20 Questions for Joe Iconis
The composer talks about his early theatrical experiences and his inspirations for writing ‘The Black Suits.’
All Stories About La Jolla Playhouse
Executive Note for Oct. 2013: The Great Outdoors
Pioneering architects remind us that a theatre is more than just a building–and that, sometimes, it needn’t even be a building at all.
The Long View: A Look at Tim Dang’s Legacy
After 20 years leading the groundbreaking Asian-American troupe East West Players, Tim Dang is still looking ahead at challenges yet to be met.
In Immersive Theatre, the Audience Members Are the Actors
“Sleep No More” may be all the rage, but stateside companies such as Third Rail Projects, Bricolage Production Company, and La Jolla Playhouse are creating works that let audiences break the rules.
It’s Better With a Band: Musical Theatre’s Next Tune
Forget jukebox shows and rock stars; the American musical looks and sounds more like a jam session between indie bands and theatre artists.
Group Think
Shape-shifting ensembles are surfacing on major U.S. stages, trailing new techniques and changing the playmaking rules.
News in Brief for February 2013
New works, vintage posters, a Chicago theatre buffet.
Those Evil Machines
Des McAnuff will direct “Yoshimi” at La Jolla Playhouse through Dec. 16.
What Dramaturgs Want
Calling all dramaturgs, one-time dramaturgs, would-be dramaturgs! What production in the coming season have you heard about that you wish you were working on as a dramaturg? What is it about this show that afflicts you with dramaturgical envy?
Watching Kate Whoriskey
All eyes are on the inventive young director with a penchant for the classics and a flair for dynamic visuals.
