Love, LA Awards Show
A Celebration of Los Angeles Storytelling
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
🕒 Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, Show starts at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Actors Company, Los Angeles, CA
🎟️ Tickets: Available now below
About the Awards Show
The Love, LA Awards Show is the grand finale of the biannual Love, LA 10-Minute Play Festival, where we celebrate the stories, neighborhoods, and voices that make Los Angeles extraordinary. This unforgettable evening will feature a comedian-led table read of the four finalist plays, followed by the announcement of the winning play, which will be fully staged and directed by award-winning director Gabriel Romero.
What to Expect
- 🎭 Table Reads of the Finalists:
Get a sneak peek at the top four plays performed by a talented cast of actors and led by some of LA’s funniest comedians. These readings bring the plays to life in an intimate and entertaining format. - 🏆 The Big Reveal:
The evening culminates with the announcement of the winning play, chosen by a panel of judges. - 🎬 Fully Staged Production:
The winning play will be brought to life through a fully staged and directed performance by acclaimed director Gabriel Romero, known for his innovative storytelling and artistic vision.
2025 AWARDS SHOW
2025 Finalists
Finalist Bios for the Love, LA 2025 Program
Robin Uriel Russin – Finalist, “Sudden Death”
Robin Russin is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and professor at UC Riverside’s Department of Theatre, Film & Digital Production. A Rhodes Scholar and WGA member, his work spans film (2 Hearts), television (On Deadly Ground), and theater (The Face in the Reeds). He co-authored Naked Playwriting and Screenplay: Writing the Picture.
Sophie Goldstein – Finalist, “Coming Out on the Hahamonga Trail”
Sophie Goldstein is a Jewish/Chicana director, choreographer, and writer from Los Angeles. Passionate about theater and social justice, she specializes in new works and absurdist theater, blending humor and heart to reflect the human experience.
Lauren Holiday – Finalist & Winner, “Cougar Town”
Lauren Holiday is a playwright, comedian, and actress who began her artistic journey as a poet and composer before transitioning into stand-up and improv at The Second
City Hollywood. A storyteller with a unique comedic voice, she brings bold, transformative characters to life on stage.
Debra Granieri – Finalist, “The LA Dating Chronicles”
New York-born and LA-based, Debra Granieri is an actress, writer, and improv performer. Known for her work in avant-garde theater and comedy, she has performed in Women Behind Bars and There Goes the Bride. The LA Dating Chronicles hilariously explores romance later in life and is now in development as a film.
Joni Ravenna – Finalist, “The Green Grocer”
Joni Ravenna is an accomplished writer for TV, stage, and national publications. Her plays have been staged across the U.S. and internationally. She is also the co-author of You Let Some GIRL Beat You, praised by Forbes as a “stunning portrayal” of a sports legend.
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Our Director, Gabriel Romero
An award-winning director with a distinguished career in theater and film, Gabriel Romero is celebrated for his ability to bring fresh perspectives to the stage. With a deep passion for elevating diverse voices and dynamic storytelling, Gabriel’s direction guarantees a powerful and memorable performance of the winning play.
Our Cast
Sarah Haruko: Magnum P.I. (NBC) Dead To Me (Netflix)
Jarad Muscarella: Plan P Fron Outer Space, Attack of the Giant Leeches
Elena Dizon: Shooter (USA Network, Lucifer (Netflix)
Chris Calogero is a comedian/actor/writer. He’s been featured in The New York Times, Funny or Die, Vice, Fusion TV, Paste Magazine, 2 Point Lead (AOL)
Rogelio Camarillo: Better Call Saul (Netflix) Licorice Pizza (United Artists, Universal Pictures Intl)
Jack Fleischer: Molly Bloom redux (Theatre 2023) Deal Breaker (Short film 2021)
Emily Winter NPR game show “Ask Me Another,” E! game show “Cash at Your Door”
Humberto Amor: Performed in 50+ plays at El Zapatero Remendón y su Mundo de Maravillas, Live Performer at Disney’s California Adventure Cast and Universal Studios: Wild Wild West Stunt Show, Rugrats Magic Adventure, and more.
Chris Gonzalez is a Voice Over professional and announcer for the 2025 Love, LA Awards. Chris is also taking part in the performance and is playing one of our 10 Min Award Winning characters.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate the creativity and diversity of Angelenos through their unique love stories about LA.
- Enjoy an evening of laughter, inspiration, and community in the heart of the city.
- Witness the creative process as plays go from the page to a full theatrical production.
Tickets and Details
- General Admission: $16.50
- Streaming Ticket : Pay What You Can.
- Location: The Actors Company 916 N Formosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
- Parking: STREET PARKING AVAILABLE – GARAGE PARKING
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now Below.
Join Us for a Night of Magic!
The Love, LA Awards Show is more than an event—it’s a celebration of Los Angeles and the incredible stories that make this city so unique. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
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