Ensemble cast of "Wild Child" at Laguna Playhouse. From left: Mathew Fedorek, Davide Costa, Jacob Zelonky, Jennifer Noble, Salima Gangani, Chad Doreck, Amanda Angeles and Gabby Dahlen (Photo by Joan Marcus) The Breathe Project’s new musical “Wild Child” — with its book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by Julianne Wick Davis — is having its world premiere through Oct. 4 at the Laguna Playhouse, expertly directed by John Simpkins. While the play’s focus on teen trauma in a

From top: Chad Doreck (Joe Biden), T.J. Wilkins (Barack Obama) and Jenna Pastuszek (Hillary Clinton) in "44" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (Photo by Bella Marie Adams) For some, it’s the perfect panacea — an unofficial and unsanctioned musical homage to our 44th U.S. president, Barack Obama. Simply called “44: The Musical,” the show is also riotously funny, amazingly acted, and features a live band, fantastic singing and smooth dance moves not only by Barack (of course!) but Mi