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Nerd Comedy April Fools

Nerd Comedy April Fools

Get ready to laugh your way into April Fools’ Day with the hilarious Rob Haze! This nerdy comedian is bringing his unique brand of humor to town for a night of side-splitting comedy that will have you rolling with laughter. Rob Haze is a master of blending his nerdy interests with his comedic talent, making him a must-see act for anyone who loves all things geeky. His quick wit and clever punchlines will keep you on the edge of your seat, and his infectious energy will have you grinning from ear to ear.

Rob Haze is a comedian from Atlanta, Georgia. He is a writer/ performer on Sherman’s Showcase on IFC. He was on the Sneaker Sketch show Sneak This on B/R Kicks. Rob has a stand up album called Haze-o-pedia. Rob’s standup has been featured on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, and Viceland. Rob had a podcast called The Inconsistent Podcast with Rob Haze available everywhere.

Tales of O’side: Learning to Fly

Local writers present their work on the theme of where we came from and where we are going as a society in this dramatic reading with opportunities for audience feedback. Learning to Fly looks at works that touch on the societal expectations of our youth, our struggles to overcome challenges and find ourselves, and the process of becoming who we are. Tales of O’side is an opportunity for those who have been traditionally underrepresented in mainstage performances, such as LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and those who experience mental health struggles, to share their own work and perspectives. Our goal is to build a literary and theater arts community fostering interactions between artists and audiences to discuss their works. Pay what you can!

Paint & Sip

Capture the beauty of the Oceanside Pier at sunset with step-by-step instructions from artist W.B. of Cynthia’s Artistic Expression. Fuel your inspiration with a selection of alcoholic sips for those 21 and up or non-alcoholic sips for all ages. Instruction, painting supplies, and two beverages included for $60. Space must be reserved 24 hours in advance due to supplies. No same day sales.

Vanessa Collier – Live! At The Brooks

Three-time Blues Music Award Winner, Vanessa Collier is electric and sensational! As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and witty songwriting, Collier is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors, and has already singled herself out as an artist of distinction.

Ticket Information:
General: $30, Preferred Seating: $40, VIP Meet & Greet: $100

Girl Scouts San Diego 2023 Cool Women

Each year, Girl Scouts San Diego honors exemplary women whose personal and professional lives make them consummate role models for girls. Cool Women make the world a better place as they balance work, family, friends and community service. During a mentoring session, luncheon and ceremony, these female leaders share the spotlight with the Emerging Leader Girl Scouts, who are recognized for their outstanding achievements by their mentors and community leaders. 

Proceeds support programs that empower Girl Scouts to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.

gUnTOPIA at The Roustabouts Theatre Co

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. in March of 2020 was to launch the World Premiere of Will Cooper’s gUnTOPIA. Unfortunately, the production was shut down on its opening night due to Covid. Three years later, The Roustabouts are bringing back this important piece of theatre that was never seen by an audience. Roustabouts artistic director, producer and founding member Phil Johnson, who plays Harry Nelson in the play, guarantees that gUnTOPIA will present audiences with a “challenging and provocative experience.”  Many performances will be accompanied by talkbacks or panel discussions with the artists and with experts (academicians, politicians, activists, and community leaders) on the societal impact of gun violence in America.

 

This dark comedy takes aim at these controversial issues. “It was important for us to tackle this issue because gun violence impacts the majority of Americans at some point in their lives,” says Johnson. According to the Small Arms Survey there are currently more civilian-held guns than there are people in the United States, with the second-highest developed nation having fewer than half that rate of guns per capita. Our country has 46% of the world’s civilian-held guns. As a result. America far and away leads other developed nations in gun-related homicides. Playwright Will Cooper says, “gUnTOPIA is a satire about a world where guns have become objects of religious devotion, a world a little like ours.”

Cooper’s world premiere, gUnTOPIA introduces audiences to a Leave It to Beaver-style America where gun ownership is universal and shooting deaths are no more bothersome than a parking ticket. A child is shot and no one seems to care. It’s totally normal. The notion is absurd – or is it?

The play is meant to provoke thought, start conversations, and engage audiences. Some pieces, however, push the envelope just a bit further….

This theatrical experience will make audiences laugh — and squirm — at this hilariously disturbing world where every man, woman, and child is locked and loaded. A biting new satire, gUnTopia will leave audiences with a great deal to talk about long after the show ends. Not to be missed.

Rosina Reynolds & Kate Rose Reynolds (a mother/daughter team from the show IRON) co-directs Phil Johnson,* Katie Karel,* Walter Murray, Veronica Burgess, Elena Bertacchi, Eban Rosenzweig. Maya Aizenman is the stage manager. The design team includes Tony Cucuzzella (Set Design), Michelle Miles (Lighting Design), Pamela Stompoly-Ericson (Costume Design), Jon Fredette (Sound Design), Alyssa Kane (Props), and Dan Cheathem (Armorer).

To find the list of speakers and dates of talkbacks, go to the website theroustabouts.org/press.

gUnTOPIA performances will take place at MOXIE Theatre at 6663 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego 92115. Performances begin Thursday, March 16, at 8pm and continue on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Opening Night is on Friday, March 17, at 7:30pm.  The closing performance is on April 2, 2023. (The ticket price is $45 and can be purchased online at www.theroustabouts.org. *Please be aware that due to subject matter, some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.

The Cherry Orchard at North Coast Repertory Theatre

Anton Chekhov’s beloved masterwork is a rich tapestry of the human condition woven into a humorous and haunting tale. With universal themes of societal upheaval, love, loss, grief, envy, and ambition, THE CHERRY ORCHARD remains as relevant and powerful today as it was when it first premiered in 1903. Serious theatre-lovers will not want to miss this classic tale of heightened human drama.

 

David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Ted Barton,* Michael Louis Cusimano,* Amanda Evans,* Jackson Goldberg,* Sofia Jean Gomez,* Katie MacNichol,* Riley Osburn, Michael Raver,* James Thomas Snyder, James Sutorius,* Katie Tang,* John Tessmer, and Bruce Turk.* Christopher M. Williams* is the Stage Manager; Matt Fitzgerald is the Assistant Stage Manager. The design team includes Marty Burnett (Set Design), Matthew Novotny (Lighting Design), Elisa Benzoni (Costume Design), Rachel Hengst (Props Design), and Evan Eason (Sound Design).

*The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For photos, go to www.northcoastrep.org/press.

 

THE CHERRY ORCHARD previews begin Wednesday, March 8. Opening Night on Saturday, March 11, at 8pm. It will play Wednesdays at 7pm, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm with Sundays at 7pm through April 2. There will be a talkback with the director and actors on Friday, March 31. A performance has just been added on Wednesday, March 22, at 2pm. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tickets: Previews – $57 (including Friday preview at 2pm), Weeknights/Wed. & Sat. Matinees – $63; Sat. Eve. & Sun. Mat. $68; Sun Night – $60. Seniors, Students, Military & Educators – $3 off admission. Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.

Roses to Rosé on International Women’s Day

Join us for a fun celebration on International Women’s Day with “flowers to empower”! Learn more about our grant partners and their economic empowerment programs for women experiencing poverty, hear about a recent site visit to our partner in Guatemala, and enjoy the company of those who care about empowering women. Make and take home a beautiful rose bouquet, sip rosé and rose tea, enjoy music, and send notes of empowerment to women you know and those in our grant partner programs.

The event is open house style, so come when you can. Register today and invite your friends, co-workers, and others to join and meet you there!

For driving directions to the event, use this Google map link and watch this video for driving/parking directions.

All WE events support women’s economic empowerment programs here in San Diego and around the world. To learn more about Women’s Empowerment International, visit www.WomenEmpowerment.org.

Improv Classes at the Brooks

Join in on the fun with improv classes taught by Chicago-trained improv teacher, Chris Shurland! Improv classes will begin on February 7, 2023 at 7 pm and will meet every other week at Studio 219 of the Brooks Theater. First class is free to everyone! $10 for returning students.

Chris Shurland, the founder of Santa Barbara’s Irreverent Improv, is a Chicago-trained improv teacher and performer currently based in Southern California. Before being a part of several house and independent teams in Chicago, Chris completed the training programs at Second City, iO (formerly ImprovOlympic), and Annoyance Theater and was lucky enough to be trained by some of the nation’s best improv teachers.

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman at North Coast Repertory Theatre

There are many plays about Harriet Tubman, but none share her entire life story like a visit with THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN. Leslie McCurdy invokes the “spirit” of Harriet Tubman as she portrays the life of the famous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using words said to have been Harriet Tubman’s own. Through it all, we learn of the faith and conviction that drove Harriet Tubman to follow her dreams as the spirit of the past connects with the present, to inspire her charges to have the courage to do the same in envisioning their future. Called “a powerful, must see performance – the whole family can enjoy.”

 

“Theatre is at its best when performance intersects reality and resonates with those present.  The Spirit of Harriet Tubman is a moving experience, valuable for both its history and its call to continue freedom’s journey.”

-DC Theatre Scene, Washington DC

 

“A wrenching and ultimately inspiring narrative leavened by humour…riveting…the indisputable talents of Leslie (Lorraine) McCurdy have seen to that.

Janice Kennedy, The Ottawa Citizen

-Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN will run March 6 and 7, 2023 at 7:30pm.  North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Tickets are $39 with discounts for students, military, and educators.  Call 858-481-1055, or visit www.northcoastrep.org to purchase tickets.