Live Theater in O.C. – and What the Pandemic Hath Wrought
ARTS & CULTURE
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The term ‘viral’ now has a lethal new meaning, as a microscopic virus has forced theater companies to reinvent themselves on a level of several orders of magnitude.
Christmas in the Time of COVID-19
ARTS & CULTURE
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In a year when staying in is required, arts organizations across the county have plenty of virtual options to help you celebrate Christmas day.
Hodgins: Theaters Determined to Recreate Magic Online, Is It Worth the Effort?
ARTS & CULTURE
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South Coast Repertory recently streamed its production of “Outside Mullingar.” The production was filmed during a pre-opening night performance so that the theater could stream it online for audiences after its live performances were canceled due to the coronavirus. While organizations are eager to continue to engage with their audiences, are strategies like this worth it?
Hodgins: Orange County Arts in Limbo as Groups Big and Small Ponder the Future
ARTS & CULTURE
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Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
ARTS & CULTURE
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As California’s shelter-at-home period continues, many religious and cultural institutions that regularly welcome large crowds have creatively adapted to new challenges. Plus, a look at options at cultural institutions.
South Coast Repertory Announces New Season, Tries to Salvage Current One
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Normally, when a performing art organization announces a new season, the main order of business is talking about the subject at hand: all the shows that will tempt the public over the next year. This year, of course, is different.
Hodgins: What’s in Store for Theater on O.C.’s Biggest Stages?
ARTS & CULTURE
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In our series “The Decade Ahead,” Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture writers speculate on what is on the horizon for Orange County in the next ten years. First up: Paul Hodgins tackles what is possibly in store for the county’s biggest theaters.
Hodgins: ‘She Loves Me’ Serves as a Fine Directorial Debut
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REVIEW: This talent-filled production of an underappreciated musical keeps it simple with a solid, sweet production directed by SCR artistic director David Ivers.
Hodgins: SCR’s New Leader Tears Down Walls, Builds Bridges, Directs a Musical
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With almost a year under his belt as the new artistic director at South Coast Repertory, David Ivers is finding his footing and carving out his place with the Orange County institution.
Not-to-Miss Arts and Cultural Events for Early 2020
ARTS & CULTURE
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Check out the events we are excited about for rest of the arts season in Orange County.