Posts Tagged ‘drama’
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 MoreVenus in Fur: The [Fore]play’s the Thing
It is easy to see why regional theatres have found Venus in Fur to be the most appealing of recent New York offerings to produce… It is written by David Ives, a proven commodity with audiences (his All in the Timing is a staple of regional theatre). And, it’s about sex, though with enough other “stuff” thrown in so as not to shake audience sensibilities too much. San Diego REP’s production takes advantage of all of these pluses, and if it doesn’t achieve maximum potential it won’t disappoint its audiences, either.
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 MoreWorld Premiere of Paul Robeson Play at La Jolla Playhouse Resonates with Contemporary Events
Mr. Beaty’s subject is Paul Robeson, the singer and actor who rose to the heights of his profession prior to and during World War II and then plummeted to the depths by his open admiration for equal treatment of people of color within the Soviet Union, an admiration that soured once Stalin came to power. Nevertheless, Mr. Robeson was called before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee, and like so many artists so called, he lost his prestige and his ability to work as an entertainer for years to come.
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.
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