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In this episode Director Maggie Mixsell and the history and final performance of Speaking of Stories. UCSB’s “Into the Beautiful North” The Independent Awards Santa Barbara’s Summer Shows DramaDogs, “The Lost Virginity Tour” INFO PCPA, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” INFO Ensemble Theatre, “Dancing Lessons” INFO SBCC, “How to Succeed in Business Without

Nita June Davanzo of DogStar Theater Company joins Maggie and Anna to discuss Intimate Constellations, DogStar’s upcoming evening of stories, music, conversation and wine featuring the works of Arthur Miller, Susan Glaspell, Sam Shepherd, Tenessee Williams and more. Photographer/Artist Nathaniel Gray stops by to discuss Santa Barbara Project, his two-year community photography project featuring black

The Roaming Theatre Collaborative (Karen Baltzley, Harrison Derbyshire, Danielle Draper, Lucas Nelson, and Lindsay Twigg) perform a 10-minute radio play for a live audience as part of Roaming Theatre’s recent cabaret show, “Food for the Journey.” Anna and Maggie chat with Roaming Theatre about their cabaret and about the collaborative’s upcoming plans. Back in the

Anna and Maggie look back on 2018 and look forward to 2019 in the Santa Barbara theatre scene, and discuss gender representation in this season’s productions.

Anne Torsiglieri and Risa Brainin join Maggie and Anna to discuss “A” Train, opening this weekend at Center Stage Theatre. Charles Donelan of the Santa Barbara Independent says it’s “simply the best solo show and quite likely the best original play of any kind to come out of Santa Barbara this decade, and it will

This week Anna and Maggie discuss Santa Barbara Shakespeare’s return to Manning Park in Montecito with its second ever Shakespearean production of As You Like It, directed by our Anna Jensen. Joining the discussion are Lindsey Twigg, Matt Smith, and Blake Benlan.

Performance Dates/Times: October 13th at 4pm, and October 14th at 12pm and 4pm.

One of his most popular comedies, As You Like It contains everything one wishes for in a Shakespearean romance‒ nobility, convoluted love webs and mistaken identities. Duke Frederick has usurped the court from his brother Duke Senior, the rightful ruler, and banishes him to the forest of Arden. Caught in the middle of the power clash between the dukes, their respective daughters, Rosalind and Celia, escape the oppression of court life in favor of the forest of Arden. Meanwhile, Oliver from the household of the deceased Sir Rowland de Boys refuses to pay for his brother’s schooling, treating him like a servant out of jealousy of his popularity.” Disguises and confusions get in the way of love and result in hilarious love triangles that only a ‘magical transformation’ can fix.

Director Jensen states, “As You Like It” delights audiences with its central love story. Shakespeare has flipped the generic courtship by allowing the heroine, Rosalind, to control “how the love story progresses.” Her playful disguise as a young man while she and her friends adventure in the forests of Arden invites comparison to our culture interest in the the elasticity of gender roles, attraction, and our notions of identity.” An all-locals cast including Brittany Harder as Rosalind, Matthew Smith as Orlando, and Danielle Draper as Celia bring Shakespeare’s words to life. Although the content is suitable for all ages, the performance is best enjoyed by people ages 10 and over. Admission is “pay what you will,” with a suggested donation of 10$ Bring along blankets, hats, drinks— alcohol is permitted in the park —and picnic foods to enjoy a light-hearted Shakespearean performance Saturday 13th at 4pm and Sunday 14th at 12pm and 4pm in area A/2 on the upper end of Manning Park!

About Santa Barbara Shakespeare

Santa Barbara Shakespeare in a new non-profit company consisting of a group of collaborative artists, organized by founder Melissa Marino. A recent college graduate returned to Santa Barbara, Melissa created the company to bring more community theatre- particularly Shakespeare- to her beautiful hometown. Santa Barbara Shakespeare strives to create high-quality artistic works which are both enjoyable and accessible for performers and audience members alike. Throughout the week the group meets in public and outdoor spaces to rehearse and build an entertaining, interactive, and physical show.

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This week Anna and Maggie discuss Santa Barbara Shakespeare’s return to Manning Park in Montecito with its second ever Shakespearean production of As You Like It.

Ken Gilbert and Nita June Davanzo join Anna and Maggie to discuss the upcoming collaboration between Drama Dog and DogStar theatre companies on two weekends of “WOMEN FORWARD: 2 Plays”.

Then, local songwriter/singer/musician Connor Cherland joins us for a live, in-studio performance and discussion of his upcoming album.

DramaDogs, a Theater Company and DogStar Theater Company presents:

WOMEN FORWARD: 2 Plays

DogStar’s THREE TALL WOMEN by Edward Albee | Tickets

DramaDogs’ LETTICE AND LOVAGE by Peter Shaffer | Tickets

at Center Stage Theater September 7 – 16, 2018.

Connor Cherland

Check out Connor’s website at ConnerCherland.com, offering music, merchandise, and free downloads.

Look for Connor’s new album, “The Choices of John Still”

September 7: Album Release Concert

Breakfast Culture Club7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

711 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Tickets

Listen at soundcloud.com/connercherland.

This episode was sponsored by Villiers Private Jet Charter.

If you enjoy our show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review us on iTunes or any of the other podcast outlets.

Ken Gilbert and Nita June Davanzo join Anna and Maggie to discuss the upcoming collaboration between Drama Dog and DogStar theatre companies on two weekends of “WOMEN FORWARD: 2 Plays”. Then, local songwriter/singer/musician Connor Cherland joins us for a live, in-studio performance and discussion of his upcoming album. DramaDogs, a Theater Company and DogStar Theater