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One playwright whose work doesn’t get produced often in San Diego is the late English writer, Joe Orton.
Known for his uniquely British and absurd sense of humor, Orton’s shows include dark comedies like “Loot,” “Evening Mr. Sloane” and “Funeral Games.”
By David Dixon
One of the few venues in San Diego County currently providing a Halloween-themed play is Lamplighter’s Community Theatre, where theatregoers can watch a new version of the popular horror drama, “The Bad Seed” through Nov. 20.
Based on the 1954 novel and later adapted into an Academy Award-nominated movie, a homemaker Christine Penmark (Melanie Williams), believes that her daughter, Rhoda (Catherine Singer) is a smart and caring child. After a tragic drowning near Rhoda’s school, Christine starts to realize that her kid is a dangerous murderer.
Gallery Views ‘Four of a Kind’ Saturday, Nov. 5–Friday, Dec. 2 Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation is presenting this exhibition featuring four award-winning photographers: Janine Free, Jill Rowe, Kirk Sullivan and Jennifer Wolf.
By David Dixon One of the standout characters of the popular musical comedy, “The Producers,” is the Swedish secretary/receptionist for Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, Ulla. Ulla impresses the comedic duo so much with a sensual audition, that she gets cast in the “doomed to fail” show, “Springtime for Hitler.”
by David Dixon Since mid-July, a hit production of the famous Broadway musical, “Gypsy,” has been running at the Cygnet Theatre. The 2016 version features 24 artists, which is a big ensemble for the intimate Old Town space. Two of the performers that are heavily used in the opening moments of the show are La […]
Gallery Views ‘Workers Working’ Through Tuesday, Sept. 13 This district-wide faculty art exhibition will feature works from teachers at both Grossmont and Cuyamaca community colleges. The artwork showcased will represent the various disciplines used in both school’s art departments.
by David Dixon San Diegans, who want to travel to different continents without leaving the county, will now be able to at Grossmont College’s Stagehouse Theatre. Members of the 3rd Annual Summer Conservatory Program are presenting an adaptation of “Around the World in 80 Days” called “80 Days! A New Musical.”
heART of Mt. Helix Saturday, Aug. 13 The annual arts event at Mt. Helix Park features local restaurants; craft beers and wine; live music and art demonstrations; and a fundraising auction for the Mt. Helix Foundation.
by David Dixon
Lamplighter’s Community Theatre is staging several comedies this year that do not shy away from serious themes. “Chapter Two,” “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,” and the summer production of “The Dixie Swim Club” tug at the heartstrings while still featuring witty humor.
“The Dixie Swim Club” centers around five Southern women who met when they were members of a college swim team. After graduation, the confidants continue to catch up with each other every August at a beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
They talk about everything from men to work. As 33 years pass, their bond continues to deepen.
MUSIC NOTES Spring Harp Festival XVII Saturday, March 26 This annual festival showcases and promotes appreciation for the harmonica.