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Theatre: Reviving the Golden Age of Hollywood

A comedy set in 1940’s Golden Age of Hollywood. The biggest stars of the day have come together to perform the suspenseful, nationally syndicated radio show “Night Stories.” Egos crash and love triangles erupt as the stars work together. Meanwhile…

Reviews for ‘Loose Ends’ are Wonderful

The reviews are in... STAGE RAW - "...rich in acting chops" and "…a solid Joseph Gilbert" LA BEAT - "played in most heartfelt fashion by Joseph Gilbert"

A Romp in the Woods with The New American Theatre

Joseph joins the cast of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ presented by The New American Theatre. A classic tale of four young lovers, a traveling troupe of actors, and the mystical fairies who manipulate them all – in one wild night…

Joseph lends historic portrayal to ‘A Vast Hoard’

In conjunction with the Natural History Museum of L.A. County's 100th Anniversary, Chalk Repertory Theatre will premiere GALLERY SECRETS, four new short plays commissioned by four Los Angeles playwrights performed after hours at the Natural History Museum.

Playing Lysander in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Effusion Theatre Company produces an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and has cast Joseph to play the role of the young, star-crossed poet and lover, Lysander. Performances will be at the amazing Lobos Castle in Agoura Hills…

Successful Run = Extension for ‘The World’s Worst’

The initial run of “The World’s Worst Play, Ever” was greeted with such a wonderful response, that the show was picked up by a new producing team and will be re-delivering more laugh-out-loud funny moments at Theatre 68 in Los…

Joseph Performs with Mimoda Jazzo Gruppa… again!

Joseph will be joining Los Angeles-based physical theatre/dance troupe, Mimoda Jazzo Gruppa to perform a full evening of new works and pieces from their repertoire. The work is an exciting blend of dance, movement, storytelling and beautiful music. Performance dates…

‘The World’s Worst’ Opens in Palisades

If you are looking for a truly hilarious evening of theatre, “The World’s Worst Play, Ever” offers up a stupid-silly-fun-good time. The cast is a unique combination of improvisational performers, singers and dancers who won’t deliver a cathartic message, but…

Thank You Los Angeles: A Personal Note

Hey Los Angeles. Thank you for the great reviews (listed below) and the weeks of SOLD OUT audiences for my recent performance in, NEVERMORE. I am still reeling from the overwhelming response and success. It was my honor and privilege to…

Performing with Mimoda Jazzo Gruppa

A blend of dancers, actors, singers, filmmakers and writers, Joseph will be performing several pieces with physical theatre/dance troupe, Mimoda Jazzo Gruppa. The evening will combine dance, new media, and live musical performances. “What connects us is the Jazzó life…

Several Exciting Firsts: Seven Pieces of Tin

Joseph takes on double duty for “Seven Pieces of Tin,” a festival of original plays at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. He will tackle several personal firsts: Joseph will direct “Kaddish,” written by Katy Jacoby, and will proudly watch the…

NEVERMORE, Reviewed by Sarah Happel, SoCal Magazine

"...Gilbert’s portrayal of Poe is seamless and charismatic. His commitment to the part, and the plot, make stepping into the reality of Nevermore an exciting ride. His demise as Poe is perfectly executed throughout the play...."

NEVERMORE Stacks Up More Great Reviews

“…an engaging Joseph Gilbert …in an intriguing and very entertaining play that will keep you guessing right up to the surprise ending.” – Patricia Rye, Larchmont Chronicle “Joseph Gilbert does an exciting job as Edgar. He mimics the writer’s fumbling nature, his…

‘Water’s Edge’ Produced Los Angeles

Joseph’s first stage play, “At the Water’s Edge,” is being produced as a part of a festival of plays presented by Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. The two-person drama follows an outspoken teenage waitress who has experienced life beyond her…

NEVERMORE, A World Premier Thriller

In a bold new stage play written and directed by Matt Ritchey, Joseph portrays Edgar Allan Poe in the world premiere thriller, NEVERMORE. The piece is a fictionalized account of last days of Poe’s life during which he visits the…

Joseph Helms Production of ‘Deep Shit’

Joseph is directing the upcoming stage play, “Deep Shit” at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. This original work follows two young female artists navigating their individual career endeavors while trying to make sense of their intimate and somewhat temperamental relationship…

World Premier of Garry Michael White’s ‘Arlington’

Joseph returns to The Company of Angels Theatre for the fourth time in a year, playing multiple characters in an epic new play by Garry Michael White, Playwright and Palm d’or (Cannes) winning screenwriter of “Scarecrow”. “Arlington” examines the palpable…

Joseph Gilbert – Recognized as Top Performer in LA Theatre

Recently listed as one of the Top 5 male Los Angeles theatre performances by www.reviewplays.com, Joseph was recognized for his portrayal of Randy O’Farrell in Cintra Wilson’s “XXX Love Act” at The Company of Angels. “There is a very tense and…

Sex, Drugs, Politics, Hate, Racism, Greed

Joseph returns to The Company of Angels Theatre with an original work that proves to be an evening of unique theatre. “Bare Naked Angels: Angles Unleashed” brings together an ensemble cast and co-creators, who wrote and performed their original works,…