Nestled in the heart of Hillcrest, ion theatre's BLKBOX houses some of the city's most dynamic theater.

Inaugurating ion's new URBN CNTR 4THE ARTS was a cabaret version of the music from 'Chicago' featuring a dynamic cast. From L-R, company member Karson St. John, Kevane La'Marr Coleman and Cashae Monya. Photo: Daren Scott

ion's 'wondrous mishmash' introduced audiences to this West Coast premiere by Elizabeth Meriwether. L-R, Sara Beth Morgan*, Zoe Sonnenberg, Evan Kendig*, Nick Kennedy and Noah Longton (you can make out the robots Hans and Billybot in the background!)

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ion's searing production earned accolades for its gritty take on this urban drama by Stephen Adly Guirgis. L-R, Catalina Maynard*, Trina Kaplan, Melinda Miller & Jeffrey Jones*.

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For two weeks in January, ion brought back its heralded production of the award-winning solo-show featuring company member Linda Libby.

ion's fifth world premiere paid homage to Strindberg and 1970's San Diego in a production called 'incendiary'... L-R, Jorge Rodriguez and Catalina Maynard*

*company member

This special engagement of the mind-blowing play by Sarah Kane was ion's highest-grossing Off-the-Radar show in its history. L-R, Ron Choularton & Gemma Grey.

ion's Twilight-zone take on this chilling duet of plays left many audiences talking for days... L-R, Nick Kennedy & Gemma Grey

Suzan-Lori Parks' heart-stopping drama demanded an extended run at ion in March & April. L-R, Laurence Brown & Mark Christopher Lawrence

Many of the city's best performers convened on the BLKBOX stage for this magical one-night song-filled benefit over the summer.