Candice Guardino is being called someone who “Stuns!”, “A Must See” and is “Re- defining Solo Performances” by The Chicago Stage, Los Angeles, and New York City. Italian Bred, is a hilarious and heartwarming one woman show that is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island.
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Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. MCL taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central,
MARK CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE (Host) commands the stage with an act that is multi-dimensional – and with many moods. His professional actor background shows through, and he possesses an intuitive ability to allow for interaction with the audience when it proves to enrich the surge of material. It is obvious that MCL is in complete control of his comedic choices. His gifts of perfecting inflections of dialect and making fluid facial expressions display his mastery of acting. MCL believes strongly in the “storytelling” style of comedy – and, throughout the evening, he regales the audience with comedic vignettes and increasingly honest and earthy material. MCL has a very interesting ability to be both at ease and down-to earth, yet also pointedly caustic and quasi-irate in manner – recalling the frankness of Lenny Bruce. There are many different comedians with signature styles – like Carol Burnett with her physical comedy, or Woody Allen with his intellectual style. But what’s fascinating about Mark Christopher Lawrence is that he has the versatility to combine all the assets of the comedy giants – physical agility, verbal creativity, spontaneity, and comic timing – into one unique comedy showcase.
A View from the Bridge
By Arthur Miller
Directed by David Ellenstein
September 11 – October 6, 2024
Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning play, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, delves into the complexities of family, love, and justice. Set in a tight-knit Italian-American community in 1950s Brooklyn, the play explores the lives of its characters with raw emotion and powerful storytelling. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the audience is drawn into a world where loyalties are tested, and the consequences of one’s actions have far-reaching implications. With compelling characters and intense relationships, this timeless drama keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Don’t Dress for Dinner
By Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Directed by Christopher Williams
July 17 – August 11, 2024
The most requested return engagement of the past twenty years, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER is written in the style of a classic French farce, full of mistaken identities, rapid-fire dialogue, and unexpected twists. Witty dialogue, funny sight gags and a touch of slapstick are just a few ingredients that make DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER simmer into action. Playwright Marc Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky, mistaken identity, and, of course, dinner in a French country house. Audiences will be laughing from start to finish at the antics of these lovable (and sometimes not-so-lovable) characters. Don’t miss this deliciously hilarious night of theatre.
This production made possible by the generous support of Bobbie Ball.
Catch diverse, and entertaining plays and musicals at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach. The Rep’s 42nd season continues with Lerner & Loewe’s classic fairy-tale musical “Camelot” (May 29-June 30), based on the story of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, and the Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Lancelot Also, catch Variety Night shows Mondays and/or Tuesdays ranging from comedy nights to stage readings and musical entertainment. View all shows and dates here