TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at the Mark Taper Forum

Sabina Zúñiga Varela. Photo by Craig Schwartz Photography.

Dana Martin – Stage Raw.

Center Theatre Group meets the moment with Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, conceived, written and revised by Anna Deavere Smith.

The original production premiered on Broadway in April, 1994. Smith wrote it as a solo piece, which she developed from hundreds of interviews following the 1992 L.A. uprising. This updated version has expanded to feature five actors who portray multiple roles, and incorporates contemporary references that add even more depth, complexity and perspective to the original. Read more…

Terry Morgan – ArtsBeat LA

Taken from many interviews conducted by Smith with people who were involved in or affected by the events, the work was initially a one-woman show that went on to be Tony-nominated. Three decades later, Smith has revised the show to now include five actors, each playing multiple roles. The current production, fittingly presented again at the Taper, is expertly performed by a fantastic cast and has lost none of its power under the superb direction of Gregg T. Daniel…Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 was an important play back in 1994 when it premiered, and this magnificent new production proves that it is still just as important, entertaining and meaningful today. A must-see. Read more…

Katie Buenneke – Theatre Digest

I honestly don’t know what I can say on behalf of this play by Anna Deavere Smith, because it speaks so eloquently for itself…30 years after its premiere, the Taper has staged it again, this time expanding to a cast of five, and with some revisions by Smith. The production, directed by Gregg T. Daniel, is well done, and unnervingly timely. I can’t imagine a better production of this show. If you’re anywhere near L.A. while it’s running, go see it! Read more…

Patrick Chavis – LA Theatre Bites

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 @ Mark Taper Forum – 8.9 out of 10 – Excellent Show! LA Theatre Bites Recommended! More…