The House That Will Not Stand

By Marcus Gardley

A Staged-Reading

The House That Will Not Stand by Marcus Gardley is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores themes of identity, legacy, and the complexities of family dynamics. The story is set in New Orleans and centers around a family of women navigating love, power, and the tension between personal desires and cultural expectations. The house itself becomes a metaphor for the emotional and historical weight carried by the characters as they confront their pasts.

 Directed by Bernadette Speakes

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Programming

Personal stories, global cultures.

— We triumph the stories that skirt mainstream consciousness, that challenge our identities and individual narratives, and that tell a collective story of humanity as interwoven, activated, and empowered.


 
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Mainstage Production: Pure Confidence (2017)

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Gregg T. Daniel, Marya Mazor

 
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Yumarie Morales

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Cymya Johnson

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Jason Delane Lee, Sydney A. Mason

MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION: SAFE HARBOR by Tira Palmquist (2019)

 
 
 

“Hymn” by Lolita Chakrabarti

A Staged-Reading Produced by Lower Depth, in Partnership with A Noise Within

 
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NEWS

 
 
 
This #GivingTuesday, we need your help to raise $200,000 for our 2025 season, ensuring we can continue creating powerful and accessible theater. Whether it’s a donation, a recurring contribution, or simply spreading the word, your generosity he
At Lower Depth Theatre, we are committed to pushing boundaries, fostering empathy, and telling stories that uplift underrepresented voices. This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to help us continue this important work. Your gift supports everything from
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#SupportBlackTheatre Still running, LDT's Artistic Director @officialgreggdaniel's beautifully directed production of "Kill Move Paradise at @OdysseyTheatre. Don't miss it! Ticket link in bio, promo code below! KILL MOVE PARADISE NOW - Nov 3 Od
#ThrowbackThursday to Fall 2020! Lower Depth Theatre’s *The BIPOC Voting Plays* showcased six incredible playwrights who crafted brand new ten-minute shorts, all while navigating the challenges of a pandemic. These powerful pieces explored the
LDT's Artistic Director @officialgreggdaniel has a wonderful show he directed, running right now over at @OdysseyTheatre, returning to the stage this weekend. Don't miss: KILL MOVE PARADISE NOW - Nov 3 Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's Kill Move Paradise fr
🌟 Today, we honor the legendary James Earl Jones—a towering figure whose powerful voice and profound presence have shaped the landscape of theater and film. With a decades-long career, Mr. Jones brought some of the most iconic characters to li
Our friends at Classical Theatre of Harlem have brought their stunning production of Memnon to Los Angeles! 🌟 Witness the epic story of a powerful Ethiopian king’s journey to Troy, told with bold language and gripping drama. Don’t miss t
🎭✨ We are happy to announce that Lower Depth Theatre has been awarded the LA County Arts & Culture OGP grant! 🌟 This year, the LA County Department of Arts and Culture has significantly increased support for arts nonprofits, marking a historic
 

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"Art is not a luxury. The artist is so necessary in our lives. The artist explains to us, or at least asks the questions which must be asked."

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