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Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.) is an innovative production company focusing on breathing new life to more unknown works of musical theater as well as some new interpretations of more well-known shows.

A.I.R. has worked in several venues in Los Angeles including the Ernest Borgnine Theater, the Founder's Center, and more recently The Complex Theatres. A.I.R. also in its mission is dedicated to bringing works of art to underprivileged audiences throughout southern California.

Art-In-Relation is the brainchild of Co-Producers Jonas Sills and Ray Buffer. A.I.R. takes its acronym name as a nod to the Hindu deity, Vāyu who was known to give life through breath. Sills and Buffer hope to breathe new life into musical theatre productions, concert music, choral presentations, plays as well as creating opportunities to experience healing arts.

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Art-In-Relation Presents an Unforgettable Evening Concert of Spirituals, Freedom Songs, and Contemporary Songs of Freedom in reflection of Juneteenth

Art-In-Relation Presents an Unforgettable Evening Concert

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.) is proud to present a special evening concert, in collaboration with Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, featuring a group of exceptional performers. This talented ensemble will come together to deliver an inspiring musical experience. With a repertoire that reflects the significance of Juneteenth and embraces a message of change and freedom, this concert promises to be a memorable celebration.

Ralph Brunson debuts witty original musical comedy, ‘Samson and the Burning Bush’ – A Farce to Be Reckoned With

Samson and the Burning Bush - Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ralph Brunson Productions, in association with Art-In-Relation, announces the world premiere fully staged production of “Samson and the Burning Bush.” Jan. 10-12 at the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘PIRATES’ dock in Long Beach May 11-20

AIR - Pirates of Penzance

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Children’s Theatre of Long Beach (CTLB), Art in Relation (AIR) and the Scottish Rite Event Center present a historic, hilarious family friendly farce featuring silly pirates, bumbling policemen, and nervous naive young lovers – Gilbert & Sullivan’s rollicking musical masterpiece, “The Pirates of Penzance,” comes alive at the beautiful Ernest Borgnine Theatre at the Scottish Rite Event Center of Long Beach May 11 – May 20, 2018.

Historic partnership of Long Beach arts organizations create family classic THE CHRISTMAS CAROL in the Ernest Borgnine Theatre

AIR: The Christmas Carol 2017

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Children’s Theater of Long Beach (CTLB), and The Scottish Rite Cathedral announce a wonderful partnering of resources and talent for a 2017 holiday musical production of “The Christmas Carol.” Plays Dec. 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Art-In-Relation Features a Cavalcade of Talent in a Unique Two Night Engagement

Art in Relation: Broadway LA

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jonas Sills, founder and executive producer of Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), announces a grand benefit performance of “Broadway-LA.” After three successful seasons of theater in the Long Beach area, Art-In-Relation made its move to Los Angeles with two acclaimed productions, “Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party” and “Frankenstein, A New Musical” in the fall of 2016. They were honored to receive rave reviews and an “Ovation Recommendation” from the LA Theater Alliance.

Art-In-Relation pairs two unknown works of musical theater art, ‘Wild Party’ and ‘Frankenstein, A New Musical’ in Hollywood

Frankenstein and The Wild Party

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation, Jonas Sills, producer, announces a move from Long Beach, after two successful seasons, to Hollywood with two hauntingly gorgeous, but lesser known musical theater productions at The Complex Theatres, Hollywood. A combination of “The Wild Party.” a lesser known version of the musical based on the poem by Joseph Moncure, and written by Andrew Lippa, coupled with Mary Shelley’s tale with a musical twist, “Frankenstein, A New Musical.”

Art-In-Relation Produces Rarely Staged Classic 80’s Musical ‘Chess’ in a Uniquely Authentic Production

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s the early nineteen eighties and the radio is blasting a catchy tune about a Chess game in Bangkok, ‘One Night in Bangkok.’ If you are old enough to remember this time you will also recall the confusion regarding the song. Such is the story too of the musical, ‘Chess’ being boldly staged by Art-In-Relation in Long Beach, Calif.

Art-In-Relation Introduces Kids of All Ages to Musical Theater with Unique ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Jonas Sills and Ray Buffer, producers are proud to present their sixth stage production in a unique version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ for a limited run from August 14-23, 2015.

Art-In-Relation Brings Biblical Story of Joseph to Life in Historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in Long Beach CA

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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The magnificent musical ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ is playing at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach, California from August 14 – 23, courtesy of Art-In-Relation.

Art-In-Relation Brings Center Stage Opera’s ‘Carmen’ to Long Beach for One Show, June 20

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LONG BEACH, Calif., June 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-in-Relation (AIR) will present a co-production of the classic opera ‘Carmen’ to The Ernest Borgnine Theatre, Saturday, June 20, 2015. The co-production will run for one performance only. The Ernest Borgnine Theatre is located at 855 Elm Ave. in Long Beach.

Musical Mana from Heaven: ‘Forever Plaid’ Lands in Long Beach for a Limited Engagement

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LONG BEACH, Calif., March 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation, in conjunction with the Long Beach Scottish Rite, will present ‘Forever Plaid’ the musical, about a 1950’s quartet of high-school chums who return from the afterlife for one final chance at musical glory.

Art-In-Relation Breathes New Life Into the Arts of Long Beach with ‘Fresh A.I.R.’

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (AIR), a new Long Beach based Arts Organization will be holding its first fundraising event on Sunday, February 22, 2015 beginning at 2 p.m. at Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach. The event is called ‘Fresh A.I.R. – a Broadway Benefit.’

New Performing Arts Company Art-In-Relation announces West Coast Premiere of ‘Frankenstein The Musical’ in Long Beach

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jonas Sills and Ray Buffer have created a new performing arts company in Long Beach called Art-In-Relation (AIR). Art-In-Relation’s first production, ‘Frankenstein The Musical’ will open October 23 at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre inside the Scottish Rite Event Center in Long Beach. The two producers also appear in this powerful production, as Victor Frankenstein and The Creature, respectively.