Sometimes great actors can save a bad play. The sheer strength of their talent or the brilliance of their star power dazzles us into not noticing or caring that the vehicle they’re in is lacking an engine or wheels. (Al...
The sixth Latinx New Play Festival will take place at La Jolla Playhouse, October 27 – 29, 2023. The Latinx New Play Festival expands the presence of Latinx stories and artists on the American stage, and spotlights the...
The first time I encountered Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, I identified strongly with the title character, both with his frustrations and what he thought of as the tragedy of his life. As I got older, however, and saw many...
EXTENSION! THREE additional performances: FRI, OCT 20, 8 PM SAT, OCT 21, 8 PM SUN, OCT 22 2 PM Measure for Measure has been referred to as Shakespeare’s “#MeToo play,” a story in which a man in power uses his clout to...
Continuing their support for — and promotion of — new theater voices, The Echo Theater Company has completed the judging for their annual competition. From the press release: The Echo Theater Company is pleased to...