33 Variations in La Jolla

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  • Written and Directed by Moisés Kaufman
  • Produced by La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA
  • Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson

The world premiere of 33 Variations at Arena Stage last year intrigued me so much that I followed it to its West Coast debut at La Jolla Playhouse to see how an original production stands on new legs with a different cast and crew, discover first hand what was different and changed, and compare the results.  [Read more...]

Exceptional Ensembles and a Fool for Love

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  • UNSUNG HEROES – EXCEPTIONAL ENSEMBLES AND AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF FOUR
  • By Joel Markowitz

They are the unsung heroes of many productions, They sing, they dance, and they sweat. They make actors look good. They are often forgotten by critics. They are the ensemble  - a group of talented actors, singers, dancers, comedians who work their tails off, and usually receive little attention or credit. [Read more...]