Articles by Peter Balaskas
Jitney Theatre Review - August Wilson’s Jackpot of a Jalopy Jaunts into Orange County
As far as JITNEY is concerned, South Coast Repertory has chosen a perfectly dynamic way to end their 2011-2012 season, courtesy of a top-notch cast, led by SCR vet Charlie Robinson
The Prince of Atlantis Theatre Review - A Royal Gem in Orange County
This World Premiere at the South Coast Repertory proves to be a success while delving into family and self-discovery
The Burbank International Film Festival - Legendary Roger Corman Honored; Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films Saluted
At the 2011 Burbank International Film Festival: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film Night, Cinematic Guru Roger Corman received The Pioneer in Sci-Fi Filmmaking Award, paving the way for promising filmmakers in the genre
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Review - This "Errors" is Truly Flawless
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Review - This "Errors" is Truly Flawless
SOC regulars Shaun Anthony and Jeremy Schaeg, as well as Alyssa Bradac’s expert direction, help provide a slide-splitting finale to the Orange County theatre’s 20th season
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Review - This "Errors" is Truly Flawless
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Review - This "Errors" is Truly Flawless
The Comedy of Errors Theatre Review - This "Errors" is Truly Flawless
Julius Caesar Theatre Review - A Bloody Good Voyage into Betrayal
With Director Carl Reggiardo at the helm, and veteran actors David Denman and John Walcutt as the leads, S.O.C. 20th Anniversary opener mixes political action with keen philosophical insight on ambition and honor
A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre Review - This Wonderful "Dream" Shines in the Hills
Director Sam R. Ross and his brilliant actors bring this adapted, updated, and shortened romantic comedy to life with side-splitting results
Extraordinary Chambers Theatre Review – This “Chambers” Opens the Door to Genocide and Inner Pain
Courtesy of the riveting eloquence of David Wiener’s text and the potent performances by its stars, CHAMBERS explores the agonies of loss with realistically frightening results
As You Like It Theatre Review - Orange County Shakespeare's Comedic Production a Charming Debut for its 2009 Season
Shakespeare Orange County's AS YOU LIKE IT is a joyous, exciting adventure into love and mistaken identity, courtesy of a solid direction by Carl Reggiardo and a phenomenal performance by Kara Revel as Rosalind
Richard III Theatre Review - The Infamous Duke of Gloucester Seduces and Kills With Sinister Glee at A Noise Within
The Bard's most notorious historical villain is very much alive and well (but, alas, this cannot be said for his victims) as RICHARD III proves to be an spectacular 2009/2010 season opener for the Glendale based theatre troupe
Southern Comfort Theater Review - Long Beach Production is a Romantic "Comfort" for the Soul
With veteran actors Michael Learned and Granville Van Dusen at the helm, Kathleen Clark’s play on the budding relationship between a retired widow and widower brings a glimmer of romantic hope in a world filled with bitter cynicism
A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre Review - A Hilariously Sweet "Dream" in Orange County
Director Mark Rucker’s vision and the comedic timing of his talented cast illustrate once again the superior craftsmanship this Orange County theatre troupe possesses
The Train Driver Theatre Review - This "Driver" Gloriously Rockets Full Speed Ahead
This year, Athol Fugard’s U.S. premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER is a true testament of how a talented playwright and theatre company can come together to create a story about race, rage, and redemption
King Lear Theatre Review - This King Lear Howls With Madness and Pride
Director Thomas F. Bradac and his talented cast at Shakespeare Orange County elevate this complex epic about betrayal and pride to uncanney levels of theatrical brilliance
The Three Musketeers Theatre Review - Topanga Canyon Adaptation of Historial Epic Tragically Misses Its Mark
Sadly, Director Ellen Geer tries too hard to include every aspect of Dumas’s classic, resulting in a disastrous second act that brings down the entire play
Blank Theatre Review - Solo Artist Presents Profound Theatrical Mosaic About Identity
L.A. performer Brian Stanton demonstrates his multifaceted skills as an actor and playwright in his one-man show BLANK, which details his journey about how an adopted young man decides to meet his birth mother
A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre Review - Magnificent Magic Comes Alive at The Botanicum Once Again
For the fifth year in a row, the Will Geer Theatre continues its annual tradition of producing this enjoyable Shakespearean production that appeals to all ages
Hamlet Theatre Review - Theatricum Botanicum's 2010 Season Opener "To Be" the Beginning of a Phenomenal Theatrical Summer
Theatricum Botanicum regulars Mike Peebler, Melora Marshal, Jeff Wiesen, and Susan Angelo alternate their performances as the Danish prince and his conflicted mother, resulting in what may be the best production of this Shakespearean play that has been conjured in Southern California to date
Behind the Gates Theatre Review - World Premiere of Wendy Graf's Latest Play Cannot Conceal Flaws
Sadly, despite the riveting performances of Annika Marks and Keliher Walsh, Graf’s clichéd dialogue and one-note characterization fail to explore the multi-faceted world of an Orthodox Jewish culture
Awake and Sing! Theatre Review - Brilliant Acting Drives Odets Masterpiece
With regard to A Noise Within’s production of this play, their talented cast illuminates these timeless themes of desperation, dreams, and the fragility of family
Playboy of the Western World Theatre Review - A Noise Within's Production of J.M.Synge's Classic Provides Poetic End to 2009-2010 Season
Director Geoff Elliot and his talented cast bring humor, pathos, and the lyrical dialogue of Synge’s masterpiece to the Glendale stage
Much Ado About Nothing Theatre Review - A Noise Within Makes Something Out of "Nothing"
With regard to MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, A Noise Within has wonderfully shown the proper balance of chemistry and character through fine direction and the exceptional performances of its stars, Torri Higginson and JD Cullum
The Unexpected Man Theatre Review - Bright Eyes Production of Yasmina Reza Play is an Expected Romantic Pleasure
At The Lounge Theatre, Bright Eyes Productions successfully captures the eloquence of Yasmina Reza’s dialogue and the magical chemistry of her characters
The Top Ten Films of the Decade (2000-2009) - Come and See Which Films Stood Out as the Best These Past Ten Years
If you are interested in knowing what the Top Ten Films from 2000-2009 were, come and enjoy the cinematic ride
Waiting for Godot Theatre Review - A Noise Within's 2010 Opener of Beckett's Absurdist Classic is Worth the Wait
For the third year in a row, A Noise Within’s WAITING FOR GODOT is a pleasurable, absurdist tradition of smooth direction and frenetic, nuanced acting
Noises Off Theatre Review - A Noise Within Ends Fall 2009 Season With the Sounds of Side-splitting Laughter
The Glendale based theatre group’s production of NOISES OFF is a perfectly oiled farcical machine that combines the incredible talents of its direction, the acting, and especially the often underappreciated scenic crew
Tree Theatre Review - Ensemble Studio Theatre's World Premiere Delves Into Issues Regarding Family and Race
Under the smooth direction of Jessica Kubzansky and a quartet of talented actors, TREE is a significant work that explores how a damaged, fragmented family seeks to heal itself by confronting painful secrets that are screaming to be revealed
- Thursday May 24th
- 8:00 PM | FINDING THE BURNETT HEART
- 8:00 PM | THE COLOR PURPLE - THE MUSICAL @ Celebration Theatre
- 8:00 PM | NO TIME TO WEEP
- 8:00 PM | Jitney---South Coast Reperatory
- 8:00 PM | MORMON BOY TRILOGY
- 8:00 PM | Re-Animator The Musical
- 8:00 PM | THE CHILDREN @ The Theatre @ Boston Court
- 8:00 PM | SOPHIA
- 8:00 PM | OUR LADY OF 121st STREET
- 8:30 PM | PATTY! A PoP! Music Religious Revival
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