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Category Archives: Reviews
“Private Eyes” Explores Secrecy and Deception
By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the mourning Hamlet commissioned a play that pantomimes the murder of his father by his uncle to “catch the conscience of the king.” It is a very human inclination to … Continue reading
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“The Outsiders” Opens Tonight, November 7, at Palisades High School
Palisades High Schools has an amazing amount of talented actors and it is on display in a play The Outsiders, which opened tonight, Thursday, November 7. The full-length play was adapted by Christopher Serge in the 1976 book by S.E. … Continue reading
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“Emeka:1985” Debuts in Westwood
By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer When Chijioke Elizabeth Obi’s 16-year-old father came to the United States, he was a talented Nigerian who had earned a scholarship to study economics at a North Carolina university. “My dad was the last of … Continue reading
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“Social Studies” a Must See Documentary for Parents
Venice resident and documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield has produced a five-part series Social Studies, which is being presented on Hulu. Filmed in Los Angeles, Social Studies follows 15 students over the 2012-22 school year, as they navigate school after the … Continue reading
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Getty Villa Revives Ancient Hero in Outdoor Theater Production
By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor Over the 18 years that the Getty Villa has been presenting Greek and Roman drama, the Trojan War, its triumphant heroes and tragic outcomes have dominated thematically. This is the greatest battle in … Continue reading
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Emmys Were a Win-Win for Home Audience
The 76th Emmy Awards were held September 15, hosted by former Pacific Palisades Mayor Eugene Levy and son Dan. Radio talk show host Tim Conway Jr. on his September 16 show the next day, described the Levys as funny … Continue reading
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“tick, tick . . . Boom!” Explodes on Stage
The musical tick, tick . ..Boom!, which opened at Theatre Palisades on September 6 and will run through October 13, is thought-provoking, entertaining evening filled with great performances. This Broadway-quality production should not be missed by residents. “It’s one of … Continue reading
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New Play at Theatricum Pops the Myth of the Latino Vote
By LIBBY MOTIKA Circling the News Contributor It’s not often when you see a play about an election that doesn’t involve backroom drama, a candidate’s demons, or the breathless election-night count. No, Bernard Cubria is interested in the so-called myth … Continue reading
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Theatre Palisades Hosts TP Awards Ceremony
It is perhaps one of happiest and loveliest award ceremonies in Los Angeles, and Theatre Palisades once again it did not disappoint with its 2024 TP Award Show on August 11. The evening started with a delicious catered dinner that … Continue reading
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“Ride the Cyclone” Highly Entertaining
Ride the Cyclone is an entertaining and engrossing musical that will be performed this weekend at Pierson Playhouse by the newly formed Theatre Palisades Teen (TPTeen) group. “Okay, this is insane, how are we going to do this?” said Scarlett … Continue reading
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