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06/03/2026

Returning Soldiers Speak + ArtsUP! LA team up again for the second iteration of The Letters Project, from June 19th to 28th at The Blue Door.

06/01/2026

Whaaat's up, LA?!

Here's our June episode of What's Up, LA?!

In this episode:
🫡 An interview with our partners for the 2nd edition of The Letters Project, Returning Soldiers Speak, on our new play Connections Beyond Time, coming to the Blue Door Theater this month!
🎶 A history lesson on fundamental contributions for African-American Musical Appreciation Month
🎭A field report from the streets of Hollywood and recs for this Hollywood Fringe Festival

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05/22/2026

Three days to Variety Night May!

Join us this Monday - Memorial Day at 7pm at The Blue Door Theater for Shakespeare monologues, scenes, stand up comdedy and music!

05/22/2026

The Veterans Short Film Project has wrapped production! This program, the , was created to provide opportunities and career advancement for military veterans in media and entertainment.

Allen Adkins's short film Breaking Up was selected to be produced by ArtsUP! LA after a writers' workshop designed to take military veterans screenwriters to the next level of their careers.
Phase 2 was all about finding the perfect director, and we did! Tim Yao brought his vision, his expertise and his patience to every pre-production meeting and to set every day.
Phase 3 was completed yesterday. Three days of production in a professional studio in North Hollywood and filmmakers taking over The Blue Door Theater.

Thank you to every military veteran in our cast and crew, thank you to every volunteer member of the crew that rallied behind this cause supporting vets (and active duty) in the arts

05/19/2026

Crosswalk's short film Dennis Tran on the meaning and significance of

A neurodivergent, Asian American, young man is determined to prove his independence despite his parents' doubts and misunderstandings🎥

05/18/2026

The main challenges that Crosswalk short film had to overcome

Dennis Tran and Keili Fernando on the obstacles in the way of Crosswalk short film, and where you can watch it now that they overcame! Including the Eastereals Disability Film Challenge platform

05/17/2026

Hey, hey, heeeey! Don't forget Rex&Friends are performing tomorrow Sunday, May 17th at the Salute to Recreation Family Festival.

When ? Sunday May 17th
Where? Main Stage at Northridge Recreation Center
What time? 1pm

Get there earlier or stick around after Rex & Friends to enjoy activities, a children's area, artisan vendors, food and drinks, more bands and live entertainment, sports tournaments and carnival rides and games.

A full day of family-friendly fun!

05/13/2026

Our interview with Dennis Tran and Keili Fernando on disability, filmmaking and representation on Heritage Month

05/13/2026

ArtsUP! LA and Returning Soldiers Speak are casting The Letters Project 2

We've been collecting and curating correspondence written by military personnel to their family and friends during times of war. Military veterans wrote original monologues and scenes based on the letters to be performed at The Blue Door in June.

Seeking to cast nine roles. Please send headshot, resume and links to reels to [email protected] with subject line: Letters Project 2

05/12/2026

We're so proud to announce that Rex & Friends are performing this Sunday, May 17th at the Salute to Recreation Family Festival.

Catch these talented musicians on the spectrum performing live music and enjoy a full lineup of activities, a children's area, teen night, artisan vendors, food and drinks, live entertainment, sports tournaments, and carnival rides and games. The 2026 Salute to Recreation Family Festival truly has something for everyone.

Rex & Friends will be performing on the Main Stage on Sunday 17th, at 1pm.

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