Posts by David Dixon
Uncomfortable and Clever Examination of Human Relationships
Neil LaBute is responsible for several acclaimed plays and films, such as In the Company of Men and The Shape of Things that are considered to be deep and uncomfortable explorations into the dark side of humanity.
Read MoreMystery/Thriller Works Despite Missteps
Don’t let the cover of the program fool you. The Moxie Theatre’s San Diego premiere of Skinless is not a scary play with images that will disturb the squeamish.
Read MoreIntriguing Production of a Problematic Arthur Miller Show
Arthur Miller is acknowledged as one of the greatest American playwrights of all time. Many of his stories including Death of a Salesman, All my Sons, The Crucible and A View from the Bridge continue to be popular classics.
Read MoreA Classic Mystery Delivers the Thrills
Happy early Halloween, everyone! The New Village Arts Theatre has produced a spooky new production of the classic suspense play, Wait Until Dark.
Read MoreDealing with Tragedy Through Theater
Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company’s production of The Amish Project is the kind of play that certain viewers will stay away from, because some might find the subject material to be too gut wrenching.
Read MoreTons of “Mischief” in Farcical Musical Comedy
Every theater aficionado loves a couple of shows that are obscure and not well known to the public. Director, Rick Simas, has revived a 1960’s ensemble musical at the North Coast Repertory Theatre that I’m fairly confident that only those intimately involved in the community have heard of, Man With a Load of Mischief.
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