Bethesda Repertory Theatre

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New Theatre in Los Angeles
UNDER CANDLELIGHT | June 5th & 12th at 7PM

Mission Statement:

Named after the famous Angel of the Waters fountain in New York’s Central Park, Bethesda Repertory’s mission is to provide healing and inspiration to our community through the medium of theatre. We ourselves have benefited from the transformative power of live storytelling, and we believe in using this art form to illuminate our society’s present-day challenges. Our i

ntention is to give voice to the underrepresented communities, including the LGBTQ+ community and people of all skin tones, shapes, and sizes. We aim to shine light on mental health and to tell stories addressing our collective shame and trauma. Our company is driven by an ensemble of actors who maintain a deep love for their craft and view their own work as a means of contribution to a greater good.

The world only spins forward.As we close Bethesda’s first presentation of Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA, we are f...
06/14/2026

The world only spins forward.

As we close Bethesda’s first presentation of Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA, we are filled with deep gratitude for every audience member, artist, volunteer and supporter who joined us on this journey.

Thank you for embracing this new series and helping us bring Tony Kushner’s extraordinary work to life in a way that was uniquely Bethesda. This is only the beginning.

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06/11/2026

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Meet two of the artists helping bring Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA to life behind the scenes.

Kalyn Gonzalez, Production Stage Manager, keeps our company connected, organized, and moving forward through every rehearsal and performance.


Alex Esparza, Technical Director, helps transform our candlelit vision into a living theatrical experience, overseeing the technical elements that make every moment possible.


As we approach our final performance, we’re grateful for the artists whose work behind the scenes makes this production possible.

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Final performance: Friday, June 12
Ticket link available in bio

06/10/2026

Kelsey Mumford is our Costume Designer for Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA.


In a production where actors transform across identities, generations, and worlds, costumes become a vital part of the storytelling. Kelsey’s work helps bring clarity, character, and imagination to every transformation on stage.

As we approach our final performance, we’re grateful for the artists behind the scenes whose creativity helps make this production possible.

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Final performance is this Friday, June 12th at 7:00 PM

Ticket link in bio!

06/04/2026

Meet Ajani Purnell.


Ajani stars as Belize in Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA — a fierce, intelligent nurse, loyal friend, and truth-teller whose compassion and wit cut through fear, denial, and despair.

At the heart of Kushner’s epic, Belize reminds us what it means to care for one another when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

Tomorrow we open.
June 5 & 12 • 7:00 PM

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Tickets on sale now — link in bio.

Seven strangers arrive at a support group for abandonment. They cannot explain what brought them there.In just 2 days, B...
06/03/2026

Seven strangers arrive at a support group for abandonment. They cannot explain what brought them there.

In just 2 days, Bethesda launches UNDER CANDLELIGHT

This Friday’s performance is nearly sold out. Limited tickets remain.
June 5 & 12 • 7:00 PM

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Ticket link in bio!

06/02/2026

Meet Nick Exum.i.exum

Nick joins Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA as Louis Ironson—brilliant, funny, compassionate, and frustratingly human, Louis is a man whose ideals often outpace his courage. Faced with fear, love, and the unimaginable realities of loss, he must confront the consequences of the choices he makes.

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3 days until opening!
June 5th & 12th at Glendale City Church

Ticket link in bio.

05/29/2026

Company member Zoë Papia stars as Harper Pitt in Under Candlelight: ANGELS IN AMERICA.


Funny, fragile, restless, and reaching for something beyond the confines of her world, Harper moves through Tony Kushner’s epic suspended between hallucination and truth.

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One week until our inaugural presentation begins.
June 5 & 12

Ticket link in bio!

Lunch or Dinner plans for Tuesday? Come support Bethesda by eating at Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena! This Tuesday, Gus’s w...
05/29/2026

Lunch or Dinner plans for Tuesday? Come support Bethesda by eating at Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena!


This Tuesday, Gus’s will donate 15% of your dine-in or takeout order back to Bethesda when you mention us to your server or takeout host. It’s one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to support local theatre and the artists behind it.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2
All Day, 11AM - 10PM
Gus’s BBQ
808 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena

Bring your friends, grab some BBQ, and help support the future of independent theatre in LA.

Valid for dine-in & takeout only. No third-party delivery apps.

Dinner plans for Tuesday? Come support Bethesda by eating at Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena!This Tuesday, Gus’s will donate...
05/29/2026

Dinner plans for Tuesday? Come support Bethesda by eating at Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena!

This Tuesday, Gus’s will donate 15% of your dine-in or takeout order back to Bethesda when you mention us to your server or takeout host. It’s one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to support local theatre and the artists behind it.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2
All Day, 11AM - 10PM
Gus’s BBQ
808 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena

Bring your friends, grab some BBQ, and help support the future of independent theatre in LA.

Valid for dine-in & takeout only. No third-party delivery apps.

Sign up now for June’s session of The Rehearsal!We’ll be diving into LUNGS by Duncan Macmillan — the evening will be dir...
05/28/2026

Sign up now for June’s session of The Rehearsal!

We’ll be diving into LUNGS by Duncan Macmillan — the evening will be directed by Company member, Vivi Le

Cast & Facilitated by Shelby Mumford
Tuesday, June 23rd
6:30PM | Glendale, CA
Free to attend

Click Artist Programs to sign up. Spots are almost gone. If the session fills, you can still join the waitlist or audit by emailing [email protected].

Come memorized. Come prepared. Come ready to push beyond what you know.

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