playwright Archives

Josefina López’s Latest Play ‘Electrico’ Puts Human Face On Painful, Deadly Piece Of American History

By steve.simmons0211 October 23, 2025Theatre

Josefina López is shining the light on a part of American history most people don’t know about—the lynching of hundreds to thousands of Mexicans in the Texas borderlands in the…

The Game’s Afoot At ICT With Fresh, Sassy Take On Sherlock Holmes And Dr. Watson

By steve.simmons0211 October 18, 2025Theatre

Two free-spirited women join forces to emerge from the pandemic as a reluctant "Odd Couple" adventure duo in Kate Hamill’s Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt.2B. Directed by Amie Farrell the…

Director Larry Eisenberg Puts The Music, Humor And Poignancy Into Theatre 40’s ‘Jukebox’

By steve.simmons0211 August 11, 2025Theatre

Larry Eisenberg’s personal experience gives him insights that make him the ideal director for Theatre 40’s current production of A Jukebox for The Algonquin. Paul Stroili’s comedy with heart is…

‘The Joy Ride’ Takes Audiences On A Road Trip Of Redemption, In A Convertible

By steve.simmons0211 October 2, 2024Q&A, Theatre

Playwright Jesse Bliss wants audiences to take a ride. And in a vintage convertible no less. Her play The Joy Ride, about four friends who “faced with challenges at a…

Play Exploring The Time Walt Disney Met With A Nazi Propagandist To Return In October

By steve.simmons0211 July 30, 2024Theatre

“If you had told me that Walt Disney met with a Nazi propagandist, I would not have believed you,” says director Matthew McCray. That historic confrontation between the beloved animation…

Heidi Schreck’s Touching Look At The Constitution’s Strengths And Flaws Now Playing In Long Beach

By steve.simmons0211 May 5, 2024Q&A, Theatre

Most people don’t think about how the U.S. Constitution affects their daily lives. Playwright Heidi Schreck – who shone in Constitutional debate competitions in her youth—developed a close personal relationship…

Women Go ‘Into The Breeches!’ In Heartfelt Comedy With A Message at Theatre 40

By steve.simmons0211 March 22, 2024Theatre

The phrase “the show must go on” takes on added poignancy and relevance in George Brant’s comedy Into the Breeches! Beverly Hills’ Theatre 40 is taking on the charming-yet-with-a-message play…

Playwright Josefina López Sees Her Dream Come True With Debut Of ‘Real Women Have Curves’ Musical

By steve.simmons0211 December 8, 2023Theatre

Josefina López is having a good year. The musical version of her pioneering play Real Women Have Curves debuts Thursday, Dec. 14 (previews started Wednesday) at American Repertory Theatre (ART)…

In ‘Walking In Space,’ A Family Finally Takes Action To Save Their Mother–And Themselves

By steve.simmons0211 September 10, 2023Theatre

Drug addiction is a blight on society. Playwright Garry Michael Kluger puts a human face on the epidemic with his new play, Walking in Space, now playing at Theatre West…

ICT’s World Premiere Of Wendy Graf’s ‘Exit Wounds’ Tackles Gun Violence From A Unique Perspective

By steve.simmons0211 August 24, 2023Q&A, Theatre

Gun violence and school shootings are an epidemic plaguing our society. Wendy Graf’s play Exit Wounds takes a hard-hitting and moving look at the issue from the point of view…