Posts by David Dixon
Discussing the Complicated History of Womanhood
Writer, Gina Gionfriddo, is known for penning episodes of dark series, including “Law & Order,” “House of Cards” and “Cold Case.” Her thoughtfully funny comedy, Rapture, Blister, Burn was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and its plot feels very different than her television work.
Read MoreStorytelling at the La Jolla Shores
Site-specific theatre has been on the rise in San Diego, thanks to companies including the La Jolla Playhouse and Circle Circle dot dot. Fans of immersive theatrical events should check out the latest collaboration from Los Angeles arts groups The Flagship Ensemble and The West.
Read MoreThe Brutal Lessons of Writing
The pessimistic professor, Leonard, featured in Theresa Rebbeck’s script, Seminar, is a role that requires a powerful actor. Both the late Alan Rickman, and Jeff Goldblum starred as the domineering writer on Broadway.
Read MoreExercising to Song Parodies
Many productions of WaistWatchers the Musical! have been staged since 2007. Advertisements compare the plot to Menopause the Musical, since both comedies have found success due to song parodies, off-color humor and empathetic female characters.
Read MoreFinding Magic in Unexpected Places
Watching North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of the French farce, Now You See It (originally entitled Le Systeme Ribadier) is like watching the early stages of a rising magician. The magic trick might have a little too much setup, but there is delight in seeing the execution of the illusion.
Read MoreChoosing the Fate of a Former Couple
The previous 2013-2015 installments of Circle Circle dot dot’s (CCdd) site-specific series, were presented right before Valentine’s Day. Given that the latest comedy is about a breakup, it makes sense that the play premiered after the holiday.
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