In a comic whirlwind of high style, La Bête tells the story of Elomire, a 17th century French playwright, and his touring acting troupe who’ve come to lead the high life due to the patronage of the fickle Prince of Conti. Sparks fly when Valere, a swaggering braggert with delusions of creative grandeur, turns into the Prince’s choice to join Elomire’s troupe. It is a battle of wits and witticisms as the two face off with this outrageous commentary on the nature of art as well as the artist in culture.

An L.A. Theater Works full-cast efficiency featuring Michael Cumpsty, Jen Dede, Alice Hirson, John de Lancie, Matt Letscher, Robert Machray, Tom McGowen, Amy Pietz, Andre Sogliuzzo and Sarah Zimmerman.