The current theatre festival at the Stella Adler Academy in Hollywood runs through November 2, 2025, featuring a series of impactful plays that tackle urgent societal issues.

This anthology, titled 'In Response 2025: Rise Up!', showcases short plays by both established and emerging playwrights, focusing on social issues, current events, and personal stories.

Tickets for the performances are available online, and the event takes place Thursday through Sunday, excluding Halloween, at the Stella Adler Academy.

Centered around the theme 'Rise Up!', the festival emphasizes responding to critical topics such as threats to democracy, racial injustice, and international conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.

Notable productions include 'The Right To Life!', which depicts a horror-like scenario reflecting current violence, and 'Kingdom of Heaven', addressing Latino immigrants fleeing ICE, both featuring raw emotional performances.

These plays stand out for their ambitious storytelling, compelling acting, and direction, with 'The Right To Life!' notably addressing the Palestinian genocide—a rare topic in Los Angeles theatre.

The festival highlights courageous works on controversial topics such as Palestine and U.S. voter suppression, blending powerful narratives with social relevance.

Actress Paula Helena delivers compelling performances in both 'The Right To Life!' and 'Kingdom of Heaven', showcasing her range and evoking strong audience reactions.