--- # Fountain Theatre’s hit play ‘Fatherland’ earns second extension Monday, May 13 ### **Fountain Theatre**’**s hit play** ‘**Fatherland**’ **earns second extension through July 21** **WHAT:** [![](https://www.lucypr.com/Projects/Fountain/Fatherland.jpg)](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCw-2FFSe3q7P5LYILuxIboE4Pi5IdclvtnoCz5-2BwUKnDY8NxE6K47oAgPIkHOYuDzUKWcxUsQLZXthOEJo-2B3ta2iQ-3DstmI_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDp7eG-2BrD-2Ff8T2jMBdAwOrrypRglQEAsAIbo4SdTzLvB6yvSJjQcS-2FWDct3TZnGSgkxwWEUIiUukpuYtk7KubibgJTDKaZxLj9AdOM6PFCFds5463mh-2BXBnAbj87bjU41nTzIRbgFFkHf3uIrm9BzBWjCE4E4XQlbDJhw2EG1UiZEb0Ceuc1PaxldFCtZQ3xpa9eURHXdM-2FC42HeLU7zTq5y5GYah6zClxTggeV-2FV3lJdypRsEyssLF1KSO5lKD1HdfMk4esvPbXN2uGChE8Cn-2Fw-3D)**Last call**: The Fountain Theatre** has announced the second extension of its **world premiere** hit play, ***Fatherland***. Audiences have been mesmerized since February by the riveting true story of the 19-year-old son who testified against his father in federal court after informing the FBI of his dad’s involvement in the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol. Following a three-week hiatus, the production will return for an additional five weeks of performances from **June 22** through **July 21**. Fast-moving, powerful, and theatrical, *Fatherland* erupts verbatim from official court transcripts, case evidence, and public statements. “**POWERFUL**… **WILL LEAVE YOU SHAKEN**… unleashes the power of well-crafted documentary theater… a trenchant cautionary tale.” — *Los AngelesTimes* “**A STUNNING AND IMPORTANT WORK**… seamlessly and masterfully blends the political with the personal… **STAGE RAW TOP 10**.” — *Stage Raw* “**WOW!**... **RIVETING AND GUT-WRENCHING**… seventy of the most electrifying minutes of live theater you’re likely to see all year… Los Angeles theater at its most presidential-election-year powerful.” — *Stage Scene LA* “**A POWERFUL PIECE OF THEATER**… adds detail and nuance to the news coverage.” —*Larchmont Buzz* “**CHILLING**… **A MUST-SEE EVENT**… **AN EXTRAORDINARYPRODUCTION**.” — *On Stage Los Angeles* “**HARROWING** ... A riveting performance and a timely story that serves as a warning for our next election cycle.” — *Showmag* “**AN OUTSTANDING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE**... explosive ... hair-raising ... a cautionary tale of the danger that could lie ahead for our country.” — *Santa Monica Mirror* “**INSIGHTFUL AND TIMELY**... hits hard at the dangerous divide in political ideology that seems to be tearing this country apart.” — *The Hollywood Times* “**REMARKABLY DRAMATIC**… in-your-face performances.” — *Angeles Stage* “**POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE**... a strong, strong play!” — *Discover Hollywood* “**A PROFOUND PIECE OF ART**… outstanding.” — *2 Urban Girls* “**TIMELY, CLEVERLY CRAFTED** \[**AND**\] **WELL-EXECUTED**... a glimpse into the intimate worlds of two individuals who got carried away by a powerful current of sociopolitical forces.” — *Stage and Cinema* “**A MILESTONE OF EXCELLENCE**… a modern day Greek tragedy… a provocative must-see play.” — *Splash Magazines* “**HUMAN AND HUMANE**… emotionally eviscerating.” — *The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses* **WHO:** • Conceived by **Stephen Sachs** from official court transcripts, case evidence, and public statements • Directed by **Stephen Sachs** • Starring **Ron Bottitta**, **Patrick Keleher**, **Anna Khaja**, **Larry Poindexter** • Presented by **The Fountain Theatre** **WHEN:** *Extended through July 21* *Remaining performances*: • **Thursday** at **8 p.m.**: May 16 ONLY • **Fridays** at **8 p.m.**: May 17, May 24, June 28, July 12, July 19 (dark May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, July 5) • **Saturday** at **3 p.m.**: May 18 ONLY • **Saturdays** at **8 p.m.**: May 18, May 25, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20 (dark June 1, June 8, June 15, July 6) • **Sundays** at **2 p.m.**: May 19, May 26, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21 (dark May 12, June 2, June 9, June 16) • **Mondays** at **8 p.m.**: May 13, May 20, June 24, July 8 (dark May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, July 1, July 15) **WHERE:** The Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles CA 90029 (*Fountain at Normandie*) **TICKET PRICES:** *$25* – *$45:* • Premium Seating: **$45** • Regular Seating: **$40** • Seniors 65 or older: **$35** (regular seating only) • Students: **$25** (valid ID required) • Monday nights: Regular seating (**$40**) and **Pay**-**What**-**You**-**Want** (subject to availability) **PARKING:** • Secure, on-site parking: **$5** • Street parking available in the neighborhood north of Fountain Ave. • No parking after 6 p.m. on Mariposa or Alexandria Avenues south of Fountain Ave. • Allow extra time to find street parking; make sure to read all parking signs **HOW:** (323) 663-1525 or [www.FountainTheatre.com](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.b00YhNV2Nr0-2BaZn7eVNAdeUU882u9P9xTj3wzJn62NIPsY65dOXnF5H6MnhLbjKk8Z4d_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidDv2w0zH0vSYCt7AS9rHGc8qel0xyy4udHFlySwggQuDp7eG-2BrD-2Ff8T2jMBdAwOrrypRglQEAsAIbo4SdTzLvB6yvSJjQcS-2FWDct3TZnGSgkxwWEUIiUukpuYtk7KubibgJTDKaZxLj9AdOM6PFCFdsaB1o4y58mip7Y580WojcLdCJ4bLfdUgWAW8OKJi80SJwJHzc7Mgj5lVhBbTVbcrkMrYE0Wullo1g53by-2Fo-2BiyUUyMmklhELmj-2Fi6ETFQ92TGqZEVDHvTcdfk281qY4YVz9wN7lGQmagLEY41X3HtR1VKpdtOyR6iwC8KORLOB-2FU-3D) \# # # ## Event Information [ ![Brian Goldsmith Vertical R. 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