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PASSION: A KETUVIM PLAY
With an empathetic and engaging original work, TurnkKey Theatre premiers their second audio play with PASSION: A KETUVIM PLAY. Written and directed by Eliana Payne, this work uses letters to explore the life of Vashti, a Persian queen who discovers strength and self-confidence through love, and the power in the word "no."
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 FRONTERA PROJECT
THE FRONTERA PROJECT shows that art transcends border with their new interactive project.
PIPPIN at SDSU Has “Magic To Do” and They Can't Do It Without You
There is always a sense of magic in the art of theatre, PIPPIN from @SDSU_TTF streaming through May 8th invites you into the theatre to join them. After all, they have “Magic To Do” and they can’t do it without you
JUKEBOX HERO
JUKEBOX HERO is the new fun and frothy concert fundraiser streaming from San Diego Musical theatre.
Einstein Comes Through
EINSTEIN COMES THROUGH at North Coast Rep is a frenetic, if confusing, and bittersweet one-man show streaming through May 23rd
DRY POWDER
DRY POWDER by Backyard Renaissance and streaming through May 2nd is a fast-paced and cutting play about a private equity firm, acquiring a luggage company - it's not as dry as it may sound, and even offers a few fireworks along the way.
MY BROOKLYN HAMLET
It may be said that "Art imitates life" but one never hopes that their life imitates art, especially something akin to a Shakespearian tragedy. Yet, Brenda Adelman presents her one-woman show MY BROOKLYN HAMLET, which follows the way her life parallels HAMLET and shaped her childhood and life as an artist. Scripps Ranch Theatre and Oceanside Theatre Company are co-producing this streaming show, available through May 2nd.
LIT
In a time where people are saying that they “can see the light at the end of the tunnel”, Blindspot Collective’s new show LIT, tells audiences of all ages that you can be your own source of light in the darkness. LIT is streaming on demand through May 16th
THE MOUNTAINTOP
THE MOUNTAINTOP explores the moments before a man with all his human gifts and foibles ascends into a mythic figure. Streaming through May 16th
HOMECOMING: A MEDITATION ON THE NATURAL WORLD
Review of TurnKey Theatre's premiere production HOMECOMING: A MEDITATION ON THE NATURAL WORLD.
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
New Village Arts Flower Fields Cabaret series
In celebration of their 20 year anniversary of live theatre New Village Arts brings you live, outdoor entertainment in residency with The Flower Fields in Carlsbad! The Flower Fields 20th Anniversary Cabaret series, which is running through May 9th offers a different cabaret series each weekend.
Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday with these events
If you are a lover of Shakespeare and want to celebrate his birthday and his works, look no further for some ideas to get the celebration started!
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.
DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR
DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR is a boozy, breezy, if at moments bittersweet, fun show streaming until April 18th through Cygnet Theatre.
TRYING
TRYING from North Coast Rep is an interesting portrait of two generations meeting and trying to be understood by the other. Streaming through April 18th
HARLEM DUET
Streaming through April 18th from Coronado Playhouse HARLEM DUET, now streaming from Coronado Playhouse is an apt name for this beautiful, and heartbreaking play.
I AND YOU and Walt Whitman too
Review of I AND YOU at MOXIE Theatre, streaming through March 28th. It's not every day that a stranger introduces themselves by barging into your room while quoting poetry, but it is how Anthony introduces himself to Caroline in MOXIE's I AND YOU. Despite this meet-cute moment, he comes bearing homework; a last-minute homework project that they've been assigned on a Walt Whitman poem. The play written by Lauren Gunderson follows their conversation and friendship as both deepen over the course of the assignment as they contemplate life, love, longing, and loneliness...you know, typical teenage discussions.
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