Theatre Ministry
The Theatre Ministry’s Winter/Spring Season is upon us! All Saints’ Theatre Ministry, in partnership with local theaters, strengthens the bonds in our community, educates in different genres of theatre and provides thought-provoking discussions with cast and directors through the offering of night-out events throughout the year.
Friday, February 13 — Theatre Ministry: Richard III
7:30 p.m., at A Noise Within. Tickets are $51 and available here. Experience a gripping tale of ambition, manipulation, and ruthless power. Set in the aftermath of a long civil war, the play follows Richard, a cunning and charismatic villain, who unexpectedly schemes a path to the throne – leaving behind a trail of betrayal and bloodshed. With sharp wit and chilling determination, Richard stops at nothing to achieve ultimate power, even as the consequences close in. A thrilling drama, Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic explorations of corruption, control, and the obsessive pursuit of power. Ann Noble plays the title role.
Friday, February 27 — Theatre Ministry: Amadeus
8:00 p.m., at Pasadena Playhouse. Tickets are $45 and available here. The stage is set for a riveting rivalry between two composers: Antonio Salieri, the court’s celebrated musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the vulgar prodigy whose brilliance threatens everything Salieri holds dear. Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (A Christmas Carol, I Am My Own Wife) stars as Salieri under the masterful direction of Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). Lavishly laced with biting wit, this Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece dives deep into ambition, envy, and the price of greatness. Embrace the intrigue of Amadeus, where the music is divine and the drama is unforgettable.
Friday, March 20 — Theatre Ministry: All My Sons
8:00 p.m., at Antaeus Theatre. Tickets are $41 and available here. “There’s a universe of people outside and you’re responsible to it.” Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is a gripping tragedy about family and morality. In the aftermath of World War II, the Keller family’s fragile happiness is shattered when long-buried secrets force them to confront the consequences of their choices. Directed by Oánh Nguyễn, this timeless classic delivers an unflinching look at love, sacrifice, and the price of the American Dream.
Saturday, March 21 — Theatre Ministry: Octopus Garden
2:00 p.m., at Boston Court. Tickets are $46 and available here. When two marine biologists and a struggling composer discover that an octopus in a cephalopod lab has written the most transcendent piece of music ever heard, their worlds begin to unravel. Ambitions clash, egos fray, and their brush with something divine breeds obsession. Innovative puppetry brings soulful theatricality to this fable about art, science, and the moral quandaries that erupt when another being surpasses humankind.
Jazz Vespers
The All Saints Jazz Vespers program brings together amazing musicianship and holy inspiration eight times a year for a service of prayer, meditation and music. Over the years our sanctuary has been blessed by artists such as Billy Childs, Alan Broadbent and Shelly Berg, Alan Pasqua, Bill Cunliffe and Holly Hofmann, Russell Ferrante, Walter Smith III, John and Gerald Clayton. No charge (free will offering taken) and no reservations required. Join us for an extraordinary celebration of joy, energy and liberation.
Sunday, February 22 — Sasha Berliner Quartet
5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. Sasha Berliner is a musician, composer, producer, and band leader from San Francisco, CA. A rock drummer turned vibraphonist, Sasha was introduced to the instrument while attending Oakland School for the Arts. She moved to New York City in 2016 to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, studying under acclaimed vibraphonist Stefon Harris. Harris’ influence on Sasha, in particular with regard to harmony, directly aided the development of her unique style
Sunday, April 19 — John Proulx
5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. The jazz scene is abuzz about singer, pianist, composer, recording artist, and All Saints’ parishioner John Proulx (pronounced “Proo”). His piano playing is hot and swinging, and his voice recalls the smooth, mellow sounds of a young Chet Baker. John’s 2018 CD, “Say It”, on the ArtistShare label, features Chuck Berghofer, Joe LaBarbera, Larry Koonse, Bob Sheppard, a duet with Melissa Manchester, and three string quartet arrangements by Alan Broadbent. John’s previous three albums on MAXJAZZ, “The Best Thing For You”, “Baker’s Dozen-Remembering Chet Baker”, and “Moon and Sand”, have garnered national and international acclaim, and John’s fan base is quickly growing. In addition to touring with his own trio, John has performed with the likes of Anita O’Day, Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester, and Marian McPartland.
Sunday, May 24 — Anthony Wilson Group
5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. Born in Los Angeles in 1968, guitarist and composer Anthony Wilson is known for a body of work that moves fluidly across genres. The son of legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader Gerald Wilson, his musical lineage has deeply influenced his creative trajectory, compositional choices, instrumental groupings, and the wide-ranging discography that blooms out of them. An inventive soloist and sensitive accompanist, he has been a core member of Diana Krall’s quartet since 2001, after joining her for a series of concerts in Paris at the Olympia Theater, which became the Grammy award winning recording and concert film Live in Paris (2002).
Sunday, June 21 — Kevin Van den Elzen and Josh Nelson Quintet
5:00 p.m., on the Chancel. Kevin van den Elzen is an in demand jazz-drummer and bandleader originally from the Netherlands who works and resides in Los Angeles. He has worked with musicians such as John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Bob Mintzer, Larry Carlton, the New York Voices, Bob Sheppard, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Clayton, Anthony Wilson, Nick Mancini, and the Millennium Jazz Orchestra. Pianist, composer and recording artist Josh Nelson maintains an active and creative schedule. He has performed and recorded with some of the most respected names in jazz and beyond, including Natalie Cole, Ivan Lins, Anthony Wilson, George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Walter Smith III, Dayna Stephens, Eddie Daniels, Gaby Moreno, Sinne Eeg, Richard Galliano, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Greg Hutchinson, John Clayton, John Pizzarelli, and Lewis Nash.
Racial Justice & LGBTQ+ Ministries Present: February Freedom Film Fridays
Join the Racial Justice and LGBTQ+ Ministries on Fridays in February for screening of films that focus on the intersection of queer and racial liberation. Doors open at 5:45; Screening starts at 6:00 p.m. Light snacks will be provided. Questions? Email lgbtq.ascpas@gmail.com.
Friday, February 6 — My Name is Pauli Murray
“A look at the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist, poet and Episcopal priest who influenced both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall.” Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 1 hr, 31 min
Friday, February 13 — Moonlight
“A young African-American man grapples with his as a Black homosexual man while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.” Rated: R; Runtime: 1 hr, 51 min
Friday, February 20 — Rustin
“The story of charismatic gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who overcame an onslaught of obstacles, and altered the course of American history by organizing the 1963 March on Washington.” Rated: PG-13; Runtime 1 hr, 47 min
Friday, February 27 — Origin
“While grappling with tremendous personal tragedy, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson sets herself on a path of global investigation and discovery. Despite the colossal scope of her project, she finds beauty and bravery while crafting one of the defining American books of our time.” Rated: PG-13; Runtime 2hr, 21 min
