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July 26, 2022 | Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Playhouse, Review, Theater, Uncategorized Comments Off on Noises Off @ Costa Mesa Playhouse – Review |

Noises Off @ Costa Mesa Playhouse – Review

(Photo credit: Mike Brown)

Written by Patrick Chavis

A British farce is a particular type of comedic play that originated in England. It often centers around an improbable situation causing chaos and distress for the zany characters involved. I’ve always seen it like a cartoon on stage. Under the careful direction of Kathy Paladino & David Rodriguez, the Costa Mesa Playhouse puts on a hilarious and well-executed physical comedy. Costa Mesa’s production of Noises Off is a strong rendition of this modern meta-theatrical farce. Continue Reading

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July 25, 2022 | Anaheim, Musical, Review, The Chance Theater, Theater, Uncategorized Comments Off on Green Day’s American Idiot @ Chance Theater – Review |

Green Day’s American Idiot @ Chance Theater – Review

Photo credit : (Camryn Long & Doug Catiller)

Written by Daniella Litvak

“We are the kids of war and peace/From Anaheim to the Middle East” [1]

A lot has been said about the similarities between the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. One way they differ, though, is how they impacted popular music. While the Vietnam War spawned a subgenre of protest songs that are highly regarded to this day, the protest songs commenting on the Iraq War are not numerous or as well remembered. Green Day’s 2004 rock opera American Idiot is the exception to the rule. In addition to becoming a commercial and critical success, American Idiot spawned a Broadway musical adaptation of the album, and now it’s playing at the Chance Theater. Continue Reading

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July 7, 2022 | News, Press Releases, Theater, Uncategorized Comments Off on 2022 NEW SWAN FESTIVAL @ UC IRVINE – NEWS |

2022 NEW SWAN FESTIVAL @ UC IRVINE – NEWS

Written by Patrick Chavis

Information taken directly from the website.

New Swan Shakespeare Festival is a professional Shakespeare festival located on the campus of UC Irvine in Orange County. We typically produce two Shakespearean works in rotating repertory under the stars. New Swan features students and professionals working side by side to produce scintillating Shakespearean productions in a 130 seat, 15 ton, portable, mini-Elizabethan space.

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July 1, 2022 | Electric Company Theatre, fullerton, Review, Theater, Uncategorized Comments Off on Electric Company Presents: Romeo & Juliet @ The Muckentahler Cultural Center – Review |

Electric Company Presents: Romeo & Juliet @ The Muckentahler Cultural Center – Review

(Photos by Dave Smithson)

Written by Daniella Litvak

How should a theater lover spend their summer nights? By seeing Shakespeare performed in an outside venue, of course. Fortunately, Electric Company Theatre is ready to cater to the craving with their production of Romeo & Juliet. Continue Reading

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