Walter Murray News

New Fortune Theatre Company brings the West Coast premiere of PUBLIC ENEMY, a streamlined new version of Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, to the stage.  With a talented cast, this one act shows that the idea of truth is dangerous to the “greater good” as defined by those in power has always been a relevant one.  PUBLIC ENEMY is playing through July 2nd. 

It took 3 years and one pandemic, but Will Cooper’s world premiere satire gUnTOPIA has finally opened to audiences at The Roustabouts Theatre Co. The show is a dark comedy pondering what life and society could look like if gun ownership was universal, and not carrying a weapon was against the law.   gUnTOPIA is playing through April 2nd.

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. in March of 2020 was to launch the World Premiere of Will Cooper's gUnTOPIA. Unfortunately, the production was shut down on its opening night due to Covid.

In the midst of a political scandal, Ned Newley, the ultimate policy nerd, is unexpectedly thrust into the position of Governor. He's terrified of public speaking and his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant, Arthur Vance, sees things differently.

If you’re looking for some comedy to cut through the holiday sweetness that takes over this season, then FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS with its talented cast presenting short comedic playlets are sure to entertain.  FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS by The Roustabouts Theatre Cois running through December 4th.

The Roustabouts Theatre Co will launch the new decade with Will Cooper's World Premiere, gUnTOPIA. Harry Nelson has a model family, his loving wife Mary and their children Bobby and June, all of them excellent shots. They faithfully attend the range every Sunday. It's a wonderful world they live in: Dogs, friendly neighbors, and neatly trimmed lawns. Safe inside their normal lives, all's as well as it can be. Or is it? A biting new satire not to be missed.

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience - announces Voices of Christmas, the third production in their American Season XI, a season that focuses on American stories by American authors. Write Out Loud Story Concerts bring literature to life - aloud - with rehearsed readings by professional actors. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories and poems together into a literary tapestry. Walter Murray, Steven Lone, Michael Buckley, Veronica Murphy and Walter Ritter will perform in Voices of Christmas with American Christmas Music provided by Mark Danisovzsky. A complimentary pre-show reception starts at 6:15pm with a 7:00pm curtain.

NVA will present THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Horton Foote's beautiful American classic about finding your way home, in honor of founding Ensemble member Sandra Ellis-Troy (1942-2010.) NVA is thrilled to have Ellis-Troy's close friend Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson anchoring the cast in the pivotal role of Carrie Watts.

NVA will present THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Horton Foote's beautiful American classic about finding your way home, in honor of founding Ensemble member Sandra Ellis-Troy (1942-2010.) NVA is thrilled to have Ellis-Troy's close friend Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson anchoring the cast in the pivotal role of Carrie Watts.

Jessica Chang of Channel 4 San Diego devoted a full episode of her weekly TV Show, Shades of San Diego, to Mo`olelo! She revisits Mo`olelo's past productions of Since Africa (2006), Permanent Collection (2007) and Good Boys (2009), and takes a sneak peek at Mo`olelo's next production, Heather Raffo's 9 Parts of Desire. The episode features performances by Walter Murray and Dre Slaman.

New Village Arts (NVA), Carlsbad's award-winning professional theatre, has announced its' Ninth Season of programming. Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner and Managing Director Alex Scollon are thrilled to announce the new season, along with expansion plans for NVA in its current location. In Season 9, New Village Arts continues to explore the human experience, this time focusing on the amazing workings of the mind. All areas are covered - from genius, to neurological afflictions, to the power of love. With two regional premieres, two American classics and three thought-provoking comedies, Season 9 is New Village Arts' most exciting and ambitious season yet!