Author Archives: Harrison Held

Harrison Held

About Harrison Held

Harrison Held is a proud Fringe Alumnus performing as Dracula's Assistant Renfield in Down for the Count in producer Dallas Bancroft's Hollywood Shorts which also featured Ed Asner and was directed by John O'Donnell. (Profile photo by John O'Donnell)

Theater Review: Special Hollywood Fringe Festival 2021 Report

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Harrison Held

I had a great time watching five feisty and fabulous Hollywood Fringe solo shows online this year. I would have preferred to see them in person at the Broadwater Theatre – Black Box on Santa Monica Boulevard, but with the … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Death with Dignity Comes in a Milkshake

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Harrison Held

A gritty, funny new play, “Death with Dignity Comes in a Milkshake,” recently opened at one of my favorite places–Theatre 68 in NoHo. The eclectic play is written by Sam Henry Kass (“Star-ving”), and directed by acclaimed Theatre 68 artistic … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Unforgettable at Write Act Repertory Theatre

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Harrison Held

I attended the premiere of Rochelle Perry’s touching and well written new drama, Unforgettable, at Write Act Repertory Theatre located at the Brickhouse, a cozy venue in North Hollywood. The poignant, yet powerful piece is about an Asian family dealing … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Dinner with Friends

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Harrison Held

The delicious and satisfying “Dinner With Friends” gets a powerful reboot at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under the direction of Michael Yavnieli. The  Pulitzer prize-winning play, written by Donald Margulies (Time Stands Still), still resonates strongly 20 years after its … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: An Evening of One Acts

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Harrison Held

“An Evening of One Acts” at Theatre Unlimited in NoHo is fun, entertaining, thought-provoking and diverse. The show runs through April 6th, so be sure to catch it. First up was a colorful piece about legendary screen icon Joan Crawford, … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Next to Normal at Hillcrest Center for the Arts

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Harrison Held

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical “Next to Normal” examines the courageous and heartbreaking life of a family living with their mom’s chronic mental illness. The musical, written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, also won three Tony Awards and is now playing at … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: The Night Forlorn (Or, Waitin’ On Godsford)

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Harrison Held

The Night Forlorn (Or, Waitin’ On Godsford), is a must-see new production well-written by Steve Nevil and well-directed by Arden Teresa Lewis. The well-paced fast-moving 80-minute play is performed without an intermission on a cool set designed by co-star J. Downing. Something funny … Continue reading →

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Theater Review: Mulatto Math: Summing up the Race Equation in America

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Harrison Held

“Mulatto Math: Summing Up The Race Equation in America” is a very entertaining, cool, and enlightening one-woman show starring talented singer/actress Monique DeBose. The plot revolves around a Mulatto woman’s experiences growing up mixed in America. The original, soulful, and … Continue reading →

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‘Dennis Wilson Forevermore: A Beach Boy’s Fable’ at the Promenade Playhouse

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Harrison Held

I was immediately intrigued when I heard about this exciting new musical about Dennis Wilson at the Promenade Playhouse in Santa Monica. I attended the packed theater on opening night with high hopes. Like many other Beach Boys fans, I was really looking … Continue reading →

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“Hollywood Premiere Party: The Show” at Manor on Vine

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Harrison Held

“Hollywood Premiere Party – The Show” is a high energy interactive experience now playing at the swanky Manor on Vine in the heart of Hollywood. The cool, colorful and kooky show is the brainchild of writer/director Kerry Logan.  Guests of the event … Continue reading →

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