One of the great things about living in LA is that there are a number of small theaters where you get to see some of the real talent in Hollywood, actors and actresses who moved here for the right reasons — they love their craft and hope to find a career by following their bliss. Last weekend, I had the chance to see one such talent, a friend of mine performing in her play Stages at the Hudson Mainstage Theater, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM, now through July 9.
A graduate of Williams College like me, Abigail Solomon has performed on stage and screen. Last year, she had a recurring role on Day of Our Lives. Her role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith may well have helped generate some recent tabloid headlines. You see, Abby was holding a baby at the party Brad and Angelina attended in the early part of the flick. Surely, seeing the smile on this young woman’s face encouraged these lovers to have a child of their own.
This is your chance to see, on stage, in person, the actress whose convincing portrayal of a young mother inspired the latest Hollywood headlines.
Abby is even better on stage than she is on screen, showing a full range of emotions as her character balances career, friendship, romance and memories of a lost friend. The rest of the cast is similarly gifted, particularly Ryan Michelle Bath. A SAG Award nominee for Lackwanna Blues and Good Fences as well as on ER.
If like me, you enjoy good acting — and the theater — you would do well to see Stages. To those of you in LA, make sure to see this show. Click here to learn more about the play or here for tickets.