Revisit a Rarely Seen Sam Shepard Gem in ‘Geography of a Horse Dreamer’
Sam Shepard, King of the Wild Frontier. The late, much-admired actor/writer/director spent his playwriting life…
Immigrant Vietnamese Are ‘Poor Yella Rednecks’ in Rural Arkansas Saga
Vietnam was a sore spot in American history. “Vietgone” was a bright spot in theater…
The Audience Is the Congregation in ‘Church’ from InnerMission Productions
When you go to “Church,” you go to church. The audience is the congregation, being…
The Oh, So Witty ‘Mr. & Mrs. Fitch’ at Backyard Renaissance Theatre
There’s a long history of oh so witty, aren’t-we-clever literary couples. A few standouts spring…
Local Playwright’s Intense ‘To Fall in Love’ Takes Over Pacific Beach Home
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I were a fly on the wall,” here’s your…
Second Part of ‘Angels in America’ Proves Fantastic and Fantastical at Cygnet Theatre
True confession: I’ve always thought that “Millennium Approaches,” Part 1 of Tony Kushner’s magnum opus,…
Epically Fantastic and Fantastical ‘Angels in America’ at Cygnet Theatre
If you’ve never seen it, you must. And if you’ve experienced it before, this is…
Mystery, Honesty and Morality in ‘Gabriel’ at North Coast Rep
During World War II, there was one part of England that was occupied by the…
Compassion and Forgiveness in ‘Hour of Great Mercy’ at Diversionary Theatre
How far would you go to be forgiven? As far as remote, rural Alaska in…
Looking for ‘Dancing Lessons’ and Getting Much More at Scripps Ranch Theatre
What happens when a neurotypical and an Aspie collide? A profound lack of understanding, for…
Fleet Center Explores Science of Play at Ambitious Exhibit Opening Friday
The Fleet Science Center will open an innovative exhibition Friday that attempts to evoke childhood memories of…
For ‘Frankie and Johnny’ It’s Not Too Late for Love at Onstage Playhouse
“People are given a moment,” Johnny tells Frankie. He’s ready to grab the opportunity by…
Zimbabwe Becomes ‘Familiar’ in This Clash of Family and Roots at The Old Globe
Certain thematic threads run through all immigrant stories: assimilation vs. tradition; whether or not to…
Don’t Call It Eggplant!: ‘Aubergine’ at The San Diego Rep
Food is culture. Food is family. And food, as everyone from Marcel Proust to playwright…
