Tag Archives: The Rep

Summer Social

It’s August in sunny California, so of course we dressed for the summer; the Sig-O had his shearling vest and I had a jacket and gloves.  People had down parkas, sleeping bags, hats, gloves and scarves.  This is how you … Continue reading

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Bloody, Bold and Resolute

At the beginning of the Rep’s production of MacBeth, a doll-like clown with a lacy mob cap and ruffled petticoats tiptoes onto the stage, followed by a colorful ragamuffin clown.  As they watch, a traitorous Scot is executed and his … Continue reading

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Something Rich and Strange

“Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade But doth suffer a sea-change Into something rich and strange.” The Tempest The set was … Continue reading

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All for One

The highest praise for a stage villain is when the audience still hisses during his or her final bow. Bronwen Shears, who plays the devil-in-a-ballgown, Milady, in the Sonoma County Rep’s production of The Three Musketeers, accepted this accolade with … Continue reading

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Theater Appreciation Night

Suspense! Plot twists! Glamorous women in lovely costumes! Duels! Mysterious characters entering from the audience to make audacious pronouncements! And that was just the live auction. One key to fund-raising success seems to be free-flowing alcohol. The Rep’s Theater Appreciation … Continue reading

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