6/16/21 6/16/21

Solea Pfeiffer

It’s summer, theatres are reopening, and Solea Pfeiffer is coming back to The Old Globe on June 19th and 20th to kick off their cabaret series, what more do you need to kickstart a great theatre season? When asked about the cabaret Solea said, “To be totally honest with you, this cabaret is just about joy.”

6/11/21 6/11/21

Joy Yvonne Jones talks about the SAY IT LOUD FESTIVAL

Interview with Joy Yvonne Jones, President of the San Diego Black Artist Collective, along with fellow organizers Rich Soublet II, and Zach King, on the SAY IT LOUD FESTIVAL a week-long festival of theatre, music, and poetry that can be enjoyed in person and streamed virtually.

6/2/21 6/2/21

COCKTAILS WITH THE CANON

The Old Globe's new podcast COCKTAILS WITH THE CANON and its two fun, charismatic, and incredibly smart co-hosts Lamar Perry and Danielle Mages Amato are your new best theatre friends. I had a chance to chat with them both about this new podcast, the topics they cover, and why they wanted to create a podcast that invited imagination to collectively dream of what the future holds for American Theatre

4/19/21 4/19/21

The creation of TurnKey Theatre

Interview with Artistic Director and Owner of Turnkey Theatre Katie Turner, Ph.D., and Lead Marketing Liaison J’Arrian Wade about how this theatre company came about, and being co-creators of their premiere audio theatrical experience, HOMECOMING: A MEDITATION ON THE NATURAL WORLD

4/14/21 4/14/21

ABC Theatre Company is the new generation of theatre

Interview with Adelaida “Adi” Martínez, and Brittany Adriana Carrillo on the creation of ABC Theatre Company, their successful first production CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, and what the future holds.

3/15/21 3/15/21

SAFA'S STORY by Blindspot Collective goes virtual

"We believe this intensive creative process sparks empathy and equips them with what to do when faced with similar moments in their lives."Catherine Hannah Schrock, the Director of Community Development for Blindspot Collective, along with some teachers and performers, discuss the impact of SAFA'S STORY on students and how it was important for this program to continue in a virtual form

3/5/21 3/5/21

Callie Prendiville directs I AND YOU at MOXIE Theatre

"As we entered quarantine, suddenly this play about a girl stuck at home in her room unable to attend school in person seemed like an obvious choice."Interview with I AND YOU Director Callie Prendiville on what it’s like working on a theatrical piece that is being filmed, and why this play seems like such an obvious choice for the time of quarantine. I AND YOU is playing through March 28th

3/1/21 3/1/21

Hailey Mashburn talks about her work locally, & across the globe

“The world needs more engaging and thrilling plays with women at the helm and the heart of the narrative.” An interview with San Diego native playwright Hailey Mashburn on her inspiration and her work locally, online, and across the globe.

2/27/21 2/27/21

Patchwork Theatre's Almeda Fest

Interview with Patchwork Theatre Company founder Kian Kline-Chilton on the Almeda Fest and why they chose to have all proceeds go to support the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition. Almeda Fest is Feb 26th and 27th, 2021

2/23/21 2/23/21

BIPOC SUPPORT FOUNDATION & the arts

Interview with DeMilo Young, the founder and President of BIPOC Support Foundation on building a better future for BIPOC people and how theatre and the arts are a key component to that mission.

2/22/21 2/22/21

The Old Globe Summer Studio Programs open for application

Freedome Bradley-Ballentine & Vietca Do talk about adapting the THEATRE DESIGN STUDIO & 2021 PAM FARR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE STUDIO programs. The online programs are now open for applications from High School Students and recent Graduates!

2/17/21 2/17/21

Broadway San Diego Awards nominations are open!

The Broadway San Diego Awards nominations are now open! Broadway San Diego General Manager Vanessa Davis talks about how theatre arts educators can make nominations, revamping the Awards, & the importance of celebrating these talented performers!

1/22/21 1/22/21

KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

Kristina Wong talks about creating her show, how Democracy is like a Chia pet, what she's learned making masks, and creating and putting on a show from her living room. KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE January 22 - 24th At San Diego Rep

1/7/21 1/7/21

MONUMENTAL HISTORY

Interview with James P. Darvas, the Executive Producer of OnStage Playhouse, on the world premiere of MONUMENTAL HISTORY, available January 8th through the 24th.

12/15/20 12/15/20

Patchwork Theatre Company interview

Interview with Patchwork Theatre Company founder Kian Kline-Chilton about creating the radio play WE WILL NOT DESCRIBE THE CONVERSATION in a pandemic, and how he hopes it inspires people.

10/26/20 10/26/20

Dear ONE: An interview with Josh Irving Gershick

"Then and now, all beings seek connection. And we do that with the media available to us." Interview with writer & director, Josh Irving Gershick about how the audiocast of DEAR ONE: LOVE & LONGING IN MID-CENTURY QUEER AMERICA for Diversionary Theatre came together.

10/17/20 10/17/20

The Old Globe Mail Ballot drop off sets the stage for voting

Barry Edelstein and Michael Page from The Old Globe on how the theatre is helping people do their civic duty. "In a democracy, there's no civic duty more important than voting"

10/16/20 10/16/20

Blake McCarty and Blindspot Collective create some GOOD TROUBLE

Blake McCarty and Blindspot Collective create some GOOD TROUBLE with their new protest musical

9/30/20 9/30/20

CANCELLED - A New Musical

Interview with CANCELLED a new musical's writers Kit Yan and Melissa Li, and Diversionary Theatre's Director of Education and Outreach Skyler Sullivan. CANCELLED the new musical will be streamed on October 4th at 2pm