Celebration Theatre
Prominently situation on Santa Monica Boulevard one block east of La Brea Avenue, Celebration Theatre is one of the most well equipped professional theaters of its size in Los Angeles.
Celebration Theatre (West Hollywood, CA)
Trafficking in Broken Hearts is a gritty, urban love story that revolves around a trio of unique characters: Papo, a tough talking Puerto Rican hustler from the Bronx; Brian, a sexually confused young lawyer from the Midwest; and Bobby, a 17-year-old runaway.
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The last date listed for Trafficking in Broken Hearts was Sunday June 28, 2009 / 3:00pm. (view all dates)
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cute plot and good acting! and the 2 of the 3 guys are hot!!!


The 3 actors were perfectly cast and played with earnest conviction. I believed they WERE those guys -- all 3 lost, lonely, and on a road without smiles or love in their lives. Unfortunately, that's about all the play offers -- a bleak look at young men whose future is hopeless. I don't see the point, other than watching 90 minutes of tragic interactions that inevitably lead to broken hearts. That's not enough to capture my soul or move me emotionally. -- Kerry


When you leave the theatre, turn to your partner and at the same time you both say, "What the hell was THAT?" you know that you just wasted 90 minutes of your time.
I blame the writing - it was just abysmal. The writer didn't even compose full scenes - they were more like vignettes...30 or 40 of them. Hey Mr. Writer, a "scene" has more than 3 sentences in it.
It was a good concept, but even the actors couldn't make something out of nothing.
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<p>When Papo (Ramon Camacho), a tough talking Puerto Rican hustler from the Bronx, meets Brian (Stephen Twardokus), a frightened young lawyer from the Midwest, Papo begins to glimpse the possibility of a romantic escape from his life on the streets.</p> <p>At the same time, Bobby (Elijah Trichon), a 16-year-old runaway who has been repeatedly raped by his older brother, offers to take care of Papo and moves into his fleabag hotel room. It is then when Papo’s defenses are broken down and he is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life. Trafficking in Broken Hearts is a gritty, urban love story that contains adult situations, strong language and nudity.</p>
Celebration Theatre is a company of artists dedicated to creating a dynamic outlet for progressive gay and lesbian voices in contemporary theater and performance in Los Angeles. They intend to create a broader involvement in their community, conduct a rigorous exploration of society's changing sentiments and values, and share these explorations with a wider audience.