Posts by David Dixon
The Funny Side of Lamb’s at the ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
The cast (photos courtesy of Ken Jacques).[/caption]For the last few seasons, Lamb’s Players Theatre has staged an eclectic selection of musicals during the summer. Last year, the company presented the New Testament-inspired Harry Chapin show, Cotton Patch Gospel, and in 2022, the organization staged the jukebox musical, Million Dollar Quartet.
Read MoreScripps Ranch Theatre’s ‘Vanity Fair’ Terrifically Adapts a Classic Story
Playwright, Kate Hamill, has written several theatrical adaptations of classic novels, such as “Pride and Prejudice,” “Sense and Sensibility,” and “Little Women.” Her writing often incorporates feminist storytelling and plenty of comic relief.
Read MoreMoxie’s ‘Notes on Killing…’ Intelligently Explores Colonialism and Gender
A controversial U.S. federal law involving the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico is PROMESA, which stands for the Puerto Rican Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act. Enacted in 2016, the law was created “to monitor Puerto Rico’s spending and oversee debt restructuring.”
Read MoreStrong Family Time in The Old Globe’s Funny and Emotional ‘Stir’
Losing a family member is often difficult to process. Some are open about their grief, while others try to move on as soon as possible from the tragic events.
Read MoreComical Thrills from New Village Arts Theatre
Alfred Hitchcock is often considered the “master of suspense.” In addition to thrills, his movies are often full of unexpected humor to balance out tension.
Read MoreAn Intense World Premiere Drama from North Coast Repertory Theatre
It is hard to humanize people who commit horrible acts of evil. The intense world premiere of Sense of Decency, from North Coast Repertory Theatre, is an unsettling experience as audiences learn about the life of the notorious Reichmarschall Hermann Göring (Frank Corrado).
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