Bloody Red Heart November 4, 2010

Theater doesn’t get more personal than this. Watch as real L.A. teens explode the puffy pink heart stereotype in the stage adaptation of Amy Goldwasser’s bestselling book of essays, RED: Teenage Girls in America Write On What Fires Up Their Lives Today (www.redthebook.com), with additional personal stories from L.A. public high school students. Every word is written by real teenagers—the girls in the book, ages 13 to 19, and local students. These talented young authors are on fire. Their true stories are the best shades of red (not pink): deeply gutsy, a little bit angry, a lot passionate, primary-color invested in their cause. Actors from the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy will bring the teen-written true stories to life on stage. An essay writing contest is open to local teens 13-19, where they can write about anything in their lives, as long as it's true. Participants receive a copy of RED the Book and the chance to have their essay performed LIVE at the show. Email submissions to beth@odysseytheatre.com by Oct. 15. Performances take place Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sat & Sun: 2pm; Nov. 4- Nov. 21; Odyssey Theatre: 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025. $10-$25, Info at (310) 477-2055 x2 or www.OdysseyTheatre.com.

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