CRYSTAL SEA DRAMA COMPANY FINE ARTS STUDIO

by Jill Ripa - April 11, 2024

The story in this adaptation was told distinctly and clearly within a culture of current language mixed with classic Shakespeare verse, a little Spanglish, and against the backdrop of a wonderful set design by Anthony Claravino that represented the Hot Wells ruins from south San Antonio. The colorfu...

by Jill Ripa - April 09, 2024

I saw this show for the first time in New York almost ten years ago. It was so popular then, having won nine Tony Awards just a few years before that. Last weekend, I saw The Book of Mormon in San Antonio at the beautiful Majestic Theatre (@MAJESTICTHEATRE), and I wondered how it would hold up to my...

by Jill Ripa - March 18, 2024

The acclaimed Come From Away tour made its way down to San Antonio at the iconic Majestic Theatre this past weekend, and they sure had a powerful way of “welcoming [us] to the rock!”...

by Jill Ripa - March 11, 2024

The first show in Wonder Theatre's new space at Wonderland of the Americas was energetic, fun, colorful, and tender. The entire Wonder Theatre company brought this stage to life in a perfect explosion of live theatre!...

by Jill Ripa - March 08, 2024

Greg Barrios' script is truly a work of art, one that is uniquely packed with profound allusions and important historical references. Something refreshingly new that Barrios had the courage to put on paper, and that Teatro Audaz had the courage to put on stage....

by Jill Ripa - March 07, 2024

Beth Henley’s 1979 pulitzer-prize winning play, Crimes of the Heart, was the perfect choice for 100A Productions. The themes of this play express human struggle and the need for every person to be shown some empathy and grace....

by Jill Ripa - February 20, 2024

Fairy tales. They’ve drawn audiences’ attention and affection for centuries, Cinderella being one of the most popular. I guess we have the Grimm Brothers and Walt Disney to thank for that. But on opening night of a new adaptation of this story, we can also thank playwright, Jessica Roberts, for the ...

by Jill Ripa - February 13, 2024

Based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, acclaimed playwrights Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton created a musical adaptation that exploded with heart and worked perfectly for the stage....

by Jill Ripa - February 09, 2024

What did our critic think of A RAISIN IN THE SUN at The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio?...

by Jill Ripa - January 29, 2024

Scott McDowell has created a fun-filled, interesting play that I highly encourage you to attend. You will get a much needed break, while laughing and having fun with Debbie, her unforgettable dogs, and a whole group of characters sure to put a smile on your face....