Ask Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) since 2007, his most important goal and he’ll tell you, “It’s that we’re building on 75 years of work and delivering productions that make people want to come.” READ MORE
Psittacus: Searching for LA’s Theatre Identity
by Greta McAnany | August 12, 2010
In a city pegged for its legendary film industry, it is easy for theatre to find its identity somewhat wrapped up in that of the silver screen. With over 500 theatres scattered about greater Los Angeles and near-by counties, plays often lean toward the “kitchen sink drama” of reality TV and sitcoms, showcasing the talent rather than the story. READ MORE
The Colony’s Free Man of Color Themes Resonate with Today
by Gary Ballard | August 11, 2010
“Only the educated are free,” spoke Epictetus in his famous Discourses sometime in the first century AD after he obtained his freedom from slavery and began to teach philosophy in Rome. READ MORE
Becoming Norman Puts Dixon’s
Whole Life Out There
by Julio Martinez | August 7, 2010
Norman P. Dixon readily admits he did not rush into his autobiographical play (with music), which is having its world premiere at NoHo Arts Center. “Oh this has been brewing for quite a while,” he chuckles. READ MORE
The Stakes Are Ridiculously High in Topdog/Underdog
by Ashley Steed | August 6, 2010
When Topdog/Underdog first ran off-Broadway it was regarded as one of Suzan-Lori Parks most traditional and accessible plays. The MacArthur “Genius” went on to win the 2002 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for the piece. READ MORE
Joanna Daniels Drives Becky’s New Car
at Pacific Resident Theatre
by Deborah Behrens | August 5, 2010
Joanna Daniels knows all about life imitating art. The actress/comedienne got a parking ticket while discussing her star turn as a woman who works for an auto dealership in the Steven Dietz comedy Becky’s New Car now making its Southern California premiere to sold out houses at Pacific Resident Theatre. READ MORE
Jack Grapes Skews Shakespeare in
Circle of Will
by Camille Saviola | August 4, 2010
Jack Grapes co-authored Circle of Will with Bill Cakmis. Grapes also stars in the play as William Shakespeare along with Joe Briggs as actor Richard Burbage, and a cast of thousands. Ok, maybe that’s a slight overstatement. Make that hundreds. READ MORE
NOTE and Shake and a Little Runt
by Steve Julian | August 3, 2010
To put in context the origin of LA’s New One-Act Theatre Ensemble, now Theatre of NOTE, Ronald Reagan was in his first term as President. Cats opened on Broadway. READ MORE
Michael Leoni’s Elevator Is a Moving Experience
by Greta McAnany | August 2, 2010
When you step into an elevator full of people, it’s probably the closest you come to a group of complete strangers during your entire day. There is an inherent awkward, strained atmosphere rife with judgment and discomfort. READ MORE
From the Ridiculous to the Hilarious
by Greta McAnany | July 30, 2010
If it were a movie, no one would bat an eye. The distance created by the silver screen between audience and action mitigates the reaction. But onstage, with no buffer between audience and action, the violence is palpable. READ MORE
