In a year when staying in is required, arts organizations across the county have plenty of virtual options to help you celebrate Christmas day.
Tag: South Coast Repertory
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Hodgins: Theaters Determined to Recreate Magic Online, Is It Worth the Effort?
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?
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Hodgins: Orange County Arts in Limbo as Groups Big and Small Ponder the Future
Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
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Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
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.
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South Coast Repertory Announces New Season, Tries to Salvage Current One
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.
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Hodgins: What’s in Store for Theater on O.C.’s Biggest Stages?
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.
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Hodgins: ‘She Loves Me’ Serves as a Fine Directorial Debut
REVIEW: This talent-filled production of an underappreciated musical keeps it simple with a solid, sweet production directed by SCR artistic director David Ivers.
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Hodgins: SCR’s New Leader Tears Down Walls, Builds Bridges, Directs a Musical
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.
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Not-to-Miss Arts and Cultural Events for Early 2020
Check out the events we are excited about for rest of the arts season in Orange County.
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It’s the End of an Era as Friends and Fans Say Goodbye to Hal Landon Jr.’s Scrooge
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.
