Step onto the legendary streets of LA—reimagined on the Radford Studio Center backlot—for a one-of-a-kind night of youth-powered performance, music, food, and community.
LIVE FROM LA brings you into the heart of a live hip-hop theatre performance created and performed by the next generation of LA storytellers. Against a backdrop of beats, bars, and movement, these bold young artists take the mic to tell stories of identity, determination, and hope in the city they call home.
But the experience doesn’t stop at the stage.
The night also features:
Come for the show, stay for the vibe. This is LA—loud, proud, and rising.
5:00PM – Cocktails, Food, Live Music
6:00PM – Honoree Awards, Live Auction, LIVE FROM LA Exclusive Performance
7:30PM – Churros, Drinks, Photo Booths, More Partying
9:00PM – Backlot Closes
The Storyline: A group of teens rally their frightened community to save a beloved cultural center from gentrification in a Latino neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Devised with student artists from: Street Poets, Processing Foundation, No Easy Props, Versa-Style Street Dance Company, and The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company
All proceeds will go towards supporting youth theatre programming in Los Angeles through The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company.
LIVE FROM LA COMMITTEE: Grace Del Val, Annie Lukowski, Chris Quintos Cathcart, Lynnette Ramirez, Decker Sadowski, Melissa Srbinovich
HONOREES: Melissa Denton, Elida Ledesma, Decker Sadowski
Includes 5PM entry to the backlot, food and drink, live performances, and hands-on creative stations that spotlight LA stories.
Includes $100 ticket perks + swag bag, reserved seating for LIVE FROM LA performance, and a tax-deductible donation in support of our programs.
Sponsors may:
As a sponsor, you and a select number of guests will receive donor tickets to LIVE FROM LA. Sponsors will receive recognition in print and electronic event materials, and will also be listed as a partner on The Unusual Suspects LIVE FROM LA webpage.
Most importantly, you will be supporting young artists in Los Angeles and helping their voices be heard.
Questions? Email corporate@theunusualsuspects.org.
