Blindspot Collective has Dance, Acting, Language, and Culture Come Together in Kagitingan
Paying a Heartfelt Tribute to the Filipino Veteranos who Fought with the U.S Against Japan in the War A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Bong Cabrera in Kagitingan. Photo Elliott Hefner I have a special affinity with the Filipino community because first of all, they turn up! When there is a show, an event, whatever it is […]
Oceanside Theatre Company Brings a Mesmerizing Journey into Sleepy Hollow
Currently Playing Until October 29 A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of Welcome to Sleepy Hollow. Photo Esteban Marin It has been mentioned throughout the year in this blog that San Diego theatre has really stepped up the game assuming risks and bringing different types of productions to the stage. Yes, San Diego has always […]
Christian Saint Croix Piece ZACH, Blends in Different Layers While Playing Homage to a 90s Teen Sitcom
A Loud Fridge Theatre Production Currently Playing Until October 28 at Onstage Playhouse A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Sergio Morejon and Kendall Stallworth. Photo by Brittany Carrillo Loud Fridge Theatre Company debuted its first official season this past January coming strong with the play Ripped, putting difficult yet necessary conversations on the theatre table, as […]
La Jolla Playhouse Presents SUMO in a Co-Production with Ma-Yi Theater Company
Playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring Shines a Light on the Ritual as Well as the Healing Aspects that Embody this Art of Combat A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti (L-R) David Shih, Ryan Nebreja and Kris Bona. Photo by Rich Soublet II. I believe that this past year and a half of theatre has been so varied and experimental, packed with […]
San Diego Musical Theatre Opens The Addams Family
In a Charmingly Sassy and Funny Night A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Addams Family. Photo by Mark Holmes The Addams Family Musical, currently playing at San Diego Musical Theatre in Convoy, offered an evening filled with cuteness, fun, and a generous dose of sass. Under the direction of Carlos Mendoza and choreography by Aaron Pomeroy, […]
Alaudin Ullah Creatively Meshes Stand-Up Comedy with Theatre While Sharing Touching Life Stories in
Dishwasher Dreams, Playing in the Round at The Old Globe A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Alaudin Ullah and Avirodh Sharma. Photo by Rich Soublet. Dishwasher Dreams, an autobiographical solo show written by Alaudin Ullah, recently made its West Coast premiere at The Old Globe, offering a heartfelt and entertaining glimpse into the author’s upbringing as […]
The Book of Mormon- National Tour Comes Back to San Diego
As Part of Broadway San Diego’s 46th Season A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The Book of Mormon N.A Tour. Photo by Julieta Cervantes The Book of Mormon, a musical that has been a sensation, captivating audiences for years, and what I consider to be part of “the new era of musicals” winner of nine Tony […]
“Life is a Cabaret”…
The Old Globe in Association with Asolo Repertory Presents a Bold, Very Theatrical Take on the Classic Musical A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of CABARET – photo by Jim Cox. I consider it important to frequently point out in my reviews how valuable it is to have the classics produced by the local […]
La Jolla Playhouse continues taking bold risks
The world premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical Brings Audiences into a Journalist’s Chaotic World with Outstanding Visual Elements A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere production of THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL; photo by Rich Soublet II. New musicals based on true events and real […]
Intrigue, Laughter, and Elegance:
The Roustabouts Theatre Premiered ‘The Savoyard Murders’ with Style A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti “The Savoyard Murders” cast. Photo by Ken Jaques. Almost a year and change ago, Roustabouts gifted San Diego with the West Coast premiere of Iron. For 2023, the company did a 180 with a comedy-mystery production. “The Savoyard Murders,” written by […]
August: Osage County at Backyard Renaissance
A True Theatre Master Class A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti The cast of August: Osage County. Photo Pine & Pebble Photography There are those precious and rare moments when a production transcends the boundaries of the stage, captivating the audience and leaving an indelible mark. Known for its audacious endeavors, Backyard Renaissance left us cackling in […]
The World Premiere of “MUGRE” at Chula Vista’s Onstage Playhouse:
A Slippery Tale of Struggle and Resilience in a South San Diego Car Wash A Blog View by Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti Vanessa Lopez, John Carroll, and Paul Araujo. Photo Anibal Alcaraz Onstage Playhouse continues Raise4Plays Giving campaign where tickets are donation-based and audiences can secure their seats by paying the amount they wish starting at $10 dollars in […]
