What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  August 9, 2010

In separate Sunday articles, the Times has now summed up the current condition of six larger theaters and the sub-100-seat theater scene.  When will we read a similar article about the rest of the L.A. theater scene? READ MORE

Figuring Out the Fringe

Figuring Out the Fringe

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  June 24, 2010

Flustered by the size of the Hollywood Fringe and the anonymity of so many of its participants? Here are a few guidelines and a few comments on non-Fringe shows as well. READ MORE.

South Coast Rep’s Story: A Role Model?

South Coast Rep’s Story: A Role Model?

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  January 28, 2010

Books on Southland theater history are rare. But Lawrence Christon’s SCR saga could help those who are planning Southland theater futures. READ MORE.

20 Highlights in 2009

20 Highlights in 2009

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  December 16, 2009

Sixteen individual productions, one festival, and three companies’ seasons that made 2009 theatergoing memorable. READ MORE.

A Rubicon Family Christmas

A Rubicon Family Christmas

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  December 12, 2009

Back by popular demand, Ventura’s Holiday Tradition: “A Rubicon Family Christmas” READ MORE

Writer/Director John Caird:  Crossing the Rubicon with Long Legs

Writer/Director John Caird: Crossing the Rubicon with Long Legs

Features by Geo Hartley  |  October 17, 2009

Over at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, a world premiere musical called Daddy Long Legs is being launched and it has John Caird’s name written all over it. And, write he does. And, direct as well. Very well. READ MORE

Connie Chats

Connie Chats

News by Connie Danese  |  July 7, 2009

Read the latest Chit Chat, Chat Choice, and Biz Report from Connie Danese. READ MORE