by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Nov. 14, 2025 Attitude, drive and touseled 80s hair reach new heights in Cyndi Lauper, Theresa Rebeck, and Christopher Ashley's new screen-to-stage adaptation of Working Girl, currently enjoying its debut at the La Jolla Playhouse. Based on the 1988 star-studded film of the same name, the musical's callbacks to the source material begin immediately with the opening scene aboard the Staten Island Ferry as Tess (Joanna “JoJo” Levesque), her best friend Cy

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Sept. 23, 2025 It would be wonderful if we all came pre-programmed with the tools that we need to navigate life's many challenging circumstances. However, it is undeniable that certain situations, times, places, and people can often disrupt our equilibrium. Taking back one's power can look like a number of things, including committing to any number of treatment plans and procedures. Such is the case in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s world premiere com

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, November 24, 2024 La Jolla Playhouse is jumping into the holiday hullaballoo with their newest production, the aptly named Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, Again, a world premiere on the Potiker stage. The production, written by UCSD alum Anna Ouyand Moench, captures a different angle on the traditional yuletide production... quite literally, it turns out... sneaking into the back recesses of the theatre and following

I was thrilled to have a chance to interview some fellow audience members from this weekend's matinee of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This play, based on the first person narrative by Mark Haddon, weaves a complex and creative tale that is being brought to life on the CCAE Theatricals stage. Let's hear what folks had to say about this limited run production: My thoughts? This production is handled so intentionally, integrating tech in a way that is meani

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, February 17, 2024 Those unfamiliar with Fun Home may arrive expecting a lighthearted 60s period piece, thanks to the production materials and the title… they’d be wrong. The show, which traverses a series of times and places throughout one woman’s life, is a visceral one, packing an emotional punch on the New Village Arts stage. Read the review at SanDiegoStory.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, February 6, 2024 “I want you to hear your voice,” Marjan breathes, “and fall in love with what it becomes.” But is what you become worth what you give up along the way? This is a central question of Sanaz Toossi’s 2023 Pulitzer Prize–winning play English, now running at The Old Globe through February. Read the review at San Diego Magazine.

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, Jan. 17, 2024 The cycle of acceptance, heartbreak, and hope are on full display in North Coast Repertory Theatre’s...

Interviewing audience members post-show is such a treat - it's a way to hear what our friends and colleagues in the community think of...

Making it a three-show holiday convo trifecta, this week, we took a moment to listen in to hear what Grinch-going audience members...

by Cassiopeia Guthrie, November 11, 2023 Change and the ways that challenge and loss inextricably link us together are at the heart of...