Article by Kristen Schweizer July 21, 2022 While the terms ‘actor’ and ‘storyteller’ may be used interchangeably, many prefer ‘storyteller’ because it encapsulates the mission of theatre: to share truth […]
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THE BUZZ: Comic-Con Museum inducts Spider-Man into the Museum Character Hall of Fame
Article by Gerry Giuliano July 18, 2022 Get to know your heroes and their foes in a profound way by talking a stroll through a 7,500 square foot, ever-changing, comic […]
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THE BUZZ: Lempika: A Triad of Love, Beauty and Art Disrupted by War, Aging and Possession
June 30, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer Like clockwork, La Jolla Playhouse is showing another new Broadway-bound musical. From Jersey Boys to Jesus Christ Superstar to the recent SUMMER: The […]
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THE BUZZ: Freestyle Love Supreme @ The Old Globe
June 27, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer “An improv hip-hop show… at The Old Globe though?” My husband asked when I explained the concept of Freestyle Love Supreme. He was […]
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THE BUZZ: Out on a Limb. New Plays from America’s Finest City
Article by Gerry Guiliano June 21, 2022 We’ve had enough time cooped up alone with our thoughts. Those thoughts need to be challenged and our emotions need to be stimulated. […]
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THE BUZZ: A New Kind of Shrew @ The Old Globe
Article by Kristen Schweizer June 20, 2022 “I am ashamed that women are so simple / To offer war where they should kneel for peace.” This line is […]
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THE BUZZ: Roustabouts’ IRON is Raw Gold
Article by Kristen Schweizer June 14, 2022 The excellence of IRON at The Roustabouts Theatre Co. is found in the alchemy of perfect pairings. The phenomenal script balances suspenseful heartache […]
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THE BUZZ: The Timken Museum Reopens with State-of-the-Art Antiviral Technology
Article by Alexei Spindell June 8, 2022 On June 5th, the celebrated Timken Museum in Balboa Park reopened to the public. In the wake of the pandemic, the Timken has […]
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THE BUZZ: Aging Magician: An Exploration of Life and Death
Article by Gerry Guiliano May 9, 2022 Sometimes life presents itself as a subway ride, with each stop serving as a rigid checkpoint. Sometimes it seems I’ve bought a metro […]
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THE BUZZ: The plot is in the title with Bob Fosse’s Dancin’
May 2, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer Dancin’ is an endless buffet of pure talent without a cathartic main course. It opens with stand-out company member Manuel Herrera reminding the […]
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THE BUZZ: Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse
LACMA | On view through October 9th, 2022 Written by Cathy BreslawMay 1, 2022 Lee Alexander McQueen, often called the ‘alchemist of fashion’, was trained from age 16 in the […]
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THE BUZZ: GI Film Fest Returns with a Robust Lineup
Written by Kristen Schweizer April 30, 2022 San Diego’s military bases make us a magnetic city for brilliant minds and brave souls. With over 100,000 active-duty members and nearly 250,000 […]
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