Written by Mike Martin
The Attic Theater’s Oliver! is an energetic production with more than its fair share of charm. That said, uneven casting and direction which sways between detrimental and non-existent keeps it well within the realm of what audiences have unfortunately come to expect from the words “community theater.” Continue Reading
It’s 1958 and rock-and-roll star, Conrad Birdie has just been drafted into the U.S. Army. His down and out songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show. Taken from the website
June 16 – July 10, 2016
Written by Daniella Litvak
photo courtesy: Robert Ladd
Set during the early twentieth century, The Music Man is about what happens when traveling salesman Harold Hill (Ray Buffer) comes to River City, Iowa. Harold is the titular character because he sells boys marching bands: the instruments, the uniforms, the lessons, and so on. He guarantees a marching band will keep River City happy and out of trouble. While most of the people fall under Harold’s spell and become wildly enthusiastic about a marching band, librarian/music teacher Marian Paroo (Mallory Staley) doubts the purity of Harold’s intentions. Still she cannot ignore the effect Harold is having on River City or her changing feelings towards the man himself. Continue Reading
(photo courtesy : Susie Sprinkel Hudson)
Written by Alina Mae Wilson
Many if not most leading characters in successful fiction today have qualities that endear them to the viewer, making them desirable as friends, lovers, or both. But before there was all that nonsense about actually liking the star, there was someone else–there was Hamlet. An angst filled Danish prince forever brooding about his castle, Hamlet is often described with words like “depressed” “whiny” and “cowardly”. As a result he has many times been the target of viewers’/readers’ scorn, derision, and annoyance. In contrast with this is the portrayal from American Coast Theater Company’s Hamlet. The young prince here is heavily sarcastic, bitter, and volatile. Not really likable or sympathetic, but he has an energy that is strange enough to keep you hooked. Continue Reading
Written by Daniella Litvak
These days musical theater composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is probably best known for Wicked. But his other shows are also beloved, continuously performed hits such as Pippin and the one currently running at the Cabrillo Playhouse –Godspell. Continue Reading
