THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
& interviews
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.
A VERY VERY CHANCE HOLIDAY CABARET
There is alot of fun, joy, and music in Chance Theatre’s A VERY, VERY CHANCE HOLIDAY CABARET
San Diego theatres have something for everyone this holiday!
If you're looking for some jolly good cheer theatre options that offer something slightly different than the holiday classics and carols the Diversionary, New Village Arts, The Old Globe, Moonlight Theatre, and Starlight Theatre have some fun options for you!
Cygnet Theatre Christmas Carol
Cygnet Theatre brings a wonderful one-man adaption of the holiday’s most famous ghost story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, to screen for you to enjoy through December 27th
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AS TOLD BY THE ONE MAN TO WHOM IT MATTERS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AS TOLD BY THE ONE MAN TO WHOM IT MATTERS at North Coast Repertory Theatre is Warm, engaging, and cozy - like a cup of cocoa on a chilly night
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY feels like a lovely holiday gift that Cygnet brings directly into your home for your enjoyment through December 27th.
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.
AN ILIAD
"Baird makes the ancient truths in the story sing out with present-day power" North Coast Repertory Theatre brings outstanding AN ILIAD to stage
NO WAY BACK
Jessica John delivers a performance full of vivid energy and immense empathy in NO WAY BACK at The Roustabouts Theatre Co, which is streaming through December 13th
SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR
AME TIME, NEXT YEAR, starring married couple Bruce Turk and Katie MacNichol, has chemistry and laughter.Streaming at North Coast Repertory Theatre through November 15th, 2020
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.
JQA at San Diego Rep
JQA from San Diego Repertory Theatre is an excellent and engaging piece, especially in this run-up to our election. It allows Quincy Adams to step into the spotlight as it reviews his life, politics, and the U.S. government in general through a more modern lens, it is streaming through November 5th.
ROOSEVELT: CHARGE THE BEAR
ROOSEVELT: CHARGE THE BEAR by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. is "a compelling portrait of a president who uses his power and his empathy when making decisions for the betterment of the country."
FULLY COMMITTED at Cygnet Theatre
Remember restaurants, theatres, landline phones, and even fax machines? FULLY COMMITTED by Becky Mode at Cygnet Theatre is a hilarious one-man show featuring David McBean that will make you laugh, and potentially glad you don't have to fight for reservations at this current moment. Streaming through October 25th
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"
Blake McCarty and Blindspot Collective create some GOOD TROUBLE
Blake McCarty and Blindspot Collective create some GOOD TROUBLE with their new protest musical
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
THE NICETIES
THIE NICETIES playing at MOXIE Theatre through October 4th is a smart and ambitious play that explores how quickly the very power you think you hold can be turned against you.
SDMT STARS UNDER THE STARS
Streaming PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Cygnet's streaming version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE has the sincerity of the classic story with bright zany comedy creating ashow that is as satisfying as a cup of English tea with a squeeze of lemon.