Cygnet Theatre Brings New Life to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Evita”
The Old Town Company’s Adaptation Uses the Space Well and Adds a Level of Seriousness by Projecting Real-Life Videos A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Berto Fernández and Ariella Kvashny. Photo Karli Cadel The Tony Award-winning musical Evita, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, currently playing at Cygnet theatre and directed by […]
Moonlight Stage Celebrates 42nd Season with the Production “42nd Street”
A Bright and Tap-Filled Extravaganza that Should Not Be Missed A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The Cast of 42nd Street, Photo Karli Cadel This year has been a great one for the classics all around San Diego and it is wonderful that companies rescue these productions that have not been staged in years and bring […]
MOXIE Theatre opens 19 season with “Cry it Out”
Exploring Motherhood, Relationships, and Society A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Kylie Young and Katee Drysdale.Photo Daren Scott. Moxie Theatre’s season 19 opener, “Cry it Out” by Molly Smith Metzler, a play that seems to be about motherhood, but goes beyond as it dives into the dynamic of relationships, society, and patriarchy, along with overall life. Directed by […]
The Old Globe Brings Second Summer Shakespeare Show: “The Merry Wives of Windsor”
With a Booming 1950’s Inspired Version A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti (from left) Angela Pierce as Mrs. Ford and Ruibo Qian as Mrs. Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Photo by Rich Soublet II. The Merry Wives of Windsor can be considered a “puff piece” but it certainly is a great way to introduce […]
Crabs in a Bucket: A Captivating Reflection of Human Nature
Currently Playing at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles until August 21 A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Anna LaMadrid, Michael Sturgis, Jordan Hull, and Xochitl Romero. Photo by Cooper Bates Los Angeles-based Echo Theater Company’s world premiere of “Crabs in a Bucket,” written by Mexican screenwriter and playwright Bernardo Cubria, is a thought-provoking and engaging production […]
A Creative Take on Dostoevsky: “Crime and Punishment” at the Old Globe
The Comedic Piece Feels Rushed but is Funny and Fun. A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti (L) Orville Mendoza with Stephanie Gibson, Nik Walker, Juliet Brett, and Vincent Randazzo in The Old Globe’s production of Crime and Punishment, A Comedy. Photo by Jim Cox. Commissioning a comedy about a Russian psychological drama is a creative choice […]
North Coast Rep’s latest production: Pippin, Goes Back to the Root
As the Staging Honors the 1972 Original A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Front- Brendan Dallaire, 2nd Row- James Oblack, Spencer Kearns, Back Row L-R – Katy Tang, Jason Maddy, Leslie Stevens, Robert Zelaya, Amy Smith, Gracie Moore, Katie Karel – photo by Aaron Rumley I was introduced to Pippin in 2014 when the Broadway touring […]
Tarzan, The Stage Musical at Moonlight Theatre
This Production is Way More Than Just the Animated Film On Stage A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Danielle Airey and Nathaniel Dolquist. Photo Karli Cadel. I am usually grateful for our vast theatre options in San Diego. I am even more grateful when musicals that are hardly produced, get a new life here. Tarzan, the Stage […]
Blindspot Collective in Collaboration with Coronado Playhouse Introduce the Music of Ben Folds to New Audiences in the World Premiere of
Underground. An immersive Musical Mashup A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Amanda Blair and Dakota Ringer. Photo by Ken Jacques And yes, I am part of the new audience dear reader, as Ben Folds and his former band Ben Folds Five represent a new world to me. As mentioned before, I love when theatre teaches me about […]
Is it Thursday Yet?
The Answer to that Question Resides in a Powerful Introspection by Dancer and Creator Jenn Freeman in a Performance that Should be Seen by All. Currently Playing at La Jolla Playhouse Until August 6th A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Jenn Freeman in La Jolla Playhouse’s production of IS IT THURSDAY YET? created, choreographed, and performed […]
CCAE Brings the World Premiere of Bottle Shock! The Musical to Escondido
A Truly Enjoyable Experience with Live Music and Wonderful Cast A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Taylor Renee Henderson and the company of Bottle Shock! Photo Karli Cadel CCAE (California Center for the Arts Escondido) Theatricals is totally “the little engine that could”. The love and faith this company has for its productions reflects onstage. Something […]
Circus Artistry Arrives to The Old Globe through “Passengers”
With the French-Canadian Troupe Les 7 doigts de la main (The Seven Fingers) A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Andrew Sumner and Beto Freitas, with the cast of Passengers at American Conservatory Theater. Photo by Kevin Berne. I was blown away when I saw Les 7 Doigts for the first time around 2011 in Los Angeles, […]
