorsGang.com
TICKETS:
Film series (Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13 & 14): Free
All other events: Pay-What-You-Can