Eric Marchese https://voiceofoc.org Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:23:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Eric Marchese https://voiceofoc.org 32 32 128151149 O.C.Theatre Guild Award Winners Recognized at Second Annual Ceremony https://voiceofoc.org/2023/04/o-c-theatre-guild-award-winners-recognized-at-second-annual-ceremony/ Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171023

Biggest winner is Chance Theater, with 14 awards for its productions of “Cry It Out” and the musicals “Green Day’s American Idiot” and “Next to Normal.”

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Biggest winner is Chance Theater, with 14 awards for its productions of “Cry It Out” and the musicals “Green Day’s American Idiot” and “Next to Normal.”

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]]> 3171023 Stage Door Closes Its Doors, For Now https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/stage-door-closes-its-doors-for-now/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3169048

The Anaheim community theater, which fell victim to the pandemic’s economics, provided unusual fare for its patrons.

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The Anaheim community theater, which fell victim to the pandemic’s economics, provided unusual fare for its patrons.

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]]> 3169048 SCR Plays up the ‘Repertory’ Concept, Pairing Two Similar-themed Plays as ‘Voices of America’ https://voiceofoc.org/2023/01/scr-plays-up-the-repertory-concept-pairing-two-similar-themed-plays-as-voices-of-america/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3167844

SCR theatergoers will see the same actors in alternating-night performances of ‘The Little Foxes’ and ‘Appropriate.’

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SCR theatergoers will see the same actors in alternating-night performances of ‘The Little Foxes’ and ‘Appropriate.’

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]]> 3167844 What’s Coming Up in Arts & Culture for 2023? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/01/whats-coming-up-in-arts-culture-for-2023/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3167420

Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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]]> 3167420 Chance Theater’s Resident Playwright Program Gives Emerging Scribes a Leg Up https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/chance-theaters-resident-playwright-program-gives-emerging-scribes-a-leg-up/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164829

It took more than a decade, but in 2011, the Anaheim Hills-based company began collaborations with a continuing series of playwrights from across the nation.

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It took more than a decade, but in 2011, the Anaheim Hills-based company began collaborations with a continuing series of playwrights from across the nation.

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]]> 3164829 ‘Nina Simone’ Shows the Performer at a Crossroads as She Throws in with the Movement https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/nina-simone-shows-the-performer-at-a-crossroads-as-she-throws-in-with-the-movement/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163910

Christina Ham’s rebuilt 2016 revue-style drama is now more of a think piece, making South Coast Rep’s Orange County premiere essentially a world premiere.

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Christina Ham’s rebuilt 2016 revue-style drama is now more of a think piece, making South Coast Rep’s Orange County premiere essentially a world premiere.

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]]> 3163910 VOC Staff Pick the Best for the 2022 Arts & Culture Fall Season https://voiceofoc.org/2022/09/voc-staff-pick-the-best-for-the-2022-arts-culture-fall-season/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163026

Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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]]> 3163026 New Swan Shakespeare Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/new-swan-shakespeare-festival-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary/ Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161601

Launched in 2012, its home is an innovative, 16-ton modular theater that must be constructed every summer on the UC Irvine campus.

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Launched in 2012, its home is an innovative, 16-ton modular theater that must be constructed every summer on the UC Irvine campus.

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]]> 3161601 A Concert Helps Heal the Wounds of a Senseless Tragedy at Laguna Woods Church https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/a-concert-helps-heal-the-wounds-of-a-senseless-tragedy-at-laguna-woods-church/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161332

Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale join forces to bring an evening of music in a 'Concert of Healing' for Geneva Presbyterian Church, months after a shooting there killed one person and wounded five others.

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Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale join forces to bring an evening of music in a 'Concert of Healing' for Geneva Presbyterian Church, months after a shooting there killed one person and wounded five others.

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]]> 3161332 It’s the Third Time Around for Reader’s Theater Summer Festival in Newport Beach https://voiceofoc.org/2022/07/its-the-third-time-around-for-readers-theater-summer-festival-in-newport-beach/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3160890

Launched in 2019 and dark in 2020, coastal theater’s program is now an annual celebration of both new and established plays.

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Launched in 2019 and dark in 2020, coastal theater’s program is now an annual celebration of both new and established plays.

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]]> 3160890 SCR’ Observes 125th Anniversary of Playwright Thornton Wilder’s Birth with a New Production of ‘Our Town’ https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/scr-observes-125th-anniversary-of-playwright-thornton-wilders-birth-with-a-new-production-of-our-town/ Fri, 06 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152713

Celebrated writer broke ground with his 1938 masterpiece. Even today, it’s still startlingly innovative – and potent.

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Celebrated writer broke ground with his 1938 masterpiece. Even today, it’s still startlingly innovative – and potent.

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]]> 3152713 Newly Renovated La Habra Depot Theatre Reopens as Home to Phantom Projects https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/newly-renovated-la-habra-depot-theatre-reopens-as-home-to-phantom-projects/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152468

The teen-oriented La Mirada-based theater company, now in its 25th year, has become the historic La Habra venue’s resident troupe.

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The teen-oriented La Mirada-based theater company, now in its 25th year, has become the historic La Habra venue’s resident troupe.

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]]> 3152468 SCR Adds Some New Wrinkles to Its 2022 Pacific Playwrights Festival https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/scr-adds-some-new-wrinkles-to-its-2022-pacific-playwrights-festival/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3151567

The 24th time around for the vaunted program features five staged readings, one full production, and a sneak peek at an in-development musical.

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The 24th time around for the vaunted program features five staged readings, one full production, and a sneak peek at an in-development musical.

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]]> 3151567 Pearl Cleage’s ‘What I Learned in Paris,’ Coming to SCR, Seems Tailor-made for the Moment https://voiceofoc.org/2022/02/pearl-cleages-what-i-learned-in-paris-coming-to-scr-seems-tailor-made-for-the-moment/ Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:59:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3149487

Set in 1973, the 2012 dramedy is a rom-com about ordinary people set against the backdrop of politics and the civil rights movement – issues as relevant now as ever.

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Set in 1973, the 2012 dramedy is a rom-com about ordinary people set against the backdrop of politics and the civil rights movement – issues as relevant now as ever.

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]]> 3149487 Latest SCR Show Underscores the Benson-Nguyen Connection https://voiceofoc.org/2022/01/latest-scr-show-underscores-the-benson-nguyen-connection/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:23:23 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3147733

Founding artistic directors of South Coast Repertory and Chance Theater have forged a friendship and mutual admiration after over a decade working together.

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Founding artistic directors of South Coast Repertory and Chance Theater have forged a friendship and mutual admiration after over a decade working together.

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]]> 3147733 Ann E. Wareham is Leaving Laguna Playhouse https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/ann-e-wareham-is-leaving-laguna-playhouse/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:03:38 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3146496

The venerated performing arts institution is among the few West Coast theaters to celebrate a 100th birthday. Wareham, who was the third artistic director in its history, departs at the end of the year.

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The venerated performing arts institution is among the few West Coast theaters to celebrate a 100th birthday. Wareham, who was the third artistic director in its history, departs at the end of the year.

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]]> 3146496 Orange County Once Again Readies to Celebrate the Holidays with Music and More https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/orange-county-once-again-readies-to-celebrate-the-holidays-with-music-and-more/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:43:21 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3145798

Need a few ideas for getting out to celebrate the holidays? The Arts & Culture team has put together a list of their favorites for the upcoming season.

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Need a few ideas for getting out to celebrate the holidays? The Arts & Culture team has put together a list of their favorites for the upcoming season.

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]]> 3145798 Four OC Artists Reflect on $25,000 in State Grants and Share Their Visions for a Better Future https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/four-o-c-artists-reflect-on-25000-in-state-grants-and-share-their-visions-for-a-better-future/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:14:47 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3145731

California Arts Council announces recipients of new 2021 fellowship program that recognizes, uplifts and celebrates California artists.

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California Arts Council announces recipients of new 2021 fellowship program that recognizes, uplifts and celebrates California artists.

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]]> 3145731 Personal and Global Traumas Influence the New Greenberg Play at SCR https://voiceofoc.org/2021/10/personal-and-global-traumas-influence-the-new-greenberg-play-at-scr/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:45:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3139802

Actor, director, playwright and dramaturg are united in creating ‘A Shot Rang Out’ at SCR. It’s a product of our pandemic existence – all without ever saying ‘COVID’ or directly referencing it.

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Actor, director, playwright and dramaturg are united in creating ‘A Shot Rang Out’ at SCR. It’s a product of our pandemic existence – all without ever saying ‘COVID’ or directly referencing it.

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]]> 3139802 A Look at Orange County’s Arts & Culture for Fall 2021 https://voiceofoc.org/2021/09/a-look-at-orange-countys-arts-culture-for-fall-2021/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3137799

Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out the best in visual arts, theater, classical music, dance, culture and food.

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Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out the best in visual arts, theater, classical music, dance, culture and food.

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