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57 CHEVY
57 CHEVY, now streaming at San Diego Rep is a delightful road trip down memory lane in this one man show starring Ricardo Salinas. This comedic play provides plenty of characters and stories as it recounts life as an immigrant family, living up to a father's dreams for his kids, and the beloved 57 Chevy.
SWEAT at Chance Theater
SWEAT, the Lynn Nottage play now streaming from Chance Theatre, proves itself to be a play that offers plenty of food for thought on work, relationships, and the seemingly elusive American Dream. SWEAT is streaming through July 18th.SWEAT, the Lynn Nottage play now streaming from Chance Theatre, proves itself to be a play that offers plenty of food for thought on work, relationships, and the seemingly elusive American Dream. SWEAT is streaming through July 18th.
THE QUEER WITCH CONSPIRACY
THE QUEER WITCH PROJECT streaming through June 27th from The Seeing Place theatre is a world premiere play that explores representation, inclusion, cultural appropiation, and what lines can be drawn that can’t be crossed. Based on true events in 2015-2016, it follows an online group named “The Queer Witch Project” started with good intentions, and ends with a controversy about selling human bones.
PASSION: A KETUVIM PLAY
With an empathetic and engaging original work, TurnkKey Theatre premiers their second audio play with PASSION: A KETUVIM PLAY. Written and directed by Eliana Payne, this work uses letters to explore the life of Vashti, a Persian queen who discovers strength and self-confidence through love, and the power in the word "no."
THE MOUNTAINTOP
THE MOUNTAINTOP explores the moments before a man with all his human gifts and foibles ascends into a mythic figure. Streaming through May 16th
TRYING
TRYING from North Coast Rep is an interesting portrait of two generations meeting and trying to be understood by the other. Streaming through April 18th
Patchwork Theatre's Almeda Fest
Interview with Patchwork Theatre Company founder Kian Kline-Chilton on the Almeda Fest and why they chose to have all proceeds go to support the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition. Almeda Fest is Feb 26th and 27th, 2021
The Old Globe Summer Studio Programs open for application
Freedome Bradley-Ballentine & Vietca Do talk about adapting the THEATRE DESIGN STUDIO & 2021 PAM FARR SUMMER SHAKESPEARE STUDIO programs. The online programs are now open for applications from High School Students and recent Graduates!
KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
Kristina Wong talks about creating her show, how Democracy is like a Chia pet, what she's learned making masks, and creating and putting on a show from her living room. KRISTINA WONG FOR PUBLIC OFFICE January 22 - 24th At San Diego Rep
San Diego theatres have something for everyone this holiday!
If you're looking for some jolly good cheer theatre options that offer something slightly different than the holiday classics and carols the Diversionary, New Village Arts, The Old Globe, Moonlight Theatre, and Starlight Theatre have some fun options for you!
Cygnet Theatre Christmas Carol
Cygnet Theatre brings a wonderful one-man adaption of the holiday’s most famous ghost story, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, to screen for you to enjoy through December 27th
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AS TOLD BY THE ONE MAN TO WHOM IT MATTERS
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AS TOLD BY THE ONE MAN TO WHOM IT MATTERS at North Coast Repertory Theatre is Warm, engaging, and cozy - like a cup of cocoa on a chilly night
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY feels like a lovely holiday gift that Cygnet brings directly into your home for your enjoyment through December 27th.
AN ILIAD
"Baird makes the ancient truths in the story sing out with present-day power" North Coast Repertory Theatre brings outstanding AN ILIAD to stage
NO WAY BACK
Jessica John delivers a performance full of vivid energy and immense empathy in NO WAY BACK at The Roustabouts Theatre Co, which is streaming through December 13th
SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR
AME TIME, NEXT YEAR, starring married couple Bruce Turk and Katie MacNichol, has chemistry and laughter.Streaming at North Coast Repertory Theatre through November 15th, 2020
JQA at San Diego Rep
JQA from San Diego Repertory Theatre is an excellent and engaging piece, especially in this run-up to our election. It allows Quincy Adams to step into the spotlight as it reviews his life, politics, and the U.S. government in general through a more modern lens, it is streaming through November 5th.
ROOSEVELT: CHARGE THE BEAR
ROOSEVELT: CHARGE THE BEAR by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. is "a compelling portrait of a president who uses his power and his empathy when making decisions for the betterment of the country."
FULLY COMMITTED at Cygnet Theatre
Remember restaurants, theatres, landline phones, and even fax machines? FULLY COMMITTED by Becky Mode at Cygnet Theatre is a hilarious one-man show featuring David McBean that will make you laugh, and potentially glad you don't have to fight for reservations at this current moment. Streaming through October 25th
CANCELLED - A New Musical
Interview with CANCELLED a new musical's writers Kit Yan and Melissa Li, and Diversionary Theatre's Director of Education and Outreach Skyler Sullivan. CANCELLED the new musical will be streamed on October 4th at 2pm