Posts by David Dixon
Impacting the World Through Song
Most people know folk singer, Woody Guthrie, as the man who penned the lyrics to “This Land is Your Land.” What many might not realize is that he wrote more than 1,000 songs over several decades in the 20th century ranging from protest tunes to American classics.
Read MoreLearning to Bond With Relatives
2016 is a big year for the La Jolla Playhouse and diverse cultures. Productions like Guards at the Taj, John Leguizamo: Latin History for Morons and the upcoming drama, The Last Tiger in Haiti, take a look at a variety of societies from around the world.
Read MoreJokes and Drama in the Kitchen
Many of the productions at the UCSD Theatre & Dance: 2016 Wagner New Play Festival tackle serious subject matter, including extremism, numerous one-night stands and horrific imagery on the Internet. Like the other selections, the comic drama, How to Use a Knife brings up heavy issues.
Read MoreFarce Within a Farce Leads to Madness
The Welk Resort Theatre typically features revivals of musical comedies. However, currently, a farce is being staged in Escondido.
Read MoreDiscussing the Complicated History of Womanhood
Writer, Gina Gionfriddo, is known for penning episodes of dark series, including “Law & Order,” “House of Cards” and “Cold Case.” Her thoughtfully funny comedy, Rapture, Blister, Burn was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and its plot feels very different than her television work.
Read MoreStorytelling at the La Jolla Shores
Site-specific theatre has been on the rise in San Diego, thanks to companies including the La Jolla Playhouse and Circle Circle dot dot. Fans of immersive theatrical events should check out the latest collaboration from Los Angeles arts groups The Flagship Ensemble and The West.
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