Written by Dominique Morisseau, the play is based on the true story of six Black teengers charged with attempted murder for the beating of a white Jena High student.
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Review: Cal Rep’s ‘In The Blood’ paints terrifying and tragic picture of poverty
The superb blend of lighting, sound and props create a gritty and realistic world that leaves audiences feeling uncomfortable and empathetic for the play’s vivid characters.
Cal Rep’s ‘In The Blood’ reinterprets the classic ‘The Scarlet Letter’
Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the play is a modern interpretation of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” and will be coming to the Players Theater at Long Beach State from Feb. 14 to March 1.
Cal Rep’s ‘Romeo and Juliet: Hard Way Home’ puts a Southern spin on the classic play
The tragic love story is countrified by Brandi Carlile’s album “Bear Creek” in the Long Beach State production.
Cal Rep production ‘Hookman’ is a clever and hopeful tale of life after tragedy
The slasher-comedy “Hookman” by Lauren Yee at CSULB’s Studio Theatre tells the story of Lexi, a freshman in college navigating life after a tragedy.
An operatic spin on the condemned
Philip Glass turns Franz Kafka’s “In The Penal Colony” into an opera with the help of previously incarcerated students.
Get ready with LBSU’s ‘Cabaret’
The night before the opening of “Cabaret” had cast and crew alike busy and buzzing, trying to perfect their show. Since early December, the crew has been putting in hours of work a day to get “Cabaret” ready for people to see. Each aspect of California Repertory’s first show of[Read More…]
Cal Rep play tackles discrimination of women in latest play
The stage floor of the Studio Theater was littered with multi-colored confetti when suddenly the prop gate was raised upwards, transporting the audience to a place that tackles the misogyny of the current, contemporary society head on. The California Repertory Company presented “The Funfair,” a play that’s overall message is[Read More…]
LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk remembered in Cal Rep’s production of ‘Dear Harvey’
The life and long lasting impact of Harvey Milk, LGBTQ activist and first openly gay politician elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, was brought to life Friday at the California Repertory’s opening performance of “Dear Harvey.” Written by Long Beach State professor Patricia Loughrey and directed by Cal[Read More…]
‘Dear Harvey’ tells the story of an LGBT pioneer and activist
While many have heard the name Harvey Milk, not everyone is aware of the lasting impact the late politician had on the course of LGBT history. California Repertory is going to change that with its next production, “Dear Harvey,” which chronicles the history-altering life of LGBT rights activist and politician,[Read More…]