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Jan 22, 2018
Sonia Fernandez
Recent Blog Posts
November 30, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the ESCAPED ALONE Cast: Elizabeth Benedict
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Elizabeth Benedict (Sally) from the incredible cast of ESCAPED ALONE.
Written by
Abigail Rosen
November 30, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the ESCAPED ALONE Cast: Anne Darragh
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Anne Darragh (Vi) from the incredible cast of ESCAPED ALONE.
Written by
Abigail Rosen
November 30, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the ESCAPED ALONE Sound Engineer: Jake Rodriguez
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Jake Rodriguez (Sound Designer/Engineer) from ESCAPED ALONE.
Written by
Abigail Rosen
November 6, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the ESCAPED ALONE Cast: Julia McNeal
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Julia McNeal (Mrs. J), from the incredible cast of ESCAPED ALONE by Caryl Churchill.
Written by
Abigail Rosen
November 6, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the ESCAPED ALONE Cast: Anne Hallinan
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Anne Hallinan (Lena) from the incredible cast of ESCAPED ALONE.
Written by
Abigail Rosen
March 27, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the DON'T EAT THE MANGOS Cast: Julian López-Morillas
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Julian López-Morillas (Papi), from the incredible cast of DON'T EAT THE MANGOS.
Written by
Hunter Nelson
March 11, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the DON'T EAT THE MANGOS Cast: Elena Estér
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Elena Estér (Yinoelle), from the electrifying cast of DON'T EAT THE MANGOS.
Written by
Hunter Nelson
March 11, 2020
Behind the Scenes
Meet the DON'T EAT THE MANGOS Cast: Yetta Gottesman
Check out this behind the scenes chat with Yetta Gottesman (Ismelda), from the extraordinary cast of DON'T EAT THE MANGOS.
Written by
Hunter Nelson
June 11, 2019
Behind the Scenes
Meet the OEDIPUS EL REY Cast: Esteban Carmona
Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor Esteban Carmona (Oedipus), from the stellar cast of OEDIPUS EL REY.
Written by
Kate Leary
November 1, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet THE RESTING PLACE Cast: Andrew LeBuhn
The fifth of our interview series. Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor Andrew LeBuhn (Charles), from the stellar cast of THE RESTING PLACE.
Written by
Samuel Levit
October 26, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet THE RESTING PLACE Cast: Wiley Naman Strasser
The fourth of our interview series. Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor Wiley Naman Strasser (Liam), from the stellar cast of THE RESTING PLACE.
Written by
Samuel Levit
October 21, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet THE RESTING PLACE Cast: Martha Brigham
The third of our six part interview series. Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor Martha Brigham (Annie), from the stellar cast of THE RESTING PLACE.
Written by
Samuel Levit
October 10, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet THE RESTING PLACE Cast: James Carpenter
The second of our six part interview series. Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor James Carpenter (Mitch), from the stellar cast of THE RESTING PLACE.
Written by
Samuel Levit
October 5, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet THE RESTING PLACE Cast: Emilie Talbot
The first of our six part interview series. Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor Emilie Talbot (Angela), from the stellar cast of "The Resting Place."
Written by
Samuel Levit
May 3, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE GANGSTER OF LOVE Cast: Chuck Lacson
Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor, Chuck Lacson (Basillio Cruz and Shig Murao), from the stellar cast of "The Gangster of Love"
Written by
Ciera Eis
April 25, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE GANGSTER OF LOVE Cast: Lawrence Radecker
Check out this behind the scenes chat with actor, Lawrence Radecker (Declan Wolf, Rick Foss, and Fatima O'Brien), from the stellar cast of "The Gangster of Love".
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 30, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet our REEL TO REEL Cast: Andrew Pastides
More from this sensational cast: here's a behind the scenes chat with Andrew, who plays Walter 1.
Written by
Kate Leary
January 30, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Meet our REEL TO REEL Cast: Zoë Winters
This cast is truly sensational. Get the behind the scenes scoop from Zoë, who plays Maggie 1.
Written by
Kate Leary
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Goodbyes and Hellos (i.e. Apprentices and Interns are the best)
It is a happy/sad week as we say goodbye to our Season Literary Apprentice Leigh Rondon-Davis who is finishing out her apprenticeship tomorrow. Thank you Leigh for all you've done for Magic!
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
runboyrun rehearsals are up and running
Photos from the first day reading of runboyrun, written by Mfoniso Udofia
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Andrew Boyce
Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues with set and costume designer Andrew Boyce.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Get to Know Esperanza Catubig
Esperanza Catubig plays Barbara Villanueva and Ka Lydia in our upcoming production of Dogeaters, which opens this coming Wednesday, February 10!!!!
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Christopher Akerlind
Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: welcome lighting designer Chris Aklerlind.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Jomar Tagatac
Last, but certainly not least in our series of cast interviews, we have Jomar Tagatac who plays the glamorous Perlita alongside the ruthless General Ledesma.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Charisse Loriaux in the house!
Get to know Charisse Loriaux who is playing several characters in Dogeaters including Lolita Luna, Lola Narcisa Divino, and Stephanie Jacobs among others.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Dramaturgy
Bright Half Life Science Real-Talk
This science lesson brought to you by Tanya Barfield's BRIGHT HALF LIFE.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Interview with Lily Sorenson, Dogeaters Assistant Director (and Apprentice Extraordinaire!)
Lily Sorenson was our Artistic Direction Apprentice and Assistant Director for Dogeaters. She talks to us about her life in theater and experience working on Dogeaters.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
First day of Sojourners by Mfoniso Udofia
It feels like Dogeaters just ended, but on we go to our next show(s). Mfoniso Udofia arrived last week and rehearsals for Sojourners began yesterday!
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Meet Rinabeth Apostol!
Rinabeth Apostol, who plays expat Rio Gonzaga, joined us for our penultimate Dogeaters cast interview. She talks about quiet audiences, Filipino banter and unforgettable performances.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Have you met Chuck Lacson?
Chuck plays various roles in Dogeaters: Freddie Gonzaga, Severo "Chuchi" Alacran, Boom Boom Alacran and Ka Edgar.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Introducing Mike Sagun
Mike Sagun joins us to discuss Dogeaters, acting and his aunties' tsismis. Mike plays revolutionary Santos Tirador, Lieutenant Pepe Carreon and action star Tito Alvarez.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Introducing Melvign Badiola
Learn a little about Mel Badiola, who plays Nestor Noralez and Chiquiting Moreno in Dogeaters.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Meet Beverly Sotelo
We are not even halfway through our cast interviews. Beverly, who is playing Imelda Marcos and Leonor Ledesma, shares her thoughts.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Welcome Ogie Zulueta
Continuing our series of interviews with the cast of Dogeaters, we are happy to introduce Ogie Zulueta, who plays Senator Avila and Uncle, as well as Man with Ukelele.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Introducing our Dogeaters Cast
Meet the cast of DOGEATERS, by Jessica Hagedorn's
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Spotlight on Lawrence Radecker
Get to know the man behind Dogeaters' Rainer Fassbinder, Father Jean Mallat and journalist Bob Stone (aka all the white men in the play)... today's interviewee is Lawrence Radecker.
Written by
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews - Meet Jed Parsario!
Our first guest is Jed Parsario who plays Romeo Rosales.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews -- Introducing Julie Kuwabara
Next up in our series of cast interviews is Julie Kuwabara who plays Pucha Gonzaga.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Literary Committee
Plays for Days: An Introduction to Magic's Literary Committee by Leigh Rondon-Davis
Magic's Literary Apprentice, Leigh Rondon-Davis, describes how Magic Theatre finds bold, new play.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
NextGen
Magic Theatre Apprentices
Meet the 2015-16 apprentices!
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Coming Home by Gillian Confair (Stage Manager Extraordinaire)
BRIGHT HALF LIFE's stage manager describes her work, and what it takes to be a dynamite stage manager.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Virgin Play Series
Virgin Play Festival is in Full Swing
Have a Holly, Jolly Virgin Play Festival!
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
First Day of Bright Half Life
Rehearsal begins on BRIGHT HALF LIFE, written by Tanya Barfield.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Opening Night
Things I Learned on Opening Night of Fred's Diner
Photos from opening night of FRED'S DINER, by Penelope Skinner
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Dramaturgy
On Dramaturgy for Fred's Diner
Dramaturg Hilary Flynn researches waitress culture for FRED'S DINER, by Penelope Skinner.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes at Fred's Diner Rehearsal -- Bootcamp
Jessi Campbell talks about the mind & body workouts that occur during rehearsal.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Sojourners and runboyrun team: Katherine Turner
Our series of brief interviews with Dogeaters actors was such a hit, we are trying it again! First up is Katherine Turner who is doing double duty in this, our Ufot Play Cycle Rep. Katherine plays the young Abasiama in Sojourners and Sister in runboyrun.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our runboyrun team: Omoze Idehenre
Welcome Omoze Idehenre for our mini-interview. She plays Abasiama in runboyrun.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
Mother/Daughter dialect team
We called upon our favorite Mother/Daughter team of dialect coaches to help make our production sound as Oxfordshire-y as possible.
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Dogeaters Cast Interviews: Carina Lastimosa Salazar
Carina Lastimosa Salazar, who plays Trini Gamboa, joined us today to talk a little bit about her experience on this show among other things....
Written by
Sonia Fernandez
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Rod Gnapp
The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Rod Gnapp as the Old Man.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE EVA TRILOGY team: Megan Trout
Megan Trout plays the Nymph in "The Eva Trilogy." The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Jessi Campbell
The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Jessi Campbell as May.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE BALTIMORE WALTZ team: Patrick Alparone
The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Patrick Alparone as Carl.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE BALTIMORE WALTZ team: Greg Jackson
The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Greg Jackson as the Third Man.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Behind the Scenes
FOOL Continues and the WALTZ Begins!
The first day of THE BALTIMORE WALTZ rehearsal kicks off with wise words from playwright Paula Vogel, and FOOL FOR LOVE's extension week starts with Community Night!
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE BALTIMORE WALTZ team: Lauren English
The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Lauren English as Anna.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Get to Know the Artists Behind THE EVA TRILOGY: Julia McNeal
Julia McNeal plays Eva in "The Eva Trilogy." The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our The Eva Trilogy team: Lisa Anne Porter
Lisa Anne Porter plays the Teresa in "The Eva Trilogy." The sixth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Corinne Hastings
Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: meet assistant director Corinne Hastings.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Patrick Russell
The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Patrick Russell as Martin.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet the Fool for Love team: Julie Haber
Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: welcome one of Magic's favorite stage managers, Julie Haber.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our Fool for Love team: Andrew Pastides
The fourth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Andrew Pastides as Eddie.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Dramaturgy
In the News: The Real Life Joe Arpaio
The beguiling central character of Richard Montoya’s NOGALES is in the headlines.
Written by
Adam Levonian
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE EVA TRILOGY team: Justin Gillman
Justin Gillman plays Father O'Leary in "The Eva Trilogy." The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our The Eva Trilogy team: Amy Nowak
Amy Nowak plays the Roisin in "The Eva Trilogy." The fourth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.
Written by
Ciera Eis
January 22, 2018
Cast & Crew Bios
Meet our THE EVA TRILOGY team: Alex Jaeger
Get to know the artists behind our current production of The Eva Trilogy: Alex Jaeger as our Costume Designer.
Written by
Ciera Eis
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