Tag archive for ‘theater’

  • Documentary play examines 1992 L.A. riots

    3/04/10 • (1)

    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.

  • ‘Mr. Marmalade’ is a creepy, late-night comedy

    2/18/10 • (0)

    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.

  • Belly dancers go tribal at the Nile this weekend

    2/17/10 • (3)

    With swirling hips and twirling fingers, an assembly of dancers will converge at The Nile Theater this weekend, Feb. 19 through 21, for “Primal Infusion” — a weekend-long event celebrating the art of belly dance. SEE OUR VIDEO

  • Autism conference speaker beat the odds

    2/08/10 • (0)

    Author, scholar and consultant Dr. Stephen Shore, once recommended for institutionalization due to his “strong autistic tendencies,” will speak about life on the autism spectrum at the 15th Annual Autism Awareness Conference Feb. 12.

  • ‘Super Villain’ returns for encore weekend

    2/03/10 • (0)

    After receiving a record eight “Empties” awards for his production at The Empty Space Theatre, playwright James Kopp brings his dark, comic book comedy back for one weekend only.

  • “Thrill Me” puts chilling true-crime story to music

    1/14/10 • (1)

    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.”

  • ‘True West’ is an intense tale of sibling rivalry

    1/07/10 • (0)

    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.

  • Celebrate the holidays this First Friday

    11/30/09 • (0)

    Carolers, carriage rides, Christmas shopping and photos with Santa turn this month’s First Friday arts stroll into a holiday celebration. Friday evening, Dec. 4, the Downtown Arts District will feature a variety of events for adults, children and even pooches.

  • What to do this week: Halloween edition!

    10/27/09 • (0)

    Haunted houses, theatrical performances, and children’s events — there is something for everyone this week and weekend as Bakersfield celebrates Halloween.

  • Community concert season off to a jiving start

    10/19/09 • (0)

    Series opens with a tribute to old-time jazz by the Jim Cullum Jazz Band. Next up: an international journey with the Russian Seasons Dance Company.