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Human Interest Story

Human Interest Story - written and directed by Stephen Sachs - WORLD PREMIERE - Fountain Theatre. Previews began February 12, 2020; opened February 15, 2020; closed prematurely due to COVID-19 - March 13, 2020

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​29th ANNUAL TICKETHOLDER AWARDS
Won BEST PRODUCTION
Runner-Up for BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY - Tanya Alexander
Runner-Up for BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY - Rob Nagle
Runner-Up for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY -
James Harper
Runner-Up for BEST PLAYWRIGHT - Stephen Sachs
Runner-Up for BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY - Stephen Sachs
Runner-Up for BEST COSTUME DESIGN - Shon LeBlanc
Runner-Up for BEST CGI/VIDEO DESIGN - Matthew Hill
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Playwright & Director Stephen Sachs
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SHOW PROGRAM

Karen Kondazian - Executive Producer
Simon Levy, James Bennett, Deborah Culver - Producers
Matthew G. Hill - Video/Sets
Jennifer Edwards - Lights
Peter Bayne - Original Music/Sound
Shon Le Blanc - Costumes
Diahann McCrary - Photography Hair/Makeup
Michael Allen Angel - Props
Scott Tuomey - Technical Director
Emily Lehrer - Production Stage Manager
Nura Ferdowsi - Assistant Stage Manager

Jane Doe / Betty Frazier - Tanya Alexander
Hernandez / Rick Moran / Reporters - Richard Azurdia
Megan Tunney / TV Host / Reporters - Aleisha Force
Harold Cain - James Harper
Carl Miller / Dan Bowright / Reporters - Matt Kirkwood
Andy Kramer - Rob Nagle
Mayor Woods / Nakesha Williams / TV Host / Reporters - Tarina Pouncy
FEATURES
  • Fountain Theatre Season to Include L.A. Premieres of Jacobs-Jenkins, Churchill, Levenson - American Theatre
  • World premiere ‘Human Interest Story’ explores homelessness and truth in journalism - IntimateExcellent.com
  • Actors gather at first rehearsal for world premiere of new play ‘Human Interest Story’ - IntimateExcellent.com
  • Cast announced for world premiere of timely Human Interest Story at Fountain Theatre - IntimateExcellent.com
  • Casting Announced For World Premiere Of Human Interest Story At The Fountain - Broadway World
INTERVIEWS
  • Actor Rob Nagle from Human Interest Story at the Fountain Theatre - Broadway World
  • Tanya Alexander, Spoken Word Artist & Lead Actor in Human Interest Story at the Fountain Theatre - Broadway World
Stephen Sachs: Author & Director - Ashton Marcus interview
Rob Nagle (Mitchell from Dynasty) - Ashton Marcus interview
Tarina Pouncy (Sheila in Veronica Mars) - Ashton Marcus interview
Matt Kirkwood - Ashton Marcus interview
  • Introducing Tanya Alexander: The Rising Star of L.A. Theater - NU Origins
  • I Interview Playwrights: Stephen Sachs - Adam Szymkowicz
  • ​The Several Hats of Stephen Sachs - Gia on the Move
  • ​Human Interest Story's Chameleon Actor Rob Nagle On Choosing Roles, Classics & L.A. Theatre - Broadway World
REVIEWS
  • ​Human Interest Story at the Fountain  Theatre  - Paul Myrvold's Theatre Notes
  • Human Interest Story - On Stage Los Angeles
  • Human Interest Story - Stage Raw
  • Human Interest Story - Splash Magazines
  • Human Interest Story - TicketHoldersLA
  • ‘Human Interest Story’ at the Fountain Theatre grapples with today’s crises - Los Angeles Times
  • Meet Jane Doe - LA Observed
  • ‘Human Interest Story,’ playwright Stephen Sachs’s righteous rage against corporate heartlessness - People's World
  • Timely New Play Human Interest Story Focuses on Homelessness, Celebrity Worship and Truth in American Journalism - Broadway World
  • Meet Jane Doe - Splash Magazines
  • Here's Something That Will Interest You - Stage and Cinema
  • How Human Interest Story Intersects Us All - Hollywood Progressive
  • ​Human Interest Story - Larchmont Buzz
  • Human Interest Story - Carol's Culture Corner - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • Play Time: More Provocative Words From Stephen Sachs - Santa Monica Daily Press
  • From Rags to Riches: Frank Capra Redux - Free Press

Original Score by Peter Bayne

HUMAN INTEREST STORY starts Feb 15 at Fountain Theatre
HUMAN INTEREST STORY opens Feb 15 at Fountain Theatre
Behind the Scenes: HUMAN INTEREST STORY at Fountain Theatre
Video designer Matthew G. Hill shares why HUMAN INTEREST STORY by Stephen Sachs is an important play for our times.
Actor Richard Azurdia on HUMAN INTEREST STORY at Fountain Theatre 
Breaking It Down - HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Human Interest Story is "TRULY AMAZING" at Fountain Theatre
Meet Artist Stuart Perlman at Fountain Theatre
Inside L.A.'s Homeless Crisis - Fountain Theatre
INTERVIEW: Actor Rob Nagle joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."
Stay engaged with France-Luce Benson
Actress Aleisha Force shares a laugh with you
Rob Nagle's favorite line from HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Tarina Pouncy shares backstage fun at HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Home message from Matt Kirkwood - HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Actress Tanya Alexander from HUMAN INTEREST STORY
We Miss You - Fountain Theatre, cast of HUMAN INTEREST STORY

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Tanya Alexander
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Richard Azurdia
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Aleisha Force
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James Harper
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Matt Kirkwood
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Tarina Pouncy

First rehearsal photos by James Bennett

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Tanya Alexander as Jane Doe
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James Harper as Harold Cain
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Tanya Alexander as Jane Doe
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Rob Nagle as Andy Kramer & Tanya Alexander as Jane Doe
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Rob Nagle as Andy Kramer & Tanya Alexander as Jane Doe
Publicity photos by Jenny Graham


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Production photos by Jenny Graham
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