Read more about the article “Funny Thing” Honors Classic Comedy In Sondheim’s Musical Farce
Nick Santa Maria (Pseudolus), Larry Raben (Hysterium), David Ruprecht (Senex), and Andrew Metzger (Marcus Lycus) in "Everybody Ought to Have a Maid" (photo by Ed Krieger)

“Funny Thing” Honors Classic Comedy In Sondheim’s Musical Farce

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL Laurel and Hardy must be smiling in the comedy Valhalla. Cabrillo Music Theatre's near-perfect production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which…

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Read more about the article “Coming Distractions” Highlights Breadth of Young Talent in Ventura County Theater
Carly Shukiar sings "One Perfect Moment" from "Bring It On!" (photo by Barbara Mazeika)

“Coming Distractions” Highlights Breadth of Young Talent in Ventura County Theater

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL Coming Distractions, a one-night concert benefiting Panic! Productions and the theater arts program at Newbury Park High School was earmarked as a live preview of musicals…

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Read more about the article Performer Scott Dreier Talks About His Devotion to Doris Day in His One-Man Show, “Doris and Me”
Scott Dreier in "Doris and Me"

Performer Scott Dreier Talks About His Devotion to Doris Day in His One-Man Show, “Doris and Me”

BY CARY GINELL It's not often when a person is able to develop their own stage show about their idol, but for the past four years, actor/singer Scott Dreier has…

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Read more about the article Michael Fischer Reveals Improv Techniques in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
Vice Principal Douglas Panch (Michael Fischer) gets ready to ding another contestant in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (photo by Paul Cranmer)

Michael Fischer Reveals Improv Techniques in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

BY CARY GINELL I haven't posted a story yet this year because I've been busy. For the past two weeks, I've been immersed in learning the flute part to the…

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Read more about the article Righteous Brothers Musical Needs More Soul and Inspiration
L-R: Backup singers Brooke Van Grinsven, Nicole Chapman, and Amanda Harrison with Morgan Lauff (Bill Medley) and Brenden MacDonald (Bobby Hatfield) (photo by Doug Engalla)

Righteous Brothers Musical Needs More Soul and Inspiration

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL The prospect of a new stage musical about the Righteous Brothers is an enticing idea, and with the premiere of That Lovin' Feelin', James A. Zimmerman's new…

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Read more about the article “Let’s Put On a Show!” – Brittany Danyel Talks About “The Thirty-Nine Steps”: a Tour de Farce
The 3 Maskateers: Ezra Eels, Brittany Danyel, and Hanna Mitchell in "The 39 Steps" (photo by P. Kirby Russell)

“Let’s Put On a Show!” – Brittany Danyel Talks About “The Thirty-Nine Steps”: a Tour de Farce

BY CARY GINELL Putting on a play or musical is a daunting enough task, but to do it with only a handful of people and no budget, is something only…

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Read more about the article Too Many Kooks Don’t Spoil This Soup in Agoura High’s “On the Razzle”
Jesse Fulton (Weinberl), director Bibi Kemper, assistant director Cjoe Gil, and Corinne Burkert (Frau Fischer) pause to pose for a picture during a rehearsal of "On the Razzle"

Too Many Kooks Don’t Spoil This Soup in Agoura High’s “On the Razzle”

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL Last weekend, Agoura High School presented the comedic farce On the Razzle, which was staged at the school's black box theatre in the Performing Arts Education Center.…

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