Jesse J. Perez

Exclusive Video: Martín Solá and Jonny Beauchamp Discuss THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Watch an exclusive video featuring The Hombres stars Martín Solá and Jonny Beauchamp as they discuss Tony Meneses' heartfelt comedy, now playing at The Old Globe in San Diego through June 21. Directed by James Vásquez, the production examines machismo, friendship, and personal transformation with humor and heart.

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 6, 2026

“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. 

Photos: Get a First Look at THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

The Old Globe is presenting the San Diego premiere of The Hombres, written by Tony Meneses, under the direction of James Vásquez. Get a first look at photos of the production here!

THE HOMBRES Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Old Globe announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of THE HOMBRES, written by Tony Meneses and directed by James Vásquez, featuring Jonny Beauchamp, Martín Solá, and Jesse J. Perez.

MEMNON Revealed As The Classical Theatre Of Harlem 2025 Uptown Shakespeare In The Park Production
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced that MEMNON will take center stage as the 2025 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production, bringing a lost epic to New York audiences for the first time.

Interview: Carl Cofield's Talks the Storytelling of the Story of MEMNON
by Gil Kaan - Sep 4, 2024

Next up at the Getty Villa, Memnon conceived by Carl Cofield and Will Power opening September 5, 2024, (already in previews). Carl directs this oft overlooked epic tale from the Greek mythological canon written by Will with the cast of: Eric Berryman, Jesse J. Perez, Andrea Patterson, Daniel José Molina, Jesse Corbin, Holly Hwang Belshaw, Katherine (Kat) Files and Jenna Kulacz. Carl found time before opening night to answer a few of my queries.

Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 15, 2023

Sitcom shenanigans and hilarious hijinks abound in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing at the outdoor theatre at The Old Globe through September 3rd.

BWW Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Jun 14, 2022

What did our critic think of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at The Old Globe? Starring Deborah Ann Woll and James Udom as the headstrong pair Petruchio and Katherine, a lovely set, and a sense of playful fun, the show is successfully turned into a fun romantic comedy, though never fully overcomes the questionable behavior built into the script. Paying at The Old Globe under the stars in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre through July 10th

The Old Globe Announces The Cast For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022

The Old Globe has announced the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Shana Cooper (Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Chicago Shakespeare, Yale Rep) directs a cast of 20.

BWW Review: EL BORRACHO brings laughter, love, and some tears at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Mar 1, 2022

Dealing with family can be unpredictable; tears, laughter, and love are all mixed together to create something specific to those you call your own.  EL BORRACHO the play making its world premiere at The Old Globe through March 20th brings the story of a family to stage with warmth, laughter, love and may cause you to tear up a bit too.  

BWW Interview: Playwright Tony Meneses talks about bringing EL BORRACHO to The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 24, 2022

Tony Meneses talks about creating EL BORRACHO, the excellent cast, and why he loves working with The Old Globe.  EL BORRACHO is playing through March 20th at The Old Globe.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of EL BORRACHO at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022

In El Borracho, Raul is ill. He drinks, because he always drinks, just like el borracho on the lotería card. In his final months, Raul moves in with his ex-wife, who swore she’d never see him again, and their son, who’s longing to connect with his father at last.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of EL BORRACHO at The Old Globe
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jan 14, 2022

The Old Globe announced today the cast and creative team for the world premiere of El Borracho by Tony Meneses (Guadalupe in the Guest Room) and directed by Edward Torres (world premiere of the critically acclaimed The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity). 

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival to Move to New, Permanent Home in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2020

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival today announced that the company will move from its longtime home at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, NY to a new site in Philipstown, NY gifted by philanthropist Christopher Davis as a permanent home for the company.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Presents HVSF2 NEW PLAY READING SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2020

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will present the plays for their annual HVSF2 Reading Series: Seize the King, Paradise Lost, and Untitled Agatha Project, an HVSF-commissioned adaptation.

BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Aug 21, 2019

ROMEO AND JULIET may be a classic, but thanks to the talented cast and creative staging the new production at The Old Globe this story has yet to grow old. Playing through September 15th this production will remind audiences of all the passion, pitfalls, and emotional mood swings of youth and first love

Photo Flash: First Look At ROMEO & JULIET At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2019

After his smash-hit Othello and record-breaking Hamlet, Barry Edelstein returns to the Shakespeare Festival to take on the greatest love story of all time.

Cast and Creatives Announced For ROMEO AND JULIET at The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2019

As The Old Globe's 2019 Summer Shakespeare Festival continues, the theatre today announced the cast and creative team of the love-filled tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The Globe's Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein returns to direct the greatest love story of all time, after helming a smash-hit production of Othello and a sales-record-breaking production of Hamlet. Performances will run August 11 - September 15 outdoors under the stars in the Globe's Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Tickets start at $30.00 and are on sale to the general public now. Previews run August 11-16, with opening night on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

BWW Review: SEIZE THE KING at La Jolla
by E.H. Reiter - Sep 1, 2018

SEIZE THE KING is playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through September 16th at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre www.lajollaplayhouse.org

Jesse J. Perez to Take Over as Director of Old Globe & University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2018

The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program today announced the hire of Jesse J. Perez as its new Director. Perez is an accomplished actor, choreographer, director, and professor who comes to San Diego after 12 years of distinguished teaching at The Juilliard School in New York.