Posts by David Dixon
Female Solidarity Across the Generations
Friendships between younger and older people aren’t often treated with authenticity and dignity in the theatre. What’s refreshing about Grace McLeod’s one-act comedy Herland is how the play respectfully handles the relationships between a high school graduate and three significantly older women.
Read MoreA Truly Special Life
Saying that Becoming Dr. Ruth is a play about sex that you can take your grandmother to might sound like a bold statement. However, thanks to an effervescent lead performance from Robin LaValley and sensitive writing from Mark St. Germain, the Broadway Vista Theatre’s production really is that kind of a show.
Read MoreDiversity Displayed in Theatrical Productions
Three aspects of San Diego’s 2018 theatre season stood out prominently. First, the quality was, by and large, excellent.
Read More2018 Craig Noel Award Nominations: The Complete List
The 2018 Craig Noel Award nominations have been announced and posted.
Read MoreAn Original Christmas Tradition
A classic Christmas event continues in Coronado. For over 40 years, the Lamb’s Players Theatre has presented new holiday shows as part of an annual tradition, the Lamb’s Festival of Christmas, with this year’s offering being the original musical story Reaching for the Stars.
Read MoreJane Austen Christmas Romance
Jane Austen’s works appear much more suited to Valentine’s Day rather than Christmas, but Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley features the type of love story one would expect from Austen with a wonderful Christmas background. New Village Arts Theatre’s production of the original comedy-drama sequel to “Pride and Prejudice” is a welcome addition to the holiday selections this December.
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