Diabolical Palace Intrigue in the U.S. Premiere of ‘The Virgin Trial’ at Cygnet Theatre
Any time your dysfunctional family gets you down, just turn your gaze back to the…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Remains Timelessly Relevant at The Old Globe
It could be said that the characters in Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” have poor…
Seeking Salvation at Hobby Lobby in ‘Bright New Boise’ at OnStage Playhouse
The employees at the Hobby Lobby in Boise are a damaged lot, each seeking something…
Steve Martin’s Equal Opportunity Offender: ‘The Underpants’ at The Old Globe
Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” is an equal opportunity offender. In the name of comedy, the…
A New Theater Company Confronts Sexual Identity in ‘Straight’
People like to categorize and dichotomize. Ambiguity is unsettling. But ambiguity abounds in “Straight.” Emily…
A Sex Farce Done Right in ‘Move Over Mrs. Markham’ at Scripps Ranch Theatre
Not everyone loves farce. It can be silly and goofy and, as required, filled with…
Ceaselessly Seeking That ‘Significant Other’ at Diversionary Theatre
To paraphrase an old Neil Sedaka classic, “Growing up is hard to do.” That’s especially…
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…
