THEATRE news, REVIEWs,
& interviews
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.
NECESSARY SACRIFICES
Douglass and Lincoln debate NECESSARY SACRIFICES at North Coast Repertory Theatre and the audience is privy to the (imagined) discussions on equality, racism, and politics during their historic meetings.
PORTALEZA - Digital Without Walls
PORTALEZA at La Jolla Playhouse is a an avant-garde online psychedelic experience promising to unlock mysteries beyond your imagination
The Seeing Place MIDSUMMER is "playful and socially relevant"
It might be closing in on fall, but the online production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by The Seeing Place Theatre has proven that there is always time for playful and socially relevant interpretations of this classic comedy. The live zoom production is available on Sunday, August 30th at 3pm eastern and 12pm pacific time.
Theatre Arts School of San Diego makes some good out of a B.A.D. year
Courtney Corey talks about the premiere of the new three part mini-series THE ISLAND OF B.A.D. KIDS at Theatre Arts School Of San Diego which premieres Sunday, August 30th
The Seeing Place Theatre streams innovative MIDSUMMER
Erin Cronican, Brandon Walker, and Dan Mack talk about their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at The Seeing Place August 29th and 30th, as well as some of the places they miss from their time in San Diego.
Alexandra Schaller design a magical New York for "Little Voice"
Production Designer Alexandra Schaller talks about LITTLE VOICE at Apple TV 'It's a bit of gritty NY, real NY, and magical NY'
Roxane Carrasco on MARGIN OF ERROR
Interview with Roxanne Carrasco on her role in MARGIN OF ERROR from The Roustabouts Theatre Co, now streaming through August 23rd, 2020.
Bryan Banville from Learn Academy on their event for entertainment artists
Interview with Bryan Banville, Learn Academy's Career Services Manager, on their event on Monday, August 3rd specifically for entertainment artists
Dinner and a Zoom by Common Ground Theatre & MOXIE Theatre
Review of all four shows BREATHTAKING, HAIR WAITING, A PROMISE OF NEW LIFE, & THE WEDDING PREP that are a part of the Dinner & A Zoom series by Common Ground Theatre & MOXIE Theatre
Joy Yvonne Jones talks about A PROMISE OF NEW LIFE
An interview with writer, director, and performer Joy Yvonne Jones on A PROMISE OF NEW LIFE a part of the Dinner and Zoom live virtual theatre series of plays written, directed, and celebrating Black women presented by Common Ground Theatre and MOXIE Theatre.