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Write Out Loud To Present Two Holiday Experiences In December 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Write Out Loud will present two holiday programs in December 2025: HAUNTINGS OF THE HOLIDAY on December 13–14 and GIVING SEASON on December 15.

HOW TO WRITE A HOLIDAY At North Coast Rep Reading Series
by Gillian Blum - Nov 17, 2025

Is there any room for a good old fashioned story anymore? Join the Christopherson's as they face - horror of horrors - a Holiday weekend without wifi, without phones, even without electricity! Is conversation enough to bridge connection?

Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the world premiere of a new Hercule Poirot comic mystery, PERIL IN THE ALPS, written and directed by Steven Dietz (Laguna Playhouse’s wildly successful production of Murder on the Links), and based in part of “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie. Check out photos of the show.

Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 28, 2025

Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot is back on the North Coast Rep stage, this time in the world premiere “Peril in the Alps”, a sequel to ‘Murder on the Links” from two years ago.  This is a lighthearted, quick, comic murder mystery and is running through May 25th.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends PERIL IN THE ALPS
by Emmy Rice - Apr 19, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Peril in the Alps, written by Steven Dietz. The show will now close on May 18. Check here for more details.

Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

PERIL IN THE ALPS is being presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get a first look at photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!

PERIL IN THE ALPS Begins at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Peril in the Alps will be presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre this month. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 15, 2025

Step into the wonderfully chaotic world of You Can't Take It with You, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart! Check here for more details.

PERIL IN THE ALPS World Premiere Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Detective Hercule Poirot confronts PERIL IN THE ALPS a World Premiere comic mystery at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Written and directed by Steven Dietz. Based on “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie, April 16 – May 11, 2025.

2025 POETRY OUT LOUD Comes To Neil Morgan Auditorium at San Diego Central Library In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, managed in California by the California Arts Council and regionally, by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture in association with Write Out Loud, will present POETRY OUT LOUD, a national poetry recitation competition for high school students.

Review: 'THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST' at Lamb's Players Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 26, 2024

“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a lighthearted production with a clever and comedic cast that joyfully delights in poking fun at the rules and protocols of Victorian society. “The Importance of Being Earnest” plays at Lamb’s Players Theatre through November 10th.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 16, 2024

“Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” now playing at Cygnet Theatre is a maximalist electro-pop opera immersive musical dream, with a superb cast, and wonderful choreography, it will leave you dazzled.  “Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812” is running through May 19th.

Cast Set for NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Cygnet Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

Cygnet Theatre will present Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

North Coast Repertory Theatre to Present ROCKET CITY This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre will present a staged reading of Rocket City by Mark Saltzman, directed by David Ellenstein, on October 23, 2023 at 7:30pm.

WRITE OUT LOUD to Present 14th Annual TWAINFEST In Heritage Park Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience has announced the 14th Annual TwainFest. Twainfest will take place on Saturday, August 19th from 11am - 5pm in Heritage County Park.

Laguna Playhouse Presents the World Premiere Production of Agatha Christie Thriller MURDER ON THE LINKS
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a transfer of North Coast Repertory’s World Premiere production of MURDER ON THE LINKS, based on the novel by Agatha Christie and written & directed by acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz.

Review: MURDER ON THE LINKS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Apr 27, 2023

Who knew murder could be so much fun?  North Coast Repertory Theatre brings the world premiere comedy of MURDER ON THE LINKS to the stage with a talented cast through May 21st.

Photos: First Look at MURDER ON THE LINKS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

Murder on the Links opens this week at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Check out all new photos here!

WORLD PREMIERE MURDER ON THE LINKS Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

Something's afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur- Mer - namely the body of Hercule Poirot's newest client. Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie's most intricate whodunits.

Write Out Loud Presents SCI-FI What Else Might There Be? at Old Town Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience to continue their 16th Season of Story Concerts with SCI-FI What Else Might There Be? on Monday, April 10th at the Old Town Theatre.