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…
Cary Ginell
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,…
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Carlos Penaranda talks about playing the dastardly funny M. Thénardier in “Les Miserables”
08/20/2013
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…
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Kimberly Hessler talks about playing Anne Frank in “The Diary”
08/19/2013
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…
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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…
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An interview with playwright Logan Rica Smith on her new comedy “Selling Love”
08/14/2013
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…