"Back To Basics" LAB 2008 - Directors Lab West 2008 was held from Saturday, May 17 through, Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Pasadena Playhouse and the Boston Court Performing Arts Complex. The theme for 2008 was "Back to Basics". The text for this session was "Everyman". Notable Actors, Directors, Designers and Choreographers participated in these sessions and shared their experiences. Guests of the 2008 the lab included: Velina Hasu Houston, Erik Ehn, Hector Elizondo, Tonya Pinkins, Henry Winkler, Diane Namm, Michael John Garces, Aloysia Gavre, and Sheldon Epps.