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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?
Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
REVIEW: This talent-filled production of an underappreciated musical keeps it simple with a solid, sweet production directed by SCR artistic director David Ivers.
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.
Check out the events we are excited about for rest of the arts season in Orange County.
Hal Landon Jr.’s final performance as Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” was attended by devoted fans. For many, the annual trip to see the show has been a multi-generational tradition. Landon played the iconic role for 40 years.
A donation from Julianne Argyros will provide funds for SCR to develop a new production of “A Christmas Carol.”