REVIEW: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, Water for Elephants brings the sawdust, spectacle, and heartbreak of the Depression-era Benzini Brothers Circus to life on stage, now playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through September 27 before heading to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa […]

REVIEW: PROOF BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance and, she fears, the mental illness that unraveled him. Caught between a new connection with Hal, one of her father’s former students, and the reappearance of her estranged sister Claire, Catherine’s grip on her own mind grows shakier by the hour. […]

REVIEW: PRIMARY TRUST BY RYAN M. LUEVANO In the heart of upstate New York, where life’s rhythm often beats at a steady, familiar pace, Kenneth navigates his days working at a local bookstore and his evenings at a beloved tiki bar, sharing Mai Tais with his best friend Bert. However, when the rug is pulled […]

REVIEW: MARIOLOGY BY BIANCA FOSCHT & RYAN M. LUEVANO In a bold and imaginative exploration of faith and power dynamics, Boston Court Pasadena presents the West Coast Premiere of Mariology, a captivating play written and directed by Nancy Keystone in collaboration with the Critical Mass Performance Group. This innovative production transports audiences to a mythical […]

REVIEW: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Boston Court Pasadena has taken a bold step into the theatrical landscape with its production of Tennessee Williams’s rarely staged play, The Night of the Iguana, directed by Jessica Kubzansky. This marks the play’s first major Los Angeles staging in nearly two decades, and with […]

BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Day of a Lion, a multilingual psychological arthouse thriller, is a testament to the power of collaboration in filmmaking. Co-written, directed, and produced by the talented Austrian twin sisters Bianca and Dilara Foscht, this film is a unique blend of American filmmaking techniques and European storytelling traditions. Set against the backdrop […]

BY RYAN M. LUEVANO We are thrilled to announce an exclusive industry screening of the highly anticipated film Day of a Lion, hosted by the talented twin actors and filmmakers Bianca and Dilara Foscht. Mark your calendars for August 11th at 7:30 PM in Hollywood, where industry members will have the opportunity to experience this […]

INTERVIEW: BIANCA FOSCHT BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Embarking on a career in the entertainment industry is a formidable challenge, demanding not only talent but also an unwavering determination to overcome obstacles and rejection. Few individuals embody this unyielding spirit quite like actress Bianca Foscht. Much like her character Wanda in her debut feature film, Day […]

INTERVIEW: DILARA FOSCHT BY RYAN M. LUEVANO In the vibrant world of film and theater, few artists embody the spirit of versatility quite like Dilara Foscht. An internationally recognized multi-hyphenate, Dilara has seamlessly transitioned from a successful career in dance to becoming a formidable actress and now filmmaker. Born and raised in Austria, with roots […]

INTERVIEW: BIANCA AND DILARA FOSCHT BY RYAN M. LUEVANO Acting is often regarded as one of the most frustrating art forms, primarily because actors rely on the permission of others—such as casting directors, directors and producers—to showcase their talent, to act. Coupled with the recent downturn in the film industry, many actors find themselves in […]