Arts A La Carte and Los Angeles LGBT Center Announce Cast for Holiday Show
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LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- WHAT: A(nother) Wildly Inappropriate Holiday Show WHO: Co-presented by Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center WHEN: Friday, December 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM WHERE: Davidson/Valentini Theatre at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza (Los Angeles LGBT Center), 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90038 RUNTIME & SUITABILITY: 85 minutes (no intermission) | Recommended for ages 16+ TICKETS: On sale now at Ovation tix
The one-night-only event, conceived by Arts A La Carte alumni, promises to be a hilarious holiday tradition. The uncensored 85-minute performance will enliven the holiday spirit with salacious songs, terrible puns, and crude jokes. The talented ensemble cast includes Yamile Anaya, Calvin Carothers, Pulu Carvajal, Thomas Franklin, Liv Gardner, Ella Gibbs, Danielle Heaton, Eli Leckinger, and Oliver Rotunno. The production is directed by Matthew Alexander, with music direction by Amelia Thompson, and rehearsal stage management by Sailor Franklin.
Arts A La Carte and the Los Angeles LGBT Center are committed to supporting new theatre and underrepresented artists. All proceeds from the show will directly benefit the co-producers.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center, founded more than 50 years ago, has been committed to building a world where LGBTQ+ people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. Since 1969, the Center has provided services for more LGBTQ+ individuals than any other organization in the world.
Arts A La Carte relies on community support to keep ticket prices accessible, uplift underrepresented artists, and bring bold theatrical visions to stage. As the end of the year approaches, the organization is launching a $15,000 year-end fundraising campaign to reach their goal by December 31, 2026. Every dollar directly funds Southern California playwrights, production costs, and community partnerships.
The event is taking place on December 18 at the LA LGBT Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre, located at 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90038. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast for this hilarious holiday tradition at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre. The show is directed by Matthew Alexander, with music direction by Amelia Thompson, and rehearsal stage management by Sailor Franklin. The talented ensemble cast includes Yamile Anaya, Calvin Carothers, Pulu Carvajal, Thomas Franklin, Liv Gardner, Ella Gibbs, Danielle Heaton, Eli Leckinger, and Oliver Rotunno. The performance is recommended for ages 16+ and will run for 85 minutes without intermission.
Arts A La Carte, re-branded in 2024 to expand and modernize the 40-year-old Opera a La Carte Association, is committed to empowering Southern California playwrights to create vibrant, diverse new theater. The organization's mission is to lift up underrepresented voices, challenge the status quo, and ensure art remains a powerful force for inclusion and hope. The Los Angeles LGBT Center, founded more than 50 years ago, has been committed to building a world where LGBTQ+ people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. Since 1969, the Center has provided services for more LGBTQ+ individuals than any other organization in the world.
As the end of the year approaches, Arts A La Carte is launching a $15,000 year-end fundraising campaign to reach their goal by December 31, 2026. Every dollar directly funds Southern California playwrights, production costs, and community partnerships. The event is a celebration of Arts A La Carte's mission and a joyful night to celebrate new hope and look toward the future.