Theatre Banshee

Of Mice and Men
Theatre Banshee presents John Steinbeck's American classic - Of Mice and Men. A pair of itinerant workers struggle through the Great Depression clinging to their friendship and the dream of buying a little place of their own. But when they take up work on a California ranch, their dreams — "like the best laid schemes of mice and men" — go tragically awry.

George and his gentle giant of a friend, Lennie, endure as an iconic duo, embraced by audiences, students and critics alike. Of Mice and Men remains one of Steinbeck's most popular, controversial and extraordinarily moving works. Enjoy one of California's greatest writers greatest works live on The Banshee stage.

Of Mice and Men has extended its run through April 27. Make your reservations today by calling 818.846.5323 or visit make them online here. For more information on the production, click here.

Reviews for Of Mice and Men

***Recommended*** ...don't let that dissuade you from catching this solid production, which features several performances of lean, laconic beauty and powerfully smoldering emotion. - Los Angeles Times

***GO!*** On the page, John Steinbeck’s 1937 play may seem predictable, but given a production as eloquent as this one, predictability segues into tragic inevitability. Also, it was a delight to see so many teenagers in the audience enraptured by this staging. - LA Weekly

Andrew Leman as George and Sean Branney as Lennie make a phenomenal team... Of particular merit is Barry Lynch who gives the one-handed Candy a humor, depth and poignancy... - Burbank Leader

The best-laid plans of any theatergoer should include a trip to Theatre Banshee to see what it looks like when small theatres dare to dream big. - Studio City Sun

Rebecca Marcotte... now takes control as director of the Steinbeck classic, proving she can handle itinerant males as well as fiercely defiant women, with the same kind of gusto and excitement. - Park LaBrea News

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Awards & Recognition
WINNER - The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has awarded Theatre Banshee the Polly Warfield Award for the Best Season in a Small to Mid-Sized Theatre. In addition, Banshee's Rebecca Marcotte won an award for Best Lead Performance for Loyal Women. The production also received a nomination for Best Ensemble.

WINNER - The cast of Loyal Women won the Best Ensemble award from The LA Weekly. It received nominations for Best Production, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Amanda Deibert).

Banshee picked up Honorable Mentions from Back Stage West for: Best Scenic Design (Arthur MacBride - Loyal Women), Best Sound Design (Declan Doherty - Loyal Women), Best Direction (Sean Branney - Loyal Women) and Best Fight Choreography (Brian Danner - Henry IV, part one).

And of course our lovely and talent Matt Foyer bagged an Ovation Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in Power.

2007-2008 Season
We have announced our second full season! Opening in October is Gary Mitchell's intense family drama, Loyal Women, set in the world of Belfast's Protestant paramilitary women. In the spring we'll bring you John Steinbeck's classic story of friendship, hopes and shattered dreams: Of Mice and Men. Summer of 2008 join us for John B. Keane's The Year of the Hiker; an Irish father who abandoned is family years ago comes home for a final visit.

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Movie Nights!
The Banshee has installed a brand new digital projection system. Check back soon to see the lineup of movies coming to your friendly neighborhood theatre. Or contact us about having your movie screened here.

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About The Banshee
Theatre Banshee is delighted to announce that we finally have our own theatre. The Gene Bua Theatre, our home for the last 12 years, is now The Banshee. Theatre Banshee will produce productions and rent The Banshee for visiting productions, classes and events. Gene Bua Acting for Life will continue to offer acting classes in theatre - visit them on the web or call 818.547.3810

The Banshee is located at 3435 W. Magnolia in the lovely Magnolia Park section of Burbank. We have ample safe free parking all around the theatre.

Theatre Banshee is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. We receive even more support from you, our valued audiences.