John Horn and Heidi Darchuk in Ram in the Thicket by playwright Guy Zimmerman and directed by Mark Adair-Rios, and inspired by the works of artist Robert Reynolds.

Playwrights Alisha Adams and Rachel Jendrzejewski intently watch the words of playwright Sharon Yablon during a tech rehearsal. Rachel is also a member of Cornerstone Theatre, located around the corner in the Arts District.

Phinneas Kiyomura and Mike Wiles rehearsing Kiyomura's own "Woods" inspired by artist Lilli Muller. A Thousand Words is sponsored by L.A. DAD Space and presented as part of Padua's current residency at Art Share L.A.

As stage manager for the production of A Thousand Words, actor Jonathon Carter Schall fought the elements of a run through in an art space with upstairs studios. Voice lessons and hammering were heard during the afternoon.

Nicole Disson makes a costume adjustment for Caroline Duncan, both appearing in Epitaphs are Easy, or The Art Leboe Collection by Alisha Adams; Directed by Mickey Swenson. Inspired by Rick Robinson's steel sculpture "Too Much."

The night of theater will include a gallery show, "A Picture Is" by the artists whose work inspired the short plays of A Thousand Words.

During rehearsal, the hallway to the gallery space was the green room, where actors waited for cues.

After sending the actors home, Guy Zimmerman assembles the directors to discuss pacing and the rhythm that ties nine different plays for a 90 minute performance.