Welcome to Athena Theatre
The embodiment of wisdom, strength and purity
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization; Producing under AEA 99 Seat Plan; based in Los Angeles, California.
The Athena Theatre Company is dedicated to developing and producing contemporary, off-beat and irreverent psychological dramas and dark comedies that challenge traditional stereotypes. We strive for theatre that entertains, informs, enlightens, questions and deepens audience awareness to vital modern issues. We endeavor to actively and responsibly invest in new voices for the stage by nurturing writers and promoting original works; especially in regards to gender, politics, race and religion. We aim to become an important and necessary force in both our community and our country.
Award Overview
Since Athena Theatre's first production in 2003, we have received high acclaim from press, voters and audience alike. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge them at this time.
Awards for Best Actor/Actress in a Play:
2007: Entertainment Today Travis Michael Holder's Ticket Holder Awards Runner-Up, Veronique Ory, Pterodactyls, Stella Adler
2006: ReviewPlays.com Jose Ruiz Top Ten Best Actor/Actress of the year Charles Howerton, Slow Dance on a Killing Ground -Athena Theatre
Veronique Ory, Wait Until Dark -Athena Theatre
2005: ReviewPlays.com TOP TEN PLAYS OF 2005
The Shape of Things Athena Theatre Company
TOP FIVE ACTRESSES - LEAD
Veronique Ory The Shape of Things Athena Theatre Company
TOP FIVE ACTORS - FEATURED
John Bobek Proof The Athena Company
TRAVIS MICHAEL HOLDER'S TOP 2005 LIST:
BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY, 2005:
RUNNERS UP: John Bobek, Proof, Athena
BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY:
RUNNERS-UP: Veronique Ory, Proof, Athena
2004: Don Grigware - NoHoLA Best of 2004
LEAD PERFORMANCE (Play/Musical)
Veronique Ory/Jon Emm, How I Learned to Drive Athena Theatre Co @The Raven
ReviewPlays selects best of year:
THE OUTSTANDING PLAYS OF 2004
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, The Raven Theatre - Athena Theatre Company
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES BY A MALE ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE
GJ Echternkamp, Waiting for Godot,The Raven Playhouse - The Athena Theatre Company
Jon Emm, How I Learned to Drive , The Raven Playhouse - The Athena Theatre Company
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Veronique Ory, How I Learned to Drive. The Raven Playhouse - Athena Theatre Company
2003: Reviewplays.com-Best of 2003
Top Ten Best Actress in a Play
Veronique Ory, Crimes of the Heart - Athena Theatre Company
In addition to these acknowledgements, Athena Theatre has also received Critics Pick 16 times.
Los Angeles County Arts Commission Grant
Thank you LACAC! This theatre company is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.This grant is being used toward Marketing for Athena Theatre for 2009-2010
