During the Hollywood blacklisting days of the early 1950's, out-of-work actor Will Geer, known for his key role as the Waltons' Grandpa, established his Theatricum Botanicum as a refuge for other blacklisted artists. Located in rustic Topanga Canyon, the theater became a second home to legendary names such as Woody Guthrie. It also inaugurated theatrical performances on a hillside behind the Geer home, where audience members sat upon a series of staggered railroad ties. After incorporation in 1973 and becoming a professional summer repertory theater in 1983, the company was directed by Ellen Geer, Will's daughter. Replaced with real seats a few years ago, the 299 seat theater nestles into a wood glen to become one with nature. Performances focus on the classics, especially Shakespeare but also can include modern plays like 'The Glass Menagerie' and 'Sweet Bird of Youth' or Arthur Miller's blacklisted protest play 'The Crucible.' There is a park-like atmosphere where patrons can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the performance.
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