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Shari Barrett

Shari Barrett, a Los Angeles native, has been active in the theater world since the age of six - acting, singing, and dancing her way across the boards all over town. After teaching in secondary schools, working in marketing for several studios, writing, directing, producing, and performing in productions for several non-profit theaters, Shari now dedicates her time and focuses her skills as a theater reviewer, entertainment columnist, and publicist to "get the word out" about theaters of all sizes throughout the Los Angeles area.

As a 20-year member of the Board of Directors for Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse, one of the thriving community theater groups in Los Angeles, as well as writing for Broadway World LA, Stage and Cineme, and as the Stage Page columnist with Lan Newspapers, Shari is dedicated to promoting theaters of all sizes in the city. Shari has received recognition from the City of Los Angeles for her dedication of heart and hand to the needs of friends, neighbors and fellow members of society for her devotion of service to the people of Los Angeles, and is honored to serve the theater world in her hometown.

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First Show

South Pacific

Favorite Show

Man of La Mancha

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Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage

Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage

May 8, 2026

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylo

Interview: Director Celia Mandela Rivera of NOËL COWARD’S FALLEN ANGELS

Interview: Director Celia Mandela Rivera of NOËL COWARD’S FALLEN ANGELS

May 4, 2026

Director Celia Mandela Rivera shares her background in theatre, what drew her to directing this play, her vision for the characters and staging it in Little Fish's intimate new space and why she thinks its exploration of love, fidelity, and friendship remains as fresh and provocative today as when i

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

April 29, 2026

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by

Interview: Playwright Olivia Dufault of FOR WANT OF A HORSE

Interview: Playwright Olivia Dufault of FOR WANT OF A HORSE

April 16, 2026

Olivia Dufault on her unconventional play, its genesis, why she decided to bring its world premiere to Los Angeles, and how she hopes audiences will react to what she calls a tale of “love, shame, and the human need for connection.

Review: BLUE KISS at Ruskin Group Theatre

Review: BLUE KISS at Ruskin Group Theatre

April 14, 2026

Brilliantly directed by Mike Reilly, Casey Morris and Carolina Rodriguez are both impeccable in their roles as teacher and student, with Rodriguez’s Susan a true master at emotional game playing.

Interview: Playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on LEVEL UP!

Interview: Playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on LEVEL UP!

April 1, 2026

What does it mean to live as your true, authentic self? I spoke with Level Up! playwright Gabriel Rivas Gómez on blending live performance with projection and inventive design to explore identity, family, and transformation.




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