Recent News
June 11, 2024
Did you know that Ani plays the mandolin? Yup. Yet another one of her skills. She will be playing with the band, Drivin’ Mama Crazy this summer at Six Flags Magic Mountain! Head up to Katy’s Kettle from now until August to catch the show.
April 2, 2024
Ani has been selected to attend this year’s Director’s Lab West at Pasadena Playhouse!
January 22, 2024
Ani is honored to be a KCRW Voiceover Artist for another year!
November 15, 2023
Ani is back with Voices of Christmas! She will be touring across Southern California singing holiday songs. If you see her, say hi! Singing now through January 3rd.
October 1, 2023
Ani left NY September 29th, and is already directing her next show up in Northern California. Catch “The Last Five Years” at The Village Barn Playhouse. Playing for 1 weekend only!
September 5, 2023
Ani is officially in New York directing Fort Huachuca’s Off Broadway run!
For tickets and more information click here.
June 15, 2023
Ani has been cast to swing into the role of Angeline for The Hotel Who’s “Love Story.” She will be performing from June 24-July 15. Don’t miss out on this fun, immersive theatrical experience at the famous Biltmore Hotel!
June 1, 2023
Tickets are officially on sale for “Bismillah.” Click here to purchase.
May 1, 2023
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: “Fort Huachuca” has been picked up for an Off-Broadway run! This will be Ani’s third return to directing the story. Tickets go on sale in a few months!
April 20, 2023
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Ani will be directing “Bismillah, or In the Name of God” at the She LA Festival this July. Tickets go on sale in June!
March 2, 2023
The Guy Chookoorian Orchestra is booking dates nearly a year out! Need an Armenian or Middle Eastern band? Better to book sooner rather than later!
January 3, 2023
Ani is back in the studio, cooking-up some exciting things! Stay tuned!
November 11, 2022
The reviews are in and “Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave” is a success! A fun time for the whole family. Click here to see the article on Ani written in the Armenian California Courier! Only one more week to see this show and 5 out of the 6 performances are sold out.
September 9, 2022
Ani is thrilled to join Imagine Theatre Company, cast as the title character in Warrior Queen: Anahit the Brave. This is a TYA production and is appropriate for children of all ages. Playing November 5-18. Contact Ani for more information.
April 14, 2022
Ani has signed to be with Educational Theatre for another season! This season, she will deliver content on a national level!
March 17, 2022
Ani is returning as “ABBA Cadabra’s” Pre-Show act! Playing this weekend at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas! Limited seats left!
February 20, 2022
Catch Ani as “ABBA Cadabra’s” Pre-Show act! Playing at the Agua Caliente, Palm Springs.
January 1, 2022
Ani is returning to KCRW for another year as a Voiceover Artist.
October 10, 2021
Ani is now a full time Voiceover Artist for Sonantic.
July 16, 2021
“Fort Huachuca” closes tonight. There are still a few seats left!
June 1, 2021
LIVE THEATRE IS BACK!
Ani’s latest directorial project, Fort Huachuca, will play in July at the Zephyr Theatre. COVID safety precautions will be taken. Seats are extremely limited. To purchase your ticket, click here.
February 25, 2021
Ani is now Voiceover Talent for KCRW (89.9FM). To book Ani for your voiceover needs, contact her here.
February 4, 2021
Ani’s latest directorial credit, Bismillah, opens tomorrow. Tickets are FREE! You can listen to the radio play here.
January 20, 2021
Ani is directing Nakisa Aschtiani’s Bismillah. Tickets are FREE on Wayward Artist’s website. Click here for more information.
October 30, 2020
Ani is playing with the Chookoorian Orchestra. Click here to book your Armenian/Middle Eastern band.
July 31, 2020
Ani is still teaching and collaborating (remotely) during COVID-19. Contact Ani for more information. Get a director’s eye and expertise on your work!
June 12, 2020
Meet the cast of “Fort Huachuca.” Ani is directing this virtual production that airs July 18 at 2pm. To purchase tickets click here.
May 29, 2020
Ani will be directing Ailema Sousa’s play, “Fort Huachuca” at the SheLA festival. The show performs virtually on July 18 at 2pm. Stay tuned for ticket information!
April 26, 2020
Ani will be a guest director/speaker at “The Director’s Roundtable.” Happening at 7:00pm. This is a free event for actor’s to get insight into the auditioning, rehearsal and performance process'.
To RSVP, click on the “Contact” tab and fill out the form. Under the “message” section type in “RSVP for the Roundtable.”
March 5, 2020
Witness for the Prosecution opens in 2 weeks! Are you coming? Call 818-244-8414 to purchase tickets!
Also, check out this article about Ani directing the show: Asbarez Article
January 10, 2020
Ani will be directing Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution” at Glendale Centre Theatre. To schedule an audition appointment, click here.
December 20, 2019
Ani has been nominated in the Best Director of a Play-Local Category for “To Each His Own,” which she directed last summer!
December 15, 2019
Ani will be in the First Soprano chair at tonight’s concert. The event is free at United Armenian Congregational Church.
October 30-31, 2019
Ani will be dancing at Warner Brothers for their special Halloween Dinner Event!
October 1, 2019
Ani will be singing with Voices of Christmas this holiday season! If you’re looking for a professional caroling quartet to liven up your event, contact Ani for more details!
August 20, 2019
Ani has signed another year contract to tour with Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre. She is still cast as the Full-Time Female Swing (Swinging into 13 rotations)!
July 1, 2019
Ani has been cast in Timothy Allan Smith’s new play “Choice,” premiering at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Purchase tickets today!
June 26, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for Ani’s next directorial project, “To Each His Own.” Purchase your tickets today!
June 5, 2019
On June 8, 2019 at 3:00pm, Ani will be leading a Family Drum Circle at Pasadena Playhouse’s Block Party. Come on out to a fun and free all-day event and check out all of the amazing art organizations based in SoCal!
May 30, 2019
Ani will be directing “To Each His Own” at this summer’s SheLA Theatre Festival! Ticket details to follow.
March 28-31, 2019
Ani will be representing Educational Theatre at the Expressive Therapies Summit in Los Angeles.
October 15- December 31, 2018
Ani is touring as a soprano with “The Voices of Christmas.” They are a traditional Dickens-style quartet. Call now to book a quartet and make sure to say you received a referral from Ani Marderosian!
october 31, 2018
Ani is now a certified “Beat the Odds” drum circle facilitator through UCLA’s Arts and Healing!
“Beat the Odds® (BTO) integrates the power of contemporary drum circles and group counseling to build core strengths such as focusing and listening, team building, leadership, expressing feelings, managing anger/stress, empathy, and gratitude.”
September 1-October 27
Ani will be directing a production of "Wonder of the World" at California State University, Fullerton. The production runs from October 12-27.
To purchase tickets:
(657) 278-3371
OR
https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=CLAYESPAC&tck=true
August 12, 2018
WINNER!!! Ani has received a Scenie Award in the Outstanding Lead Ensemble category for her performance as Maria in "West Side Story."
July 20, 2018
Ani will be on tour with Educational Theatre for another season! She is continuing her role as Company Swing (12 tracks)!
June 25, 2018
Ani's most recent directorial project, "The First and the Last," has won the Encore Award! The show has been extended. Follow the link for tickets: www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/5224
April 1-June 24, 2018
Ani is directing the premier of Daniel Botello's play, "The First and the Last" at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival! Performances run May 31- June 24
To purchase tickets: www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/5224
March 23, 2018
Recording for Glendale Centre Theatre's production of "West Side Story," with the fantastic Chanlon Kaufman. You can see Ani as Maria and Chanlon as Tony at GCT from April 13-May 26!
March 3, 2018
Ani is singing tonight at the VPS Gala. She is pictured here with filmmaker, Brett Takeshita.
February 22-May 26, 2018
Catch Ani as Maria in Glendale Centre Theatre's production of "West Side Story."
Playing April 13-May 26.
February 21, 2018
Ani will be teaching an acting workshop at ENCORE South Bay from 4:30-6:30pm.
December 20, 2017
Ani is now certified in Social Emotional Arts through UCLA's Arts and Healing Program.
December 17, 2017
Ani will be singing "The Messiah" with the UACC Choir.
October 11, 2017 and November 15, 2017
Ani will be teaching an acting workshop at ENCORE South Bay geared for Middle and High School Students.
September 18, 2017
Ani is back on tour with Educational Theatre for another season.
August 15, 2017
Learning choreography from three-time EMMY nominee, Fred Tallaksen.
August 5, 2017
Recording songs for a new musical with the wonderful Craig Sherman.
Thank you to Catherine Matejka Bell for your brilliant musical direction and Bernie Segal for the opportunity!
July 27, 2017
Here with David Bridel, founder of The Clown School. David acted as adviser for Ani's most recent devised theatre piece.
July 26, 2017
The cast of "Lost in Yonkers" with Tony Award winner, Mel Shapiro
July 10, 2017
Ani attending the "Lunch Ladies" premiere.
july 10, 2017
"Lunch Ladies" premiere
Ani with tap dance partner, Michael Brian.
January, 2017
On the set of "Lunch Ladies."