When Theatre West was founded 62 years ago, its initial purposes included serving as a laboratory situation where writing, acting and directing could be developed and perfected. This included the development of new and exciting works, works of a non-commercial and experimental nature, with an eye to enhanced performances but presented with minimalist production design. At least once each year, Theatre West has included a festival of such works, providing audiences an opportunity to experience a wide variety of new work developed within the company. WestFest has become one of Theatre West’s most enduringly popular attractions.

Upcoming shows for Aug.30- Sept. 1 include “Aberration of Starlight,” “Have a Heart,” “I Can Play 32,” “Leap” and “Lady M.”

From Sept. 6-8, patrons can enjoy “Modern Love,” “Clive and Cecily,” “Unnatural Behavior” and “Stepping Down.”

WestFest 2024 presents four full weekends of shows, a different presentation each week, to entice the loyal audiences who have returned for WestFest every year, as well as to introduce new audiences to the richly varied work of the city’s longest running, continuously operating professional company. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Each week’s program runs about 90 minutes, no intermission. A reception with food and beverage follows each performance. There is a suggested donation of $15 for admission.

Theatre West is located at 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. For information, visit theatrewest.org.