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UCLA alumni Matt Soson, Emily Yetter and Zack Hamra are all are a part of Soson’s production company, a Working Theater. (Neil Bedi/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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In a Working Theater, UCLA alumni push limits

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After graduating in 2009, UCLA alumnus Matt Soson and his prospective acting career suffered from a string of rejections and one-dimensional roles. Disappointed by the quality of material he encountered, Soson drained the entirety of his savings and recruited fellow UCLA alumni for his play “The Lights Are Off.” Written and directed by Soson, the play premiered as part of Hollywood’s 2012 Fringe Festival.

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In a Working Theater, UCLA alumni push limits

By Natalie Green

March 7, 2014 12:00 a.m.