Glenn Burke and The Gay High Five
by hanz enyeart In honor of the Major League Baseball season kicking off this month, we bring you the uncanny queer origin of one of the world’s most ubiquitous hand gestures. It’s the last day of the 1977 Major League Baseball season. In the sixth inning, leftfielder Dusty Baker sets a new record as […]
TOP CHEF OC BENEFITS THE PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER LAGUNA BEACH
By Tony Reverditto TOP Chef OC is an incomparable culinary experience, bringing together over 50 of the region’s finest chefs, sponsors, and culinary artisans. Each chef creates and serves an exclusive tableside dinner for 10 guests, perfectly paired with exquisite wines and presented at beautifully adorned tables designed by the participating restaurants and chefs. […]
TAKE FIVE WITH ‘WE ARE CONTINUOUS’ DIRECTOR KIAN KLINE-CHILTON
by brad hart 1) Could you share a bit about your exciting Diversionary Theatre directorial debut with the San Diego premiere of We Are Continuous? This feels like an incredible dream that I get to keep reliving over and over again. I especially feel an immense amount of gratitude and honor to be a […]
TABLE FOR TEN: A BENEFIT FOR SADDLEBACK FOUNDATION & PASCAL CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
by tony reverditto Table for 10 is an incomparable, decadent culinary experience bringing together more than 50 of the region’s finest chefs, culinary artisans and sponsors, taking place on the evening of Sunday, March 2. Each chef will create and serve an exclusive tableside dinner for 10 guests, perfectly paired with exquisite wines and presented […]
GAY ROMANCE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT DIVERSIONARY WITH ‘MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET’
by brad hart In 1965, Greenwich Village hosts an illegal backroom cabaret named The Never Get, where lovers Trevor and Arthur perform an act that openly celebrates gay romance for audiences who share their views. As they sing through the closing moments of a transformative decade, they navigate the conflicting temptations of career success and […]
WORLD PREMIERE EXPLORES THE VIBRANT LIFE, REMARKABLE LEGACY AND GROUNDBREAKING IMPACT OF JOAN RIVERS
by tony reverditto South Coast Repertory has introduced an American Icon Series, a program of plays that highlights people who have made a significant impact on the United States. The newest production in the series is Joan, a world premiere that explores the life, legacy and barrier-breaking legend of Joan Rivers. The show will run […]
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES FILM AND FAMILY
by chris carpenter The 23rd annual San Diego International Film Festival (SDIFF) will be “Celebrating the Power of Film” from Wednesday, October 16 through Sunday, October 20. Film lovers and filmmakers from around the world will once again gather to laud the art of cinematic storytelling. The five-day festival will feature red-carpet events, including the […]
A FANG-TASTIC CHAT WITH GEORGE KRISSA
RAGE Monthly contributor Andrew Stillman conducted an insightful interview with George Krissa regarding The Old Globe’s latest production, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, in which he portrays the titular character. Additionally, the discussion provided a deeper understanding of George’s background and experiences.
SAMUEL D. HUNTER’S DELICATE AND INTIMATE PLAY “CLARKSTON” HAS ITS WEST COAST PREMIERE IN LOS ANGELES
by brad hart Echo Theater Company brings to the stage an incredibly moving and thought-provoking new play that delves into the depths of human connection. Clarkston’s production is the West Coast premiere of a work by the highly acclaimed Samuel D. Hunter, who received the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” Directed by Chris Fields, the play […]
HCAG MEDICARE INSURANCE AGENCY IS MY SUPERHERO
by tony reverditto On the threshold of turning 65, I was inundated with telephone and mail solicitations from Medicare providers and agencies. As the milestone neared, I grew increasingly confused about how to navigate the process as the brochures and messages piled up. Luckily, I am involved with my local Chamber of Commerce, and […]