“The Sorcerer” Was a Rare, Sweet Experience
Photos by John McCarthy A perfect day at the opera is a rare, sweet experience. It requires a lot: breathtaking vocal performances, elegant costumes, and an impressive orchestra. Luckily,…
SLOIFF Review: “Ramón Who Speaks to Ghosts”
Startingly Lighthearted Director Shervin Kermani only needs eight minutes to make you fall in love with Ramón. Docufiction short Ramón Who Speaks to Ghosts was shot on La Palma in…
SLOIFF Review: “The Veil”
Photo © Lívia Pasqual Thrilling Yet Nuanced A father who craves power. A son who hides desire. A daughter who carries the soul of a demon. The Veil lets you…
SLOIFF Review: “Far from the Plains”
A Stomach-Churning Drama Sometimes, growing up isn’t about learning to take control. It’s about learning to cope with the loss of it. Far from the Plains follows Frankie (Amari Bacchus),…
SLO Poetry Out Loud Rep Competes in Sacramento
Art is what gives me life. It’s the blood running through my veins, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” — Charlotte Bailey Charlotte Bailey, a freshman at Paso…
Never a Dull Moment in PCPA’s “Measure for Measure”
Photos by Luis Escobar Who doesn’t love a Shakespeare play? The brilliant dialogue. The timeless stories. The killer basketball shots. Well, that last item isn’t always what you get,…
Get Ready to Rock at “Million Dollar Quartet”
Photos by Ryan Loyd, Rylo Media Design A confession: I walked into Million Dollar Quartet, running now through March 8 at SLO REP, feeling somewhat under-qualified to review a…
Cambria Film Fest: “Odd Fish”
Transgender narratives in popular media tend to have one trait in common: glamour. Of course, there is nothing wrong with glamorous portrayals. Shows like Pose and Euphoria represent the beauty…
Greensfelder’s “Time Traveler” Targets Perspective
Jeanie Greensfelder’s new book of poetry invites readers to see the world as she feels it. Time Traveler is a lesson in perspective. The work spans more than 80 years,…
“Clue” Is Now a Play You’ll Love, Too
Photos by Ryan Loyd, Rylo Media Design A group of well-to-do strangers, each with something to hide, meets on a dark and stormy night in a mansion full of…