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Review: POE & MORE POE by Write Out Loud at the historic Villa Montezuma
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 21, 2025

The 1887 Queen Anne Victorian mansion is equal parts Gothic whimsy and jewel-box museum, which sets the perfect stage for“Poe & More Poe”, Write Out Loud’s annual immersion into the master of the macabre.

Photos: Write Out Loud's POE & MORE POE At The Villa Montezuma Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Write Out Loud is presenting Poe & More Poe, an immersive evening of gothic tales by Edgar Allan Poe, October 17–November 1, 2025, at the historic Villa Montezuma Museum in San Diego. See photos of the production.

Write Out Loud Brings POE AND MORE POE This October
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces “Poe and More Poe” co-directed by Rachael VanWormer and Veronica Murphy.

DECIEVED at The Old Globe Extends Through September 14
by Emmy Rice - Aug 23, 2025

The West Coast premiere of Deceived, adapted from the classic play Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton (Rope, The Duke in Darkness) has been extended for one week due to popular demand. 

DECEIVED To Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Deceived by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson.

Brittany Bellizeare and More to Star in DECEIVED at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Deceived by Johnna Wright. See who is starring and learn more here!

Interview: Erica Marie Weisz on Being a Funny Femme Fatale in 'THE 39 STEPS' at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 27, 2024

Interview with Erica Marie Weisz on playing the three leading ladies in the comedy 'The 39 Steps' currently playing at New Village Arts through May 12th.

Review: Silliness and Suspense Abound in THE 39 STEPS at New Village Arts
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 20, 2024

It is a novel and a hit film, but now New Village Arts brings all the mystery, murder, and imagination of “The 39 Steps” to life in this comedic Hitchcock homage through May 12th. 

Review: PROOF at Backyard Renaissance
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 27, 2023

PROOF from Backyard Renaissance ponders how love, family, and mathematics can bind people inextricably together and make them strangers to each other at the same time.  Math might be hard, but interpersonal relationships and emotions might be an unsolvable mystery. PROOF is playing at the 10th Avenue Arts Center through December 9th.

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.

5th Annual San Diego PoeFest Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces the 5th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 14th - 30th at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights.

Review: STEEL MAGNOLAS at Backyard Renaissance
by E.H. Reiter - Sep 7, 2022

STEEL MAGNOLIAS now playing through September 17th from Backyard  Renaissance at the 10th Ave Arts Center is funny and emotional as it celebrates the unique bond of female friendship through the years.

OUT ON A LIMB Comes to Scripps Ranch Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2022

Scripps Ranch Theatre concludes their 42nd Season with the return of the dynamic Out On A Limb - New Plays From America’s Finest City, a festival featuring brand-new original short plays. 

BWW Review: Backyard Renaissance Invites You to ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by E.H. Reiter - Mar 3, 2022

ABIGAIL’S PARTY now playing at 10th Avenue Theatre by Backyard Renaissance through March 19th offers you a chance to have some drinks and nibbles in a blast from the past play from across the pond.

BWW Review: Backyard Renaissance Offers Fun and Fright at WITCHLAND
by E.H. Reiter - Nov 21, 2021

Backyard Renaissance brings a scary good time to the Tenth Avenue Arts Center with the world premiere of WITCHLAND playing through December 11th.