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| Formation | 1996 |
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| Type | Theatre group |
| Website | circlextheatre |
Circle X is a not-for-profit ensemble theatre company located in Hollywood, California. Circle X's productions have been described by critics as "refreshingly original and imaginative" and "consistently stellar". [1] [2] [3]
Circle X is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. Circle X was founded in 1996 by seven artists and to date has produced 27 plays in the Los Angeles area. [2] Circle X's current artistic director is Jen Kays.
Circle X is part of the Los Angeles 99-Seat Equity Waiver theatre community, a group of theatres that may employ members of the Actors' Equity Association without paying them union wages. Similar theatres include Sacred Fools Theater Company and The Actors' Gang. They produce out of Atwater Village Theatre along with Ensemble Studio Theatre-LA. [4]
| Awards | Production | Nominations | Wins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ovation Awards | Battle Hymn | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 Ovation Awards | Bad Apples! | 6 | 2 | Won for Book for an Original Musical and Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical |
| 2014 Ovation Awards | Stupid Fucking Bird | 9 | 0 | In partnership with The Theatre @ Boston Court |
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