The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Brings the Stirring and Thought-Provoking
Hand to God to the Diversionary Theatre Stage A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Adam Daniel, Dave Rivas, Rebecca Crigler, Samantha Ginn & Devin Wade – photo by Daren Scott “Hand to God,” written by Robert Askins and skillfully produced by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. under the direction of Artistic Director Phil Johnson, is a darkly […]
Theresa Chavez and Nina Diaz on Adobe Punk: The Concert
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition Artistic Director at About…Productions Theresa Chavez and Performer Nina Diaz, are hosted by the Zero to discuss Adobe Punk, THE CONCERT a six-day feast spread out between Los Angeles and Pasadena. In this lovely interview, we discuss the creative process for Adobe’ as well as their Other Zeros. Diaz and […]
North Coast Repertory Theatre Brings “Tartuffe” to the Stage
The French Classic Shines Bright with Rhymes that Will Enchant Audiences on Site A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The Cast of Tartuffe. Photo by Aaron Rumley It is fascinating how works pass the test of time and live on through different generations that give a new breath to each iteration. North Coast Repertory Theatre rose to […]
Backyard Renaissance presents Paula Vogel’s “How I learned to Drive”
A Raw and Suspenseful Story Delivered with Care and Pace A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Megan Carmitchel, Francis Gercke, and Emilee Zuniga. Photo by Daren Scott. Agh, the theatre world -as it should- has a little bit of everything out there, and within that variety are those works like this one, How I Learned to […]
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition
Mariana Da SilvaPlaywright, Director, and Actress In this interview, we dive into YBOR CITY a play that Mexican-Brazilian actress Mariana Da Silva wrote and the first bilingual play in the history of the Los Angeles-based company, The Actor’s Gang. Mariana shares her process and inspiration that led to YBOR and her other hats in the […]
Interviews From Another Zero-YouTube Edition
Eric Keen-Louie La Jolla Playhouse announced at the beginning of February that Eric Keen-Louie was promoted to the new role of Artistic Producing Director. This is the third role for Keen-Louie in the five years he has been at the Playhouse, meeting the creative changes and adapting after the pandemic. We interviewed Eric and in a […]
La Jolla Playhouse Presents the World Premiere Musical and Broadway Bound “Redwood” Starring Idina Menzel
A Visually Stunning Production with a Story that Needs to Catch Up. A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Zachary Noah Piser as “Spencer” and Idina Menzel as “Jesse” in La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere production of REDWOOD; photo by Rich Soublet. Idina Menzel is not only making her La Jolla Playhouse debut with this world-premiere, but she […]
San Diego Musical Theatre’s Production of the Timeless Tale “Fiddler on the Roof”
Is proof of the enduring power this beloved musical has A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of SDMT’s Fiddler on the Roof. Photo Ken Jacques “Fiddler on the Roof” is a timeless tale that even though not the happiest, definitely makes you reflect through both joy and heartbreak. San Diego Musical Theatre did a wonderful […]
CCAE Theatricals Tackles “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
Delivering once again, a well-rounded, solid piece, full of heart. A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Photo Karli Cadel There is a reason why CCAE Theatricals has both been nominated and won at the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Awards for two years in a row. There is a look, a feel, and a delivery […]
MOXIE Theatre Presents Lynn Nottage’s “Clyde’s”
A Play that Prompts the Imagination and the Taste Buds A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Tanya Alexander and DeAndre Simmons. Photo Daren Scott MOXIE welcomed the year with the hilarious “Clyde’s” by the esteemed Lynn Nottage, under the slick direction of MOXIE co-founder and former Artistic Director, Delicia Turner Sonnenberg. Clyde’s, a hidden gem sandwich shop and […]
New Village Arts Rises Once Again to the Challenge
Giving a New Breath to the Musical Fun Home A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Rae Henderson-Gray. Photo Daren Scott It always makes me very happy when regional theatres take on the challenge of producing a Tony award-winning musical like Fun Home that is not only powerful but has a strong background and foundation. Putting all […]
Scripps Ranch Theatre’s “Chapatti” Takes Audiences Through
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Connection A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Grace Delaney and Robert May. Photo Ken Jacques As I mentioned in another blog view, San Diego Theatre is starting the year strong and with the one-acts! I enjoy all running times, but one acts are just charming. Scripps Ranch Theatre opens the year […]
