BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - October 09, 2019
Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, currently on stage at the New Vic Theater, has been noted as a 'problematic' play due to a murky tone that's neither overtly comedic nor tragic. Director Jonathan Fox's production of this story of corruption and temptation is brazenly menacing, with a stylized Gotham City vibe that reads more like a cautionary parable than an exercise in realism. It's a complicated tale that, especially in a particularly sensitive culture, parades examples of that most glorious and horrific tradition of powerful men exploiting, humiliating, and silencing women.
by Maggie Yates - October 09, 2019
Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, currently on stage at the New Vic Theater, has been noted as a 'problematic' play due to a murky tone that's neither overtly comedic nor tragic. Director Jonathan Fox's production of this story of corruption and temptation is brazenly menacing, with a stylized Gotham City vibe that reads more like a cautionary parable than an exercise in realism. It's a complicated tale that, especially in a particularly sensitive culture, parades examples of that most glorious and horrific tradition of powerful men exploiting, humiliating, and silencing women.
Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Fourth Annual GHOST LIGHT NIGHT Benefit
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) and event co-chairs Sybil Rosen, Meg Burnham, Kandy Luria-Budgor, and Susan Case are delighted to announce the fourth annual Ghost Light Night, ETC's spirited benefit bash! This year's celebration will bring together ETC patrons and new friends of the theater to celebrate and raise funds for the company's award-winning programming and education outreach activities.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) and event co-chairs Sybil Rosen, Meg Burnham, Kandy Luria-Budgor, and Susan Case are delighted to announce the fourth annual Ghost Light Night, ETC's spirited benefit bash! This year's celebration will bring together ETC patrons and new friends of the theater to celebrate and raise funds for the company's award-winning programming and education outreach activities.
BWW Review: LOVE at Center Stage Theater
by Anna Jensen - October 03, 2019
Just today, famed opera singer Plácido Domingo resigned from LA Opera amid accusations that he sexually harassed workers there. It seems as though such stories are far more common than they were a few years ago. In October 2017, journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the stories of women sexually assaulted and harassed by the movie producer, Harvey Weinstein. That story was followed by an explosion of women who shared their own experience of workplace harassment. So many women posted under the 'MeToo' hashtag, that the systemic infection of sexual harassment became harder to deny.
by Anna Jensen - October 03, 2019
Just today, famed opera singer Plácido Domingo resigned from LA Opera amid accusations that he sexually harassed workers there. It seems as though such stories are far more common than they were a few years ago. In October 2017, journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the stories of women sexually assaulted and harassed by the movie producer, Harvey Weinstein. That story was followed by an explosion of women who shared their own experience of workplace harassment. So many women posted under the 'MeToo' hashtag, that the systemic infection of sexual harassment became harder to deny.
BWW Previews: MEASURE FOR MEASURE at ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY
by Maggie Yates - October 02, 2019
Shakespeare's story of powerful men exploiting their authority seems less outlandish with each modern headline about abuse and harassment, especially in terms of the power differential between the genders. Lily Gibson, who plays Isabella, describes the play as 'almost disturbingly modern,' and Richard Baird, who plays Angelo, calls Measure for Measure an examination of human nature and how power corrupts. 'Particularly in light of the #metoo movement,' he says, 'this play isn't just relevant--it's true.'
by Maggie Yates - October 02, 2019
Shakespeare's story of powerful men exploiting their authority seems less outlandish with each modern headline about abuse and harassment, especially in terms of the power differential between the genders. Lily Gibson, who plays Isabella, describes the play as 'almost disturbingly modern,' and Richard Baird, who plays Angelo, calls Measure for Measure an examination of human nature and how power corrupts. 'Particularly in light of the #metoo movement,' he says, 'this play isn't just relevant--it's true.'
Nominations Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Resident Artist Emily Trask Welcomes New Literary Duties
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019
Pacific Conservatory Theatre Resident Artist Emily Trask takes on an additional role as Literary Associate and Hurlbert Fellow. Trask joined PCPA in 2018 and has appeared in recent productions of Peter Pan, Shakespeare in Love, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Importance of Being Earnest, and teaches Shakespeare I and Actor's Lab in PCPA's Conservatory.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2019
Pacific Conservatory Theatre Resident Artist Emily Trask takes on an additional role as Literary Associate and Hurlbert Fellow. Trask joined PCPA in 2018 and has appeared in recent productions of Peter Pan, Shakespeare in Love, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Importance of Being Earnest, and teaches Shakespeare I and Actor's Lab in PCPA's Conservatory.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Theatre Group at SBCC's BLITHE SPIRIT
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC continues the 19/20 season with Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, October 9-26, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC continues the 19/20 season with Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, October 9-26, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros
BANDSTAND to Play at Granada Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Bandstand will be dancing over at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA November 19 & 20, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2019
Bandstand will be dancing over at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA November 19 & 20, 2019.
BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Solvang Festival Theatre
by Anna Jensen - September 05, 2019
PCPA closes its season with one of the sharpest, funniest, cleverest comedies written in the English language--Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Fans of this Victorian confection of drawing-room comedy will not be disappointed. A beautiful set, designed by Jason Bolen, and sumptuous Victorian costuming, designed by Sara Curran Ice, transport us to a fashionable London flat and a smart country mansion.
by Anna Jensen - September 05, 2019
PCPA closes its season with one of the sharpest, funniest, cleverest comedies written in the English language--Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Fans of this Victorian confection of drawing-room comedy will not be disappointed. A beautiful set, designed by Jason Bolen, and sumptuous Victorian costuming, designed by Sara Curran Ice, transport us to a fashionable London flat and a smart country mansion.
The Theatre Group At SBCC Presents BLITHE SPIRIT
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC presents Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, October 9-26, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC presents Noël Coward's comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, October 9-26, 2019 in the Garvin Theatre, directed by R. Michael Gros.
Become A Granada Theatre Volunteer Ambassador This Fall!
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program.
SANTA BARBARA ACOUSTIC Series To Feature Concerts, Workshops, & Outstanding Headliners
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Santa Barbara Acoustic Music Association presents SBAcoustic, a highly anticipated celebratory series beginning September 14 with the opening weekend of live international acoustic music concerts, guitar workshops, and artisanal guitar show at the New Vic Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Santa Barbara Acoustic Music Association presents SBAcoustic, a highly anticipated celebratory series beginning September 14 with the opening weekend of live international acoustic music concerts, guitar workshops, and artisanal guitar show at the New Vic Theatre.
CAT POWER to Play at Lobero Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Indie Rock artist, Cat Power, will play at Lobero Theatre Aug. 17.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Indie Rock artist, Cat Power, will play at Lobero Theatre Aug. 17.
2019 LAUNCH PAD Summer Reading Series Announced At UCSB
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
For one week each, beginning on August 6, three professional playwrights-in-residence will develop their new works in active collaboration with some of Santa Barbara's favorite actors and a cadre of talented UC Santa Barbara students as part of LAUNCH PAD's 6th annual Summer Reading Series.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2019
For one week each, beginning on August 6, three professional playwrights-in-residence will develop their new works in active collaboration with some of Santa Barbara's favorite actors and a cadre of talented UC Santa Barbara students as part of LAUNCH PAD's 6th annual Summer Reading Series.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at PCPA
by Anna Jensen - July 25, 2019
Before the first line of PCPA's The Addams Family had left the mouth of Gomez Addams (George Walker), my seatmate was already chuckling. And the laughs kept coming until the players took their bows to a standing audience. The cast's comic timing synchronized perfectly with Erik Stein's fluid staging for a frightfully fun evening.
by Anna Jensen - July 25, 2019
Before the first line of PCPA's The Addams Family had left the mouth of Gomez Addams (George Walker), my seatmate was already chuckling. And the laughs kept coming until the players took their bows to a standing audience. The cast's comic timing synchronized perfectly with Erik Stein's fluid staging for a frightfully fun evening.
MUSE/IQUE Continues Season with TRAIN/GLORY At The Huntington
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2019
MUSE/IQUE, Pasadena's pioneering performing arts organization, continues its second summer music series at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on August 3 with TRAIN/GLORY, an evening celebrating the majesty of locomotives as mechanical muses through the lens of iconic film music. Performances will take place at the Library Lawn.
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2019
MUSE/IQUE, Pasadena's pioneering performing arts organization, continues its second summer music series at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens on August 3 with TRAIN/GLORY, an evening celebrating the majesty of locomotives as mechanical muses through the lens of iconic film music. Performances will take place at the Library Lawn.
The 34th Annual Body Mind Centering Association's Somatic Movement Conference Self And Other Announced
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2019
The Body-Mind Centering Association presents it's 34th annual conference, Self and Other. Hosted by brooke smiley, a new member on faculty at UC Santa Barbara's Theater and Dance Department, this six day somatic movement conference brings together 70 international and local presenters offering concurrent workshops, panels, presentations, and performances. UCSB students, campus community, and locals interested in somatic learning will have a once in a life time opportunity to participate in cutting edge somatic research with six studios and classrooms occupied for a week with guest and local presenters, including luminaries of the experiential body mind inquiry.
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2019
The Body-Mind Centering Association presents it's 34th annual conference, Self and Other. Hosted by brooke smiley, a new member on faculty at UC Santa Barbara's Theater and Dance Department, this six day somatic movement conference brings together 70 international and local presenters offering concurrent workshops, panels, presentations, and performances. UCSB students, campus community, and locals interested in somatic learning will have a once in a life time opportunity to participate in cutting edge somatic research with six studios and classrooms occupied for a week with guest and local presenters, including luminaries of the experiential body mind inquiry.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL to Play at Granada Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
Feel the earth move with the tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as they play The Granada Theatre Feb. 5-6, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
Feel the earth move with the tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical as they play The Granada Theatre Feb. 5-6, 2020.
BANDSTAND to Arrive at Granada Theater November 2019
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019
Get ready to 'welcome home' the veterans as the Broadway musical, Bandstand, hits Granada Theater Nov. 19-20.
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2019
Get ready to 'welcome home' the veterans as the Broadway musical, Bandstand, hits Granada Theater Nov. 19-20.
Ensemble Theatre Company Earns California Arts Council 'Youth Arts Action Grant'
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The California Arts Council announced a grant award of $16,200 to Ensemble Theatre Company's (ETC's) 3rdAnnual Young Playwrights' Festival as part of its Youth Arts Action program.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2019
The California Arts Council announced a grant award of $16,200 to Ensemble Theatre Company's (ETC's) 3rdAnnual Young Playwrights' Festival as part of its Youth Arts Action program.
Granada Theatre Seeks Applicants for Volunteer Ambassadors Program
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. Created in 2008 after the renovation of The Granada Theatre was complete, the program boasts over 140 volunteers who work as ambassadors for the theater with the community, and serves an important role in delivering the best possible guest experience for every performance.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. Created in 2008 after the renovation of The Granada Theatre was complete, the program boasts over 140 volunteers who work as ambassadors for the theater with the community, and serves an important role in delivering the best possible guest experience for every performance.
Photo Flash: The Theatre Group at SBCC Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC opens the 2019-20 season with the lively musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, July 10-27, 2019, in the Garvin Theatre. Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2019
The Theatre Group at SBCC opens the 2019-20 season with the lively musical HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, July 10-27, 2019, in the Garvin Theatre. Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser.
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Solvang Festival Theatre
by Anna Jensen - June 18, 2019
A friend remarked to British actor, Edmund Gwenn, on his deathbed 'This must be very hard,' to which Gwenn replied, 'It is. But not as hard as farce.' PCPA's production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder met the challenge of the dangerously delicate timing demanded of a musical farce. Set in England in the Edwardian period, lowly office clerk, Monty Navarro (George Walker), discovers that, through his mother's line, he is connected to the aristocracy as a member of the D'Ysquith family. With eight D'Ysquiths standing between him and an Earldom, he makes his way through his family tree by what Lady Macbeth referred to as 'the nearest way,' discreetly murdering his way to the top.
by Anna Jensen - June 18, 2019
A friend remarked to British actor, Edmund Gwenn, on his deathbed 'This must be very hard,' to which Gwenn replied, 'It is. But not as hard as farce.' PCPA's production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder met the challenge of the dangerously delicate timing demanded of a musical farce. Set in England in the Edwardian period, lowly office clerk, Monty Navarro (George Walker), discovers that, through his mother's line, he is connected to the aristocracy as a member of the D'Ysquith family. With eight D'Ysquiths standing between him and an Earldom, he makes his way through his family tree by what Lady Macbeth referred to as 'the nearest way,' discreetly murdering his way to the top.
BWW Previews: DANCING LESSONS at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - June 10, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Company is going into their summer break on a lighter note with Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons,' a story of self-discovery through new motion, directed by Saundra McClain.
by Maggie Yates - June 10, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Company is going into their summer break on a lighter note with Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons,' a story of self-discovery through new motion, directed by Saundra McClain.
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