"I want to be clear that while 'Hadestown (Teen Edition),' the spring musical currently offered by Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, made me cry, everyone should absolutely go see it," writes Gene Kahane. Photo by Mr. John Oliverius. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/hadestown-teen-edition-comes-to-life-at-sjnd/
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"This one-person play, directed brilliantly by Kimberly Ridgeway... is among the strongest offerings I’ve seen in several decades of shows at the Altarena," writes Gene Kahane about "Fully Committed." Catch the show through February 22. Photo by Grizzly De Haro. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/altarena-playhouse-fully-committed/
The Foodbank Players are ushering in the holiday season with their production of "A Christmas Carol," with a new director at the helm. "Muldoon’s enthusiastic direction of the play was largely inspired by 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' movie and that came through clearly," writes Vivian Delchamps Wolf. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/foodbank-players-christmas-carol-especially-meaningful/
Playwright Naomi Iizuka reimagines Homer's "Odyssey" through her play "Anon(ymous)." Onstage through November 22, Encinal shares the story of Anon, a refugee immigrant in the United States who goes on a journey searching for his mother. Gene Kahane reviews the play with photos by Michael Ruggiero. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/anonymous-examines-modern-heros-journey/
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"It was, in a word, remarkable," raves Gene Kahane about AHS's production of "Ghostlight." Catch the remaining performances on November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/ahs-drama-department-performs-remarkable-ghostlight/
Sound familiar? An ambitious young woman uses manipulation, lies, and blackmail in an attempt to become a Broadway actor in Altarena Playhouse's latest production, "The Wisdom of Eve." Gene Kahane attends the show and reflects on the original book by Mary Orr. Photos by Grizzly De Haro. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/the-wisdom-eve-2-0/
"'Good People' is the kind of theater this reviewer craves every time he sees a play: a story of truth, written with craft, performed by amazing actors led by an insightful, sensitive director," writes Gene Kahane of Altarena Playhouse's latest production. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/good-people-wicked-good/
A lesser-known one act play by Tennessee Williams is bringing Southern Gothic overtures to Altarena Playhouse. "Set in New Orleans in 1937, the story is about the mysterious life and complex death of Sebastian Venable, poet and son to Violet Venable," writes Gene Kahane. Photos by Grizzly De Haro. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/suddenly-last-summer-explores-homosexuality-mental-illness/
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‘No need for a zig or a zag’: border tensions explored in play
“In the current political climate, such a poignant and cautionary tale of borders, displacement, and identity rings true.”
Read our article by Caoimhe McGONIGLE 👉 https://sharedfuture.news/no-need-for-a-zig-or-a-zag-border-tensions-explored-in-play/
Poodle skirts, black leather, and iconic toe-tapping beats are onstage now with Altarena Playhouse's production of 'Grease.' Kelly Flynt praises the energetic cast, fantastic visuals, and amazing set design that bring this classic musical to life. Take a look with these photos by Grizzly De Haro. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/electrifying-opening-grease-altarena-playhouse/
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