Posts by David Dixon
‘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.
Read MorePlenty of Empathy in OnStage’s Wonderful ‘Mugre’
heatre has the power to take seemingly ordinary stories and make them riveting and impactful. A current staging that exemplifies this is OnStage Playhouse’s World Premiere production of Mugre, which is a drama about a short period of time in the lives of Mexican employees at a South San Diego car wash, Los Mojados.
Read MoreTeatro San Diego Stages an Intensely Raw Classic
West Side Story is often presented in an epic style in big venues with large sets and orchestras. Teatro San Diego’s version might be staged at the intimate City Heights Performance Annex to recorded music, but the grand scale of the musical is felt with an expansively diverse cast and beautiful dancing.
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