BY CARY GINELL They arrived at the theater for their first rehearsal in early summer. By the end of August, they were a family. What is this odd dynamic that…
BY CARY GINELL The character of Inspector Javert in "Les Miserables" is, to me, one of the most fascinating and complex in all of musical theater. Because of this, it…
Carlos Penaranda portrays one of the more colorful characters in ARTS' production of "Les Miserables," the opportunistic bumbling innkeeper, M. Thénardier. A versatile character actor, Penaranda also has a fine…
In the new musical "The Diary," Kimberly Hessler plays the role of Anne Frank. Kimberly is a recent graduate of USC with a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance.…
Any theater director will tell you that although there are plenty of talented leading players out there, vying for roles, a solid character actor or actress is as good as…
It's always great when a Ventura County venue debuts a new production. Logan Rica Smith has written a new romantic comedy called "Selling Love" that will be making its premiere…
We continue our discussion with Barbara and Lloyd Cooper about "The Diary," the new musical about the life of Anne Frank, which is making its premiere on August 22 at…
This is the first in a series of posts regarding the new musical "The Diary," which will be playing at the Scherr Forum for five performances from August 22 through…
Our last interview with a member of the cast of George Bernard Shaw's "A Doctor's Dilemma" is Robert Weibezahl. Bob is a veteran actor and author who, along with Paul…
Although her on-stage poise makes her look much older, Alexandra Vann, who plays Cosette in ARTS' production of "Les Miserables" is just seventeen years old. Home-schooled and living in Huntington…