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February 11, 2011
Slappy White Wants to Fuck Valentine's Day
Not this Slappy White...It's been some time since the illustrious Rev. Slappy White (not Red Foxx's old pal) the brazenly Fascist impresario behind Slappy White & his Calvacade of Comic All-Stars, has graced the county with his presence. The driving force behind the sort-of-annual A ... More >>
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January 24, 2011
Hamlet With No Legs, But Plenty of Heart
More words have been written about William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet than probably any piece of literature in history other than the Bible. It's been the subject of countless dramatic treatments, at least nine film versions and Lord knows how many pop-culture references. But a Hamlet produced ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
A Shadowy Month in Fullerton
The city of Fullerton, long known as the Paris of North Orange County, is also the most artistically dense city in the OC. Want proof? Try Fullerton Shadows, a month-long theater--and other artsy stuff--festival involving 120 events on display at eight venues scattered across town. Since this is Oc ... More >>
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September 9, 2010
Clownz From Outer Space
Consider the clown. Though clowns, in some shape, have manifested in all kinds of ancient cultures--from Native American myths of the arch-trickster to the ithyphallic satyr choruses of third century B.C. Greek drama--their image has taken quite the hit in the past 50 years. Most of us tend to ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Ten Sports You Can Play With a Beer in Your Hand
[Summer Guide] Neither mandatory nor helpful to your performance, a little hops can definitely enhance the sporting experience
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May 13, 2010
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
[Summer Guide] Neither mandatory nor helpful to your performance, a little hops can definitely enhance the sporting experience
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April 1, 2010
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
[Summer Guide] Neither mandatory nor helpful to your performance, a little hops can definitely enhance the sporting experience
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February 11, 2010
Jennifer Bishton, OC Actress, Dies at 38 in Her Fullerton Home
Editor's Note: Veteran Orange County actress Jennifer Bishton was found dead in her Fullerton home in the early hours of Feb. 2. She was 38 years old. Fullerton police are calling the death an "apparent" suicide, though the case remains open pending toxicology results. OC Weekly theater critic Joel ... More >>
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July 30, 2009
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
Editor's Note: Veteran Orange County actress Jennifer Bishton was found dead in her Fullerton home in the early hours of Feb. 2. She was 38 years old. Fullerton police are calling the death an "apparent" suicide, though the case remains open pending toxicology results. OC Weekly theater critic Joel ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Letters From OC Weekly Readers
Editor's Note: Veteran Orange County actress Jennifer Bishton was found dead in her Fullerton home in the early hours of Feb. 2. She was 38 years old. Fullerton police are calling the death an "apparent" suicide, though the case remains open pending toxicology results. OC Weekly theater critic Joel ... More >>
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July 10, 2008
The Huntington Beach Playhouse's New Musical, 'Born to Ride the Waves,' Feels a Tad Too Familiar
Editor's Note: Veteran Orange County actress Jennifer Bishton was found dead in her Fullerton home in the early hours of Feb. 2. She was 38 years old. Fullerton police are calling the death an "apparent" suicide, though the case remains open pending toxicology results. OC Weekly theater critic Joel ... More >>
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November 15, 2007
Letters
"What do you mean, no better than a McNugget?"
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September 13, 2007
Letters
"Don't be hating on Latinas because you can't get like them, all pretty and beautiful"
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April 26, 2007
Beers on Mike Penner/Christine Daniels
Gustavo's note: Today, LA Times sports reporter Mike Penner announced he was undergoing a sex-change operation and returning in a couple of weeks as a woman. Here is Weekly theater critic Joel Beers' take on it... Nearly 20 years ago, when I was a fledgling professional journalist at my first paid ... More >>
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March 29, 2007
About OC Weekly
Gustavo's note: Today, LA Times sports reporter Mike Penner announced he was undergoing a sex-change operation and returning in a couple of weeks as a woman. Here is Weekly theater critic Joel Beers' take on it... Nearly 20 years ago, when I was a fledgling professional journalist at my first paid ... More >>
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April 6, 2006
Get Out!
Wanking It Live
April 6 - April 13
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March 28, 2006
Chuck Estes, R.I.P.
This is Joel Beers on the Fox Fullerton theater crusader, who died after lapsing into a coma ... The Fox Fullerton theater, which showed its last film in 1987, is still years—and several million dollars—away from reopening. But its unrestored marquee lit up bright again Sunday night in ... More >>
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May 26, 2005
Unknown
A steaming pile of maudlin tripe.
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April 14, 2005
Letters
A steaming pile of maudlin tripe.
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March 17, 2005
He Learned It By Watching Pulp Fiction
Noah Haidle is 26 and a genius of new theaterand his newest production already has the old folks stomping out of SCR
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February 24, 2005
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September 30, 2004
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August 5, 2004
Angels, Osmonds & Bosoms!
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April 8, 2004
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March 18, 2004
And the Nominees Are . .
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October 16, 2003
Philosophy in a Dumbbell
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September 18, 2003
Surviving the Dead
Its not just a band, its an adventure
Music
June 26, 2003
The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever!: 1 - 50
Its not just a band, its an adventure
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April 24, 2003
Sodomized Again!
Its not just a band, its an adventure
Columns
March 13, 2003
Czech, Please!
A story about the 50-cent tip
Culture
March 6, 2003
The Seventh Annual OC Weekly Theater Awards!
A story about the 50-cent tip
Culture
February 27, 2003
The Nominees Are . . .
Introducing the seventh annual OC Weekly Theater Awards
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November 28, 2002
Diary of a Mad County
Introducing the seventh annual OC Weekly Theater Awards
Culture
October 3, 2002
Ghosts
La Jollas Adoration of the Old Woman
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September 12, 2002
Letters
La Jollas Adoration of the Old Woman
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March 7, 2002
Also Starring!
Honorable theatrical mentions
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February 14, 2002
Diary of a Mad County
Honorable theatrical mentions
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January 17, 2002
Letters
Honorable theatrical mentions
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February 22, 2001
And the Winners Be
The OC Weekly Theater Awards
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September 14, 2000
Excerpts: Part 2
The OC Weekly Theater Awards
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September 14, 2000
Charles Marowitz
The OC Weekly Theater Awards
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July 20, 2000
Fest-O-Mania Wrap-Up
The OC Weekly Theater Awards
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May 11, 2000
A Crappy (or Maybe Pretty Good) Ibsen
The conflict-of-interest edition!
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March 16, 2000
Eat Cheap
Part Two
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February 17, 2000
We're So Angry
Part Two
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January 20, 2000
The 1999 Okies!
Introducing our nominees for the years best theater!
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October 14, 1999
Letters
Introducing our nominees for the years best theater!
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August 19, 1999
It Takes a Village Idiot
Introducing our nominees for the years best theater!
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July 29, 1999
Dog Show
Sylvia, go home
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June 3, 1999
Letters
Sylvia, go home
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