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Review: Immersive ‘Red’ at Laguna Playhouse
From left: James Hayden Rodriguez (Ken) and Rob Nagle (Rothko) in "Red" at Laguna Playhouse (Photo by Jason Niedle) What do artists talk about when they talk about art? That is the subject of John Logan’s play “Red,” assuredly directed by J. Scott Lapp at the Laguna Playhouse through June 28. Specifically, middle-aged artist Mark Rothko (Rob Nagle) talks to his young assistant Ken (James Hayden Rodriguez) about art (mostly his own), philosophy, myth and the color red. The fir
Anita W. Harris
6 hours ago3 min read
Review: ‘Hollywood Treatment’ at Santa Monica Playhouse
From left: Alexandra Fatovich and Karlie Smith in "Hollywood Treatment" at Santa Monica Playhouse (Photo by Alec James Gould) Written and directed by Lara and Greg McCarthy, “Hollywood Treatment” at Santa Monica Playhouse is a dark comedy centered on Dr. Manwick, a therapist trying to help her clients work through their problems while barely keeping control of her own. As the play moves through her weekly client sessions, it explores love, relationships, ambition, mental heal
Dondre Tuck
2 days ago3 min read
Review: ‘Melt’ at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
Written by Shak Kanish and directed by Fabiana Medici and Chris Prinzo, “Melt” is a new play about college-student actors Eli and Ryan rehearsing a play written by their professor, performed on June 11 at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Set design is simple but effective. A blue couch, red theatre seats, a locker, and small table help establish a college environment and give the characters a clear space in which to exist. Lighting design is one of the stronger tec
Anita W. Harris
2 days ago2 min read
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