Los Angeles Community of Acting and Entertainment

ACT III Resident Company Presents the World Premiere of Where The Fireflies Rest at LACAE Theater
North Hollywood, CA — The ACT III Resident Company will present the world premiere of Where The Fireflies Rest, a new multigenerational drama directed by Joe Garcia and based on a story by Adam Chambers, running June 24–27, 2026 at the LACAE Theater in North Hollywood.
An intimate, character-driven drama, Where The Fireflies Rest explores the connections we hold to the people and places that shape us, examining memory, belonging, family, and the lasting impact of home.
Produced through the Los Angeles Community of Acting &amp; Entertainment (LACAE), the production features members of the ACT III Resident Company alongside acclaimed guest artists Deborah Baker Jr. (The Great North, Stan Against Evil) and award-winning actress Gica Pucca, whose recent work has earned multiple Best Actress honors on the independent film festival circuit.
The ensemble includes Devin Evola, Rosie Ryden, Luana Larsen, Chiara Gheller, Nick Bennett, Shayne Wilson, Evyn Arreguin, Joseph Proctor, Ally Rochee, and Maria Paula Rodriguez.
Where The Fireflies Rest reflects LACAE's commitment to developing artists at every stage of their careers while creating opportunities for emerging and established performers to collaborate on original work. The production is presented by the ACT III Resident Company, a collective of artists dedicated to creating bold new work and building sustainable careers in the performing arts.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Where The Fireflies Rest June 24–27, 2026 8:00 PM
LACAE Theater 11031 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, CA 91602
Tickets and information: <a href="https://www.la-cae.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.la-cae.org/event-details/where-the-fireflies-rest-2026-06-24-20-00" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">la-cae.org/event-details/where-the-fireflies-rest-2026-06-24-20-00</a>
ABOUT LACAE
The Los Angeles Community of Acting &amp; Entertainment (LACAE) is a creative hub supporting artists through professional training, original productions, industry events, community partnerships, and artistic development opportunities. Through programs including the ACT III Certificate and Resident Company, LACAE creates pathways for artists to train, collaborate, develop new work, and engage with the wider community.

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