A Family in Turmoil . . . in 1183
What's a little civil war among family? That’s one question as Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department presents James Goldman's 1966 play, The Lion in Winter. Another question, while we’re…
A Standing Ovation for Orchestra Novo
A sold-out crowd packed the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College on Sunday afternoon to watch Orchestra Novo bring to life the silent film Safety…
Drop in on “Golden Pond” at CCAT
Ernest Thompson’s earnest reflection on aging, renewal, and family reconciliation—otherwise known as the 1979 play (and 1981 movie) On Golden Pond—carries heartfelt messages of everyday life that still resonate with,…
Viewing Nature Through Bedford’s “Window”
When we moved our family to San Luis Obispo 34 years ago, we vowed never to take for granted that we were now living in one of the most exquisitely…
The Siren Brings Burning Witches Back
(Witches’) hats off to The Siren for bringing metal to the Central Coast. Burning Witches graced us with their presence at the Morro Bay venue on Sunday, October 27. The…
“Misery” Isn’t for the Faint of Heart
Photo by Ryan C. Loyd, Rylo Media Design Sinister and cinematic music . . . an uncomfortable cottage in the middle of a snowy Colorado wood . . . lights…
“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…