Posts by David Dixon
A Successful Version of ‘Christmas Carol’ from Cygnet
Cygnet Theatre is trying something a little different for the holidays this year. After several prior theatrical adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” focusing on ensemble casts, including a radio play version and a musical, the company is now presenting a solo video interpretation.
Read MoreOutstanding Adaptation of Iliad Leaves an Impact
Most of the December virtual theatre offerings from local companies are dedicated to celebrating Christmas. However, an outstanding alternative theatrical piece is North Coast Repertory Theatre’s video production of An Iliad.
Read MoreHumanity Displayed in Diversionary’s Dear One
From now through November, Diversionary Theatre is presenting three shows as part of “AmeriQueer: An Audio Play Series.” In an introduction, Artistic Director, Matt M. Morrow describes the LGBTQ-focused audiocast series “as a framework for this year’s election,” and “an antidote to the volatility of our current political moment.”
Read MoreSpooky Halloween Stories from So Say We All
Even during Covid-19, people are finding creative ways to celebrate Halloween. A new audio series of stories offering chills is Listen with the Lights Off: A Radio Horrorshow, presented by La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Goes Digital Festival and produced by the literary and performing arts nonprofit organization, So Say We All.
Read MoreA Towering Performance in Roustabouts Wonderful Roosevelt
The timing could not be better for the world premiere of Roosevelt: Charge the Bear, presented by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Available to watch until the night before Election Day, November 2, the wonderful drama delves into the life of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.
Read MoreHeated Debates Spark Discussion
A universal truth is that sensitive topics cause heated exchanges. Moxie Theatre’s production of The Niceties, available to stream on Zoom, features two women from different generations, who argue about race and other issues that have been in the news lately.
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