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If you’re into live theater and don’t live in NYC, here is an opportunity to experience a new production….from your living room!
Heretick Theater Lab’s live production of “The Noir Series”, a series of four thematically linked, interactive plays written by Stephen McFeely, Ed Brubaker, Nancy Keystone, John Hindman, and The Burglars of Hamm, will see four performances in Los Angeles which will be live streamed to the world via the internet. Studio audience tickets can be purchased for $20 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/. Online purchases and viewing can be accessed for $7.99 through http://www.dacast.com/. For a full schedule of performance dates and times please visit: http://www.hereticklab.com/
It’s taking place on November 7 & 8 at 4pm and 8pm. There will be a Q.&A. with the cast and creators of the Noir Series immediately following the performance in the theatre lobby on the 7th. It will take place at Schkapf at 6567 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles…and online!
The cast includes Stephen McFeely – writer, Malfeasance, Ed Brubaker – writer, Air Conditioned Rooms, Nancy Keystone –writer and director, A Door to the Dark, Hugo Armstrong– actor, Malfeasance, Tessa Ferrer – actor, Air Conditioned Rooms, Jennifer Cotteleer – creator, The Noir Series, Burglars of Hamm- Jon Beauregard, Carolyn Almos, Albert Dayan, Sofiya Alexandra – Emcee, Rob Buscemi- Emcee.
Studio audience tickets can be purchased for $20 at http://noirseries.brownpapertickets.com/. Online tickets and viewing can be accessed for $7.99 for a single viewing, and $20 for a weekend viewing package through http://static.viewer.dacast.com/b/43652/p/48152.
Viewing and tickets are also accessible through the Heretick Theatre Lab homepage www.hereticklab.com.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post nor a review! I have not seen the production.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Noir Series?
The Noir Series is a stage play presented both live in front of an audience and streamed online — an early experiment in hybrid theater. Each episode follows a noir-genre mystery with the dialogue, music, and pacing of classic 1940s detective films.
How do you watch a live-streamed play?
Most live-streamed plays use a paid ticket model: you buy access through the production’s website and receive a private streaming link timed to the live performance. Some productions offer on-demand replays for 24-48 hours afterward.
Is online theater as good as in-person?
For some genres yes, others no. Plays with strong dialogue and tight cameras translate well online — noir, monologue, and one-act formats are great. Big-cast musicals lose more in translation. Streaming theater is a complement to live, not a replacement.
What’s the appeal of noir theater?
Noir gives playwrights the chance to write voice-over narration, hard-boiled dialogue, and twist endings — all formats that suit small casts and intimate stages. The genre also works on a low budget, with shadow lighting and period costumes doing the visual heavy lifting.
Where can I find more streaming plays?
Broadway HD, National Theatre at Home, and Streamingstage.com all curate libraries of streaming theater. Many regional theaters now offer hybrid runs — check your local theater’s website for digital season passes.
How long is a typical noir play?
Most one-act noir plays run 60-90 minutes with no intermission. Full-length two-act noir plays run 100-120 minutes. The format favors brevity — noir’s tight plotting works best when you don’t lose tension across a long runtime.