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THE DARK HEART OF DOOLEY STEVENS at Backyard Renaissance
Horror, dramas full of difficult people, and things that may be hard to explain are all things at which Backyard Renaissance excels. So it is no surprise that when presenting the world premiere of “The Dark Heart of Dooley Stevens,” written by Backyard Renaissance Artistic Director Francis Gercke and playing through March 15th, this play is a mix of all those things.
Interview: Vivian White & Sean Boyd of THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET at Trinity Theatre Company
Interview about THE SEUSSIFICATION OF ROMEO & JULIET with Trintiy Theatre Company Artistic Director Sean Boyd and Director Vivian White.
Interview: Wendy Maples of OUR TOWN at Groundworks Theatre
Wendy Maples is an actress, director, playwright, and teacher, and she can now add “Stage Manager” to her resume. At least as the main character of that title in “Our Town,” playing February 28-March 2, 2025, at Groundworks Theatre. Wendy took time to talk about the draw this show has and what it has been like exploring this classic play with her cast.
Interview: Michele Selene Ang on EMPTY RIDE at The Old Globe
Interview with Michele Selene Ang on working on this role and play to bring it to the stage and what keeps bringing her back to live theatre. “Empty Ride” is playing at the Old Globe through March 2nd.
Interview: Steve Kazee on APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Family events are always stressful, but in “Appropriate,” when the funeral of the family patriarch and three siblings come together again for the first time in years, this comedy-drama is full of fireworks. Steve Kazee talks about how this play, his character Bo, and how this play proved to be a tempting chance to explore such a complex family and character dynamic. “Appropriate” plays at The Old Globe through Sunday, February 23rd.
Interview: Maggie Lacey Talks about being APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
Maggie Lacey is no stranger to bringing what may be called “difficult women” to life on stage. She does it again with her performance as Toni, the older sister in “Appropriate,” playing at The Old Globe through February 23rd. Lacey talks about the play and what draws her to this show and other complex female characters.
Interview: Noa Barankin of 'RHYTHM DELIVERED' at The Grand Ritz Theatre
What do you get when you combine tap dance, innovative and creative percussion performances, and a show that offers performances that continually build on each new thing to create an immersive audience experience? DrumatiX creator and performer Noa Barankin calls it their new show ‘Rhythm Delivered” and promises it will be entertaining for all ages on February 1st at The Grand Ritz Theatre in Escondido.
MISERY at Backyard Renaissance
Backyard Renaissance cuts through the seasonal sweetness with a shiver down your spine with Stephen King’s “Misery” through December 7th.
Interview: Jefferson Mays of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at The Old Globe
Interview with Jefferson Mays about his one-man show “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story' playing for a limited run at The Old Globe from December 12 - 22nd.
Interview: Mylinda Hull of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
From San Diego to New York and Back again, an interview with Mylinda Hull from the Old Globe's “Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express” runs through October 20th.
Interview: Andrew Sellon of AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old Globe
Interview with Andrew Sellon, who plays Hercule Poirot in 'Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express' playing at the Old Globe through October 20th.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at The Old Globe
Drac is back just in time for San Diego's spooky season at the Old Globe, in the fast-paced, campy, silly, and sexy spoof “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Dare I say, it’s a fang-tastic time at the theatre.
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at The Old GlobE
The Old Globe doubles down on bringing famous literary detectives to the stage with a comic twist. They follow their recent Sherlock adaption with the famously fastidious Hercule Poirot in “Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express.” With a stunning set design and a spirited cast, this whodunit has been extended through October 20th.
Interview: Elizabeth A. Davis is a Warrior Queen in 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Elizabeth A. Davis, who plays the dynamic and driven Queen Margaret in 'Henry 6,' which is playing at The Old Globe through September 15th.
Interview: Conversation with the King - Keshav Moodliar talks 'HENRY 6' at The Old Globe
Interview with Keshav Moodliar, who plays Henry VI in 'Henry 6' parts one and two, and is now playing at the Old Globe through September 15th.
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT 2B at The Old Globe
Sherlock Holmes has had many pop culture reinventions over the years, from traditional to modern and edgy, and now in a fun and fast-paced gender-flipped pop culture-infused comedic parody that pays homage to Sherlock with lots of humor. “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson - Apt 2B” plays at the Old Globe through September 1st.
HENRY 6 PART ONE: FLOWERS AND FRANCE and PART TWO: RIOT AND RECKONING at The Old Globe
The Old Globe brings an epic two-show adaption of “Henry 6” to the stage with a fantastic cast to tell a story filled with intrigue, battles, and a pursuit for power that would forever alter England’s history. “Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France” and “Two: Riot and Reckoning” are playing in repertory at The Old Globe through September 15th.
THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at Backyard Renaissance
“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” by Backyard Renaissance finds humor in the darkest situations and plays through July 13th at 10th Avenue Arts.
TWELFTH NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (OR WHAT YOU KILL) at Loud Fridge Theatre Group
Loud Fridge invites you to experience a Shakespearean classic with a comedic horror twist in “Twelfth Night of the Living Dead (Or What You Kill)” for free at the City Heights Performance Annex through July 7th.
Interview: Erica Marie Weisz on being a funny femme fatale in “The 39 Steps”
Interview with Erica Marie Weisz on playing the three leading ladies in the comedy 'The 39 Steps' currently playing at New Village Arts through May 12th.