Ann Noble (Richard) in "Richard III" at A Noise Within (Photo by Craig Schwartz) A Noise Within theatre company has a knack for making old plays seem new. William Shakespeare’s historical tragedy “Richard III” is no exception, not least due to casting Ann Noble in the title role. Her performance as the ruthlessly manipulative would-be king is riveting, heightening our emotional investment in this gruesome tale of royalty behaving badly. Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos with a

From left: David DeSantos (Orsino) and Liza Seneca (Viola) in "Twelfth Night" at Antaeus Theatre Company (Photo by Geoffrey Wade) The...

This review was published in the Long Beach Post on Jan. 30, 2025 DeRod Taylor in Long Beach Shakespeare Company's "Richard III" (Photo...

Shakespearean taboo For most theatergoers, the byline “by William Shakespeare” carries a unique weight. Seeing his name attached to a...

Sometimes you see a show that begs the question, “Why can’t all Shakespeare be like this?” Shakespeare Theatre Company’s staging of “As...