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THE FUTURE OF NBA SCOUTING: CAN VIRTUAL REALITY REPLACE IN-PERSON TALENT EVALUATION?
In today’s NBA scouting world, where talent acquisition is fast, technology has again taken root in how teams select players. Virtual reality is the newest technology, making one wonder if it could substitute face-to-face evaluations. By providing possibilities to recreate game scenarios and measure the results, VR offers something that no other technology can —…
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MOVING TIPS MADE EASY: TIPS FOR ACTORS, ARTISTS AND CREATIVES ON THE GO
In the arts and entertainment industry, moving is often a fact of life — whether it’s for a new theater production, film shoot, or seasonal gig. For many creative professionals, the process can feel chaotic and overwhelming. What follows are some helpful tips to make sure the process unfolds smoothly. Build a Timeline Around Your…
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Theater Review: INTO THE WOODS (Kokandy Productions)
INTO THE WOODS ACCOMPANIED BY TWO PIANOS? IN A STOREFRONT THEATRE? IT’S A DREAM COME TRUE Kokandy’s production of Into the Woods directed by Derek Van Barham with music direction by Nick Sula is a clever reimagining of this Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine classic for a storefront theatre space. Most notably, this production reimagines the orchestrations…
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Theater Review: PACIFIC OVERTURES (East West Players / Los Angeles)
EAST WEST PLAYERS PULLS OUT ALL THE SHOGUNS FOR A RARELY SEEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL On Sunday, East West Players opened their new production of Pacific Overtures by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and John Weidman (book). From 1976, this is one of Sondheim’s more overlooked shows. If you’ve never seen this unusual musical, this will…
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Theater Review: NEXT TO NORMAL (CV Rep in Cathedral City)
ABNORMALLY REAL CV Rep opened it’s 24/25 season this past week with a triumphant production of the rock musical Next to Normal, ably directed by CV Rep’s Artistic Director Adam Karsten. Groundbreaking in its exploration of mental illness, grief, and the impact these issues have on a family, the show won the Pulitzer Prize for…
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Extras: TEACHING AI TO CREATE: THE BASICS OF TRAINING MODELS FOR IMAGE GENERATION
AI technology is transforming how we approach creativity, with advancements in image generation offering exciting new possibilities and knowledge on how to make AI pictures. From artistic expression to practical applications, training AI models to create images opens up countless opportunities across industries. Emerging tools like ai undress can help designers visualize and explore potential designs or…
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Dance Review: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY (Fall Season Programs at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center)
Modern dance was born as a protest, a reaction to the rigid structure of classical ballet. As is evident from my review of the dazzling program Extreme Taylor at the Joyce in June, I couldn’t wait to see the company again, to explore more of their movement vocabulary. Now, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is back with…
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Concert Review: VENETIAN SPLENDOR: Vivaldi Four Seasons & Gondola Songs (Avi Avital and SF’s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, SoCal Tour: Soka, Granada Theatre, The Soraya)
BRAVO, AVI! As part of a SoCal tour, Israeli Mandolinist Avi Avital and San Francisco’s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra stopped at at Soka University Concert Hall on Sunday, Nove 10, 2024. The concert’s main feature was Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, with the solo violin part transcribed to Mandolin by Avital himself. The program repeats tomorrow night Nov…
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Theater Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts)
JASON ALEXANDER ISN’T FIDDLING AROUND — HIS POIGNANT PERFORMANCE GROUNDS THIS REVIVAL In Lonny Price’s revival of Fiddler on the Roof, Jason Alexander’s performance as Tevye stands out as the production’s defining accomplishment. Alexander, well known for his comedic prowess on television, surprises here by sinking into the rich, layered pathos of Tevye — a…
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Cabaret Review: UNDRESSED: THE MUSICAL (Red Eye NY)
UNMENTIONABLES WORTH MENTIONING New Yorkers are generally up for anything. Improv musical? Sure. Improv musical with five men in their underwear? Absolutely! Improv musical based on your most embarrassing moment in public? Uhhh… Luckily, the talented performers of Undressed: The Musical even the playing field by performing in their knickers. The audience aren’t the only…
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Broadway Review: A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL (Studio 54)
HELLO, SATCHMO! THANK GOODNESS LOUIS IS BACK IN TOWN; WE NEED HIM MORE THAN EVER There’s a new jukebox musical in town. But don’t run in the other direction. A Wonderful World, which opened at Studio 54 tonight, November 11, is the bio-musical of Louis Armstrong, aka the Ambassador of Blues, the King of Jazz,…
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Theater Review: PRIVATE EYES (Theatre Palisades)
PRIVATE EYES IS SO PRIVATE THAT YOU’LL CROSS YOUR EYES TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT Perhaps Shakespeare was right to say “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” At least that seems to be the case in Steven Dietz’s Private Eyes, a “Comedy of Suspicion” now onstage at Theatre…
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Extras: BOOSTING THEATRE INTEREST IN THE YOUNGER GENERATION
Just as much as putting on a production itself takes a lot of work, getting people to fill the seats can also feel like a massive effort. People are now spoilt for choice in terms of entertainment options, and it means that competing for the attention of the public needs more and more changes to…
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Off-Broadway: HOLD ON TO ME DARLING (written by Kenneth Lonergan; starring Adam Driver; Lucille Lortel)
Kenneth Lonergan’s Hold on to Me Darling is playing through Dec. 22, starring Adam Driver, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Joining Driver as Strings McCrane are Heather Burns as Nancy, Adelaide Clemens as Essie, Keith Nobbs as Jimmy, CJ Wilson as Duke, and Frank Wood as Mitch. On learning of his mother’s death, country music icon Strings McCrane (Driver) finds himself in an existential tailspin. The only way out,…
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Extras: THEME EXPLORATION: THE INTERSECTION OF SPORTS AND PERFORMANCE
Sports events, much like theatrical performances, captivate audiences with their unique blend of preparation, excitement, and unpredictability. Athletes become the performers, and the stadium or arena transforms into the stage where their physical skills and strategies unfold. In both fields, there is an undeniable sense of anticipation, the building of tension, and the ultimate payoff…
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Theater Review: TARTUFFE (Hub Theatre Company of Boston)
SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET WHAT YOU WANT I have been in a foul mood for the past several days, looking for ways to smash the patriarchy, cursing the unseasonably warm and dry November in my soul and longing to methodically knock a few people’s hats off. Thus I accounted it high time to get to…
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CAN CANNABIS REALLY HELP IN CANCER TREATMENT? HERE’S WHAT RESEARCH SAYS
The conversation surrounding cannabis and its potential role in treating various health conditions has gained considerable momentum in recent years. With ongoing studies and evolving laws, more people are curious about whether cannabis can play a part in cancer treatment. While research is still developing, there are promising signs that cannabis may provide benefits to…
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Theater Review: DATA (Arena Stage in D.C.)
SURE, LET SILCON VALLEY DO ITS JOB WITH THE GOVERNMENT. WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Along with The Other Americans, Arena Stage is offering yet another world premiere. A highly relevant corporate thriller that makes the Enron financial scandal look tame, DATA plunges viewers into the ethically complex world of Silicon Valley at a time when our…
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Theater Review: SOJOURNERS (Huntington Theatre, Boston)
SETTING THE STAGE FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY CYCLE OF SHOWS How appropriate! I thought, as I stood in the August Wilson Lobby of the Huntington Theatre last night. I was about to see Sojourners, the first in the nine-play Ufot Family Cycle that celebrates multiple generations of a Nigerian and Nigerian-American family. Playwright Mfoniso Udofia was…
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Theater Review: THE OTHER AMERICANS (World Premiere by John Leguizamo at Arena Stage in D.C.)
SEEN THROUGH A LATINO CONTEXT, THE OTHER AMERICANS IS A UNIVERSAL GLIMPSE INTO FAMLY TRAUMA The world premiere of John Leguizamo’s newest endeavor, The Other Americans, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, packs a hard punch in the gut while exploring familial dysfunction and immigrant survival. John Leguizamo (Nelson) and Luna Lauren Velez (Patti) Leguizamo stars as…
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