Review: PUBLIC ENEMY at New Fortune Theatre Company
New Fortune Theatre Company brings the West Coast premiere of PUBLIC ENEMY, a streamlined new version of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, to the stage. With a talented cast, this one act shows that the idea of truth is dangerous to the “greater good” as defined by those in power has always been a relevant one. PUBLIC ENEMY is playing through July 2nd.
Review: GUNTOPIA at The Roustabouts Theatre Co
It took 3 years and one pandemic, but Will Cooper’s world premiere satire gUnTOPIA has finally opened to audiences at The Roustabouts Theatre Co. The show is a dark comedy pondering what life and society could look like if gun ownership was universal, and not carrying a weapon was against the law. gUnTOPIA is playing through April 2nd.
THE OUTSIDER By Paul Slade Smith Comes to Scripps Ranch Theatre Next Month
In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy nerd, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. He's terrified of public speaking and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant, Arthur Vance, sees things differently.
The Roustabouts Theatre Co Will Launch the New Decade With Will Cooper's World Premiere GUNTOPIA
The Roustabouts Theatre Co will launch the new decade with Will Cooper's World Premiere, gUnTOPIA. Harry Nelson has a model family, his loving wife Mary and their children Bobby and June, all of them excellent shots. They faithfully attend the range every Sunday. It's a wonderful world they live in: Dogs, friendly neighbors, and neatly trimmed lawns. Safe inside their normal lives, all's as well as it can be. Or is it? A biting new satire not to be missed.
VOICES OF CHRISTMAS Come to Write Out Loud, Monday, 12/11
Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience - announces Voices of Christmas, the third production in their American Season XI, a season that focuses on American stories by American authors. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. Walter Murray, Steven Lone, Michael Buckley, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will perform in Voices of Christmas with American Christmas Music provided by Mark Danisovzsky. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.
NVA Presents Horton Foote's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Beginning Today
NVA will present THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Horton Foote's beautiful American classic about finding your way home, in honor of founding Ensemble member Sandra Ellis-Troy (1942-2010.) NVA is thrilled to have Ellis-Troy's close friend Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson anchoring the cast in the pivotal role of Carrie Watts.
NVA Announces Horton Foote's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Beginning 2/1
NVA will present THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Horton Foote's beautiful American classic about finding your way home, in honor of founding Ensemble member Sandra Ellis-Troy (1942-2010.) NVA is thrilled to have Ellis-Troy's close friend Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson anchoring the cast in the pivotal role of Carrie Watts.
Mo 'olelo To Be The Focus On 8/27 And 2/29 Episodes Of Shades Of San Diego
Jessica Chang of Channel 4 San Diego devoted a full episode of her weekly TV Show, Shades of San Diego, to Mo`olelo! She revisits Mo`olelo's past productions of Since Africa (2006), Permanent Collection (2007) and Good Boys (2009), and takes a sneak peek at Mo`olelo's next production, Heather Raffo's 9 Parts of Desire. The episode features performances by Walter Murray and Dre Slaman.