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[tey-per] / ˈteɪ pər /


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‘Here Lies Love,’ David Byrne’s disco-themed musical about Imelda Marcos, opens with an all-Filipino cast Feb. 18 at the Mark Taper Forum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Director Knud Adams, one of the most sought after directors of new plays, brings his acclaimed productions of ‘English’ to the Wallis and “Primary Trust’ to the Mark Taper Forum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Desai, whose directorial work at the Taper thus far has brought together rave and rebellion, smoothly merges the Dionysian frenzy of the music with the nonviolent revolution that ended Ferdinand Marcos’ protracted dictatorship in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The highlight at the Mark Taper Forum this year was Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” which was on its final touring stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

So when Taper Tom had eaten his full, and had rested, he threw his scrip over his shoulder and set off again; but he had not gone far before he found a pipe.

From Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales by Asbj?rnsen, P. Chr.




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