Don Shirley joined LAStageBlog.com in November 2009 to blog about theater in the L.A. area. He has observed the scene since the early ’80s: as a KCRW contributor and a Los Angeles Times free-lancer, as a Times staff reporter and frequent reviewer from 1990 to 2006, and as the theater critic of LA CityBeat from 2006 until the alternative newspaper and web site folded earlier this year.

Don will choose his own topics and will express his own opinions, which are not necessarily those of the LA Stage Alliance or its members.  He welcomes disagreeing comments — especially those that are thoughtful and civil.  He hopes to post fresh commentary frequently. Please join the conversations.

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