THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
& interviews
Storm Lever in HAIR
Storm Lever talks about how she made San Diego her quarantine home, how her activism during that time feels like it directly speaks to her role in HAIR, and what the audience can expect for this show at The Old Globe. Playing through September 26th
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
Teatro San Diego debuts their inaugural show, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD streaming August 5th - 15th. Staying true to their founding mission of a more accurate representation on stage of what is happening in the world, this show connects these characters and songs through the unique and timely perspective of current events. The cast of this show talk about their characters and their favorite moments working together
Teatro San Diego
Teatro San Diego premiers their inaugural production SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD via streaming from August 5th - 15th. Executive Director Julio Catano and the talented creative team took some time to talk about their roles in and some of their favorite moments while creating this show.
BLURRED AROUND THE CORNERS
BLURRED AROUND THE CORNERS, written and performed by Steven Oberman offers an intimate play about a Doctor who championed those who needed it. Steven talks about creating and performing this play, which is playing through August 6-8th at Vista’s Broadway Theatre.
Kayden Phoenix on A LA BRAVA comics
Kayden Phoenix is a multifaceted talent; a writer, director, producer, and creator of the A LA BRAVA Latina superhero universe. You can just look at her website to see the awards her work has been nominated for and won. She has worked to increase visibility and representation for Latina artists in the entertainment industry, and decided to do the same by creating a dynamic Latina superhero universe with A LA BRAVA.
Barry Edelstein
Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein hosts THINKING SHAKESPEARE LOVE! and talks about working with the graduating class of The Old Globe and USD Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, the pandemic, and the enduring love of Shakespeare.
THINKING SHAKESPEARE LOVE!
In the true spirit of “The show must go on”, when the pandemic shut down theatre and in-person gatherings, the students of The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre program continued to do the work. That work has paid off for the graduating class of 2021 and is being celebrated in their live performance of THINKING SHAKESPEARE LOVE! A celebration of love through Shakespeare’s plays, poems, and songs July 15th and 16th at The Old Globe.
Alan Muraoka talks A GENTLEMANS GUIDE TO MURDER
If you are looking for some fantastic vocals, aristocratic hijinks, and want to support a good cause then look no further than CollaborAzian’s upcoming abridged A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER on July 15th. Directed by Alan Muraoka, and features an all-Asian American cast and production team, can be viewed through Broady on-demand, and all proceeds will benefit the Stop AAPI Hate initiative.
Eden Espinosa
Eden Espinosa brings her powerhouse vocals to help close out the summer cabaret series at The Old Globe this weekend July 9th - 11th. In a preview to the cabaret Espinosa talks about what to expect from her performances this weekend, what she did during the pandemic, and her excitement to return to San Diego.
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.”
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!