Tag archive for ‘acting’
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Audience picks the music in ‘Jukebox Legends’
The Empty Space presents “Jukebox Legends,” an original musical revue that turns the audience into the DJ. The show will take you on a musical journey from the ‘40s to the ‘90s, writes director Thomas G. Robinson.
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Escalante inspired all to ‘Stand and Deliver’
If I were still in school and one of my teachers had died, writes Louis Medina, I couldn’t have been sadder than when I learned this week of the death of Jaime Escalante, 79, who inspired so many to succeed – including Edward James Olmos, who immortalized Escalante in his stunning portrayal in the movie “Stand and Deliver.” Escalante gave everyone hope.
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Documentary play examines 1992 L.A. riots
Bakersfield College performing arts students presents “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” March 4 to 13. The play documents real people affected by the L.A. riots resulting from the Rodney King verdict.
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‘Mr. Marmalade’ is a creepy, late-night comedy
Four-year-old Lucy’s imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, is abusive, snorts cocaine and is into pornography. Hence the late-night billing at The Empty Space Theatre. Read the director and lead actors’ take on the dark comedy.
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“Thrill Me” puts chilling true-crime story to music
The Empty Space Theatre’s production of “Thrill Me” reveals the series of events in 1924 Chicago that led about-to-be law students Leopold and Loeb to be forever remembered as “the thrill killers.”
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‘True West’ is an intense tale of sibling rivalry
Spotlight Theatre’s production of “True West” is about more than a brotherly battle. It’s a look at the dual nature of identity that resides in all of us, writes director Jennifer Sampson.
