Blog Posts in April 2017


Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers - Theatre Review Posted By Annette Semerdjian By Annette Semerdjian "Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers" is not only a great name for a metal band but also the title of Skylight Theatre's new play. Written by Louisa Hill, the story spans from the 60s to the 90s beginning with Dee ... Continue reading » Permalink
Rabbit Hole - Theatre Review Posted By Rachel Flanagan By Rachel Flanagan Rabbit Hole, directed by Eric Hunicutt, is David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer-Prize winning play that tells a tale of a family struck by the emotional whirlwind of a tragedy. As they struggle to regain their footing, the world around ... Continue reading » Permalink
Saudi Film Festival Posted By Alexander Woodman By Alexander Woodman Despite stereotypical Western perceptions of Saudi Arabia, its culture is complex and diverse. The country is evolving and growing at its own rate. The labor ministry has approved film production as an economic activity. This is ... Continue reading » Permalink
Lone Star - Theatre Review Posted By Bill Garry By Bill Garry I've seen Lone Star a number of times in both professional and student productions. The story of a battle-scarred Viet Nam vet, Roy, and his submissive brother, Ray, is set in the junk-strewn yard behind a bar in Maynard, Texas in 1981. ... Continue reading » Permalink
Woody's Order! - Theatre Review Posted By Joshua Kahn by Joshua Kahn An overly-long montage of fascinating home videos from the 1950s introduces us to the Talman clan. Even though we don't yet know their names, a couple things stick out immediately: first is the serene, peaceful nature of that ... Continue reading » Permalink
Elevator - Theatre Review Posted By Joan Alperin by Joan Alperin Written and directed by Michael Leoni, Elevator is one of the most original and entertaining plays I've seen recently. I knew I was in for something special the moment I walked into the Coast Playhouse. The play had a first, year-long ... Continue reading » Permalink
Oscar's Hollywood Posted By Oscar Arslanian The results are in and more than conclusive. Measure S, which, by all accounts was a misguided moratorium on new and affordable housing that Los Angeles desperately needs, was defeated. I have always tried to see the positive aspects of things like ... Continue reading » Permalink
From The Editor Posted By Nyla Arslanian We all love Spring, the time of new beginnings and renewal-even Californians who are happy to be drying out after a long-awaited wet winter. Our hills are green and flowers are everywhere, even the desert is in bloom. We certainly do need a lift ... Continue reading » Permalink