Interview: Mason Alexander Park on Roles, Representation, and Starring in 'QUANTUM LEAP'
Interview with Mason Alexander Park, who plays Ian Wright, from the new 'Quantum Leap' to talk about theatre, playing this character, representation, and what the next dream career opportunity might be....
Interview: Stephanie Blythe of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PUCCINI DUO at The San Diego Civic Theater
Stephanie Blythe looks for “creativity, imagination and curiosity” in her students. The first two are required of any good artist. Curiosity is a little less obvious, but she credits it for her ever expanding interests. Kate Smith led to reading about song writers, which In turn led to playing u...
Interview: Jocelyn A. Brown of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Chance Theatre
Interview with Chance Theatre's RIDE THE CYCLONE director Jocelyn A. Brown on bringing this fan favorite musical to life on their stage through February 26th....
Interview: Stephanie Blythe of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S PUCCINI DUO at San Diego's Civic Theater
Stephanie Blythe is probably the only opera singer who represents an ukulele company. That she embodies the unexpected is further confirmed by her upcoming roles in the San Diego Opera's next production, two one-act operas by Puccini. The mezzo soprano will first sing a deeper contralto as the Princ...
Interview: Directors Kate Rose Reynolds & John Wells III Talk RIPPED at Loud Fridge Theatre Group
Interview with RIPPED directors Kate Rose Reynolds and John Wells III, about working together as joint directors, and why this play is more topical than ever as it explores from multiple angles an incident of a female college freshman who believes she was sexually assaulted. ...
Interview: Lauren Nicole Chapman brings Arendelle to the San Diego Civic Theatre in FROZEN
Lauren Nicole Chapman plays Princess Anna, who is arguably one of the most popular royals ever, so, of course, we took a moment to chat with her - because no one turns down the chance to interview a Disney princess. Chapman and the entire talented cast bring Arendelle and FROZEN to the San Dieg...
Interview: Playwrights Gingerlily Lowe And Daryl ”Scooter” Davis talk about their plays at the CELEBRATING COMMUNITY VOICES at The Old Globe
Playwrights Gignerlily Lowe and Daryl ”Scooter” Davis talk about their plays and being a part of the CELEBRATING COMMUNITY VOICES presentation, a part of the upcoming 10th annual Old Globe Powers New Voices FestivalJan 13 - 15, 2023....
Interview: Bill Berloni Helps Shelter Dogs Become Stars of the Stage in ANNIE at Broadway San Diego
Bill Berloni, the animal trainer to Broadway and beyond and who helped train the original Sandy talks about finding and training the dogs for performances, and their connection with the human cast. Playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego, Annie is running from December 27th...
Interview: Madeline Grace Jones, Sarah Joyce, Jeffrey Rashad, And Michael Underhill bring MEASURE FOR MEASURE to The Old Globe
Madeline Grace Jones, Sarah Joyce, Jeffrey Rashad, and Michael Underhill talk about their experience working on MEASURE FOR MEASURE which is playing through November 20th at The Old Globe....
Interview: Daron Hagen of 9/10: LOVE BEFORE THE FALL
only a sample of the awe-inspiring creativity of Daron Hagen. Versatile doesn’t begin to describe this Renaissance Man of Music....
Interview: Director Daniel Jáquez on helping MÍA: ALL MINE at Bocón make its US premiere in English and Spanish performances
MÍA: ALL MINE makes its US premiere with a powerful and thoughtful play to the stage for theatre audiences of all ages. Presented by Bocón, a theatre company that has dedicated itself to creating art for audiences of all ages, director Daniel Jáquez talks about working on this show and directi...
Interview: Tyler Tafolla talks about bringing theatre and magic in his new musical SCOTT ROBBINS AND THE TRAVELING SHOW
Playwright and composer Tyler Tafolla brings a sense of wonder and celebrates the imagination and magic that can only come from performing in his new musical comedy SCOTT ROBBINS AND THE TRAVELING SHOW. Tafolla talks about creating the piece and his work and inspiration to create this piece. Pla...
Interview: Playwright Nathan Englander On Bringing WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK to The Old Globe stage
It would be easy to wonder about the person who can write a show as funny, heartfelt, insightful, and contemplative as WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT ANNE FRANK. Yet when speaking with playwright Nathan Englander it becomes clear that the humor, the nimble turn of phrase and topic, and then...
Interview: Alyssa Anne Austin talks about creating ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE at OB Playhouse
You may watch a show and root for the leads to get their heart's desire, but the audience always walks away laughing at the memorable supporting characters. Taking this as inspiration Alyssa Anne Austin created her one-woman show ALWAYS A BANANA, NEVER THE BRIDE: AN ODE TO BROADWAY’S: “LESSER L...
Interview: Gabriela Lena Frank of SAN DIEGO OPERA'S THE LAST DREAM OF FRIDA AND DIEGO at San Diego Civic Center
The opera El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream of Frida and Diego) premieres in October at the San Diego Civic Center. I spoke with the work's composer Gabriela Lena Frank for more than an hour via Zoom while she was in Booneville, the rural area North of San Francisco where she lives....
Interview: Vanessa Dinning Brings The 'Ancient and the Present Day Together' in DIDO AND AENEAS at Bodhi Tree Concerts
Stage Director Vanessa Dinning talks about bringing DIDO AND AENEAS to life for three performances only on September 23rd, 24th, and 25th from Bodhi Tree Concerts....
Interview: Tony Freeman talks about playing iconic characters in THE LION KING at San Diego Civic Theatre
Tony Freeman, who has performed in various roles in THE LION KING for 22 years talks about bringing Timon to life on the national tour now playing at Broadway San Diego through September 11th....
Interview: Nathan Darrow Talks About Bringing an Adaption of A Classic Murder Mystery to the Old Globe in DIAL M FOR MURDER
Nathan Darrow stars as Tony Wendice, the married man who is convinced that his wife had an affair, and as his jealousy and obsession escalate so does the danger in The Old Globe'sworld premiere adaption of DIAL M FOR MURDER - playing through August 28th....
Interview: Olivia Valli Brings Vivian Ward and PRETTY WOMAN The Musical to Broadway San Diego
PRETTY WOMAN the musical brings the beloved rom-com to the stage with some updates and a musical twist, and a lot of love. Olivia Valli, talks about being able to bring the role of Vivian Ward and this show to the San Diego stage. PRETTY WOMAN is playing July 26th - 31st from Broadway San Diego at t...
Interview: Justin Slagle & Matt Cox bring PUFFS some extra broadway magic this Comic-Con weekend at Fenix Theatre Collaborative
One night only! Justin Slagle & Matt Cox talk about this special event to have a meet and greet with some of the original cast and crew of PUFFS, OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC this Comic-Con weekend at Fenix Theatre Collaborative...
Interview: David Ellenstein talks about creating the musical comedy THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES at North Coast Repertory Theatre
THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES director and co-writer David Ellenstein talks about working with his talented co-creators Omri Schein and Daniel Lincoln, and why they knew audiences would love a musical comedy about the world's greatest detective -playing July 20th - August 21st. ...
Interview: Jordan Beck & J. Scott Lapp talk about the world premiere of WITNESSES at CCAE Theatricals
Interview with Jordan Beck, who conceived of WITNESSES, & is also the Managing Producer of Theatrical Productions for CCAE, along with the show Director and CCAE’s Artistic Director J. Scott Lapp about the process of bringing this piece to the stage, and what they hope audiences take away from it...
Interview: Karson St. John And Megan Carmitchel talk about bringing CABARET back to the Cygnet Theatre stage
Cygnet Theatre's CABARET leading ladies Karson St. John and Megan Carmitchel talk about approaching their roles, some of their favorite moments, and why they think the show is still as relevant as ever....
Interview: Bill Irwin talks about the intersection of Beckett and the art of clowning in ON BECKETT at The Old Globe
“The ON BECKETT evening, at least if I’m doing my job, is full of laughter.” Bill Irwin, who is not only a two-time Tony Award winner but also a master clown is sure to bring a uniquely funny experience in his solo piece ON BECKETT playing at The Old Globe July 14 -17th....
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Sunshine Brooks Theater (5/29-6/14) |
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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Purpose La Jolla Playhouse (5/12-6/07) |
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Teddy Swims Pechanga Arena (11/13-11/13) |
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OnWord Theatre Presents Adult Storytime OnWord Theatre (6/11-6/28) |
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The Lion King Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07) |
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Guns N' Roses & The Black Crowes Snapdragon Stadium (9/02-9/02) |
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OnWord Theatre Presents Air Quote Mike OnWord Theatre (6/27-6/27) |
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! The Merc (7/11-6/12) |
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