Silly Noir Fun Takes Flight in the World Premiere of “The Maltese Falcon” at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The world premiere adaptation of The Maltese Falconat North Coast Repertory Theatre proves that classic film noir can also be delightfully silly. Playwright Matthew Salazar – Thompson offers an ingenious theatrical take on Dashiell Hammett’s legendary detective story, and director Todd Nielsen leans fully into the comedy, creating a playful production filled with audience interaction, clever staging, and plenty of laughs.
Sentimientos y Salud Mental a Flor de Piel
San Diego theatre brings such an array of emotions; for me, these past couple of years have been more intense. Probably because I am getting older (and wiser?), so things linger, and resonate differently. In the case of Backyard Renaissance’s first production of 2026, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, it definitely hit different this time.
