“Werewolf of AG” Plays on ’80s Hits
“Be afraid . . . be very afraid . . .” So opens Werewolf of Arroyo Grande, as the curtains part to reveal a full moon shining in a spooky…
“The Outsider” Takes You Inside
You might say there is a lot at stake in this year’s general election . . . serious issues, social issues, democratic issues. But whatever your concerns, it never hurts…
Roll Over, Shakespeare, Abbott Is Here
The tagline for Cuesta Drama’s latest production—“Shakespeare is gonna roll over in his grave”—is flat-out wrong, with apologies to Ben Abbott, the creator and director of A Mid-Semester Night’s Mashup.…
By the Sea Produces “Rock”
A Rock Sails By is an odd play. It has a science fiction component, but deals with real-life, all-too-human conditions and emotions that draw audiences in before any elements of…
“Follies” Pokes Cambria with Playful Puns
Photos by Sonya Jackson Chef-wars, singing nuns, “Miss Moonstone & Her Beaches,” and much, much more await you at The 2024 Follies: Cambria Night Live, part of Pinedorado Days, the…
“The Agitators” Burns Bright at PCPA
Photos by Luis Escobar, Reflections Photography Studio It’s a time of great agitation. Political parties are at each other’s throats. Women are up in arms about their longed-for rights. People…
Like Musicals? You’ll Love This!
Photo by Ryan Loyd, Rylo Media Design On August 16, SLO REP opened with one heck of a show! The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is a hilarious comedy that…
Tribute Show Train Keeps Chugging Along
The much-maligned-and-mocked tribute band phenomenon remains alive and well and on full display. But this was no ordinary tribute event on August 15—a warm summer night at the Clark Center…
Be Inspired by SMCT’s “Godspell”
Production dates August 9-25, 2024. Godspell is a lively, musical storytelling of the parables of Jesus Christ, as noted in the New Testament’s first book, Matthew. It loosely follows the…
“Annie” Features Enthusiastic, Playful Cast
This production was scheduled July 26-August 4, 2024. An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the antics of an enthusiastic cast on opening night of Annie, the beloved musical gracing the Cambria Center…