Posts by David Dixon
Thought-Provoking Family Struggles in Backyard Renaissance’s ‘Proof’
Watching a close family member’s health decline is always difficult to experience. Going through this process forces many people to think about their own mortality and whether they will suffer a similar fate.
Read MoreWitty Performances Shine in La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Babbitt’
The life of a bored man might not sound like a barrel of laughs, yet La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director, Christopher Ashley, writer, Joe DiPietro, and a memorable cast led by Matthew Broderick, manage to inspire laughter from dissatisfaction in the strong world premiere production of the comedy-drama, Babbitt.
Read More‘The Little Fellow’ is Wonderfully Compelling at Cygnet Theatre
Many audience members might not be familiar with the British Regency courtesan, Harriette Wilson. However, after seeing the Cygnet Theatre’s wonderful World Premiere production of, The Little Fellow (or – The Queen of Tarts Tells All), , theatregoers will be inspired to learn about her unique life.
Read MoreVery Funny 90’s Homage from Loud Fridge
The 1990s were a popular time for high school sitcoms, particularly the NBC series, “Saved by the Bell.” These shows are paid tribute to and subverted in Loud Fridge Theatre Group’s strong production of Zach.
Read MoreFamilial Connections Bring Authenticity to The Old Globe’s Strong ‘Dishwasher Dreams’
Some of the best solo shows are ones that have a personal connection to the star of the play. Playwright and actor, Alaudin Ullah, uses humor and emotional moments to present a story only he could tell in The Old Globe’s terrific production of Dishwasher Dreams.
Read MoreClever and Ridiculous Antics Collide in The Roustabouts’ Hilarious ‘Savoyard Murders’
Earlier this year, the Artistic Director of The Roustabouts Theatre Co., Phil Johnson, starred in one of the most grim, tragic and intense satires of the year, gUnTOPIA. Johnson clearly has range, because he is now co-directing and starring in one of the silliest and funniest plays of the year, >The Savoyrard Murders.
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