We had April Deustchle on two years ago (Episode 175), where we talked about her life, her travels and what brought her to the bay area. An article came out in the SF Chronicle on October 28th that dealt with actors being mistreated at the Altarena. She comes back on to tell her side of the story and to engage in a bigger conversation about how the dialogue between actors and directors should be, and how beautiful and engaging theatre can be created while respecting the actors that deliver beautiful performances.
The SF Chronicle Article is here:
https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/a-vindictive-passive-aggressive-move-bay-area-community-theater-faces-allegations-of-racism-workplace-misconduct?fbclid=IwAR3IFr38PnDS_e9mYM3XWpZ8NsL2odCuPSCLapm0Bx3rPTxNRTaRaQRZiSg
For full disclosure, I (Reg Clay) reached out to Artistic Director Katina Letheule, to give her an opportunity to speak out and to give her version of what’s been going on, and she declined. I (Reg Clay) worked with Katina, who directed me doing It’s Only A Play, and didn’t have any issues with the production. This by no means diminishes the accusations made by the actors that did in fact have issues with the theatre.
SHOWS:
Meet John Doe (San Jose Stage)
Nov 23 – Dec 18
Norman Gee, Julian Lopez-Morilla (Episode 217) and
Nick Mandracchia (Episode 43) is in the show
https://www.thestage.org/season/meet-john-doe
Daryo’s All American Diner (Circa Pintig New Works Series)
Virtual reading on Nov 20 at 3pm ESP (12 Noon PST)
Conrad Panganiban (Episode 16) wrote the piece
To RSVP, please email ginger@circapintig.org
https://www.circapintig.org/category/monthly-beats/
A Slice of Life (Theatre Rhinoceros)
Nov 5 – 27
John Fisher (Episode 30) wrote and is directing the show
Christine U’Ren (Episodes 14 & 187) designed the poster
https://therhino.org
The River Bride (6th Street Playhouse)
LAST SHOW TOMORROW (Nov 20)
Terrance Smith (Episode 102) is in the show
https://6thstreetplayhouse.com/shows/2022-23/the-river-bride/
Two Trains Running (Marin Theatre Company)
Nov 25 – Dec 18
Dawn Monique Williams (Episode 112) is directing the show
Khary Moye (Episode 45) is in the show
https://www.marintheatre.org/productions/august-wilsons-two-trains-running
Clue (Center Repertory Theatre)
LAST SHOW TOMORROW (Nov 20)
Dorian Lockett (Episode 230) is in the show
https://www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14848/3094
Little Shop of Horrors (TheatreWorks)
Nov 30 – Dec 24
Jeffrey Lo (Episode 153) directs the show
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5743275/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
Sleeping Beauty (Presidio Theatre)
Dec 1 – 30
Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120, 225) and Sharon Shao (Episode 176) are in the show
https://www.presidiotheatre.org/show/2022sleepingbeauty/
2022 Innovator’s Showcase (Playground-SF)
Charles Darwin – Her True Story – Nov 18-20 (Latinex Mafia)
Letita Duarte (Episode 119) is in the show
La Vida Lobo (Nov 26 & 27)
Linda Amayo Hassan (Episode 83) wrote the play;
Katja Rivera (Episode 168) will be directing
https://playground-sf.org/incubator/
Something Rotten (West Valley Light Opera)
Nov 5 – Dec 3
Melissa Momboisse (Episode 140) is in the show
https://www.wvlo.org
Christmas in Oz (Coastal Repertory Theatre)
Dec 1 – 18
Danny Martin (Episode 71) is directing the show
https://www.coastalrep.com/upcoming
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Contra Costa Musical Theatre)
LAST SHOW TOMORROW (Nov 20)
Steven McCloud (Episode 144) is co-directing the play
Paul Plain (Episode 125) is in the play
https://www.ccmt.org
Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out!
The Black Man’s Heart
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