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Ami stands center stage raised on green stairs, with iridescent wings. The other cast members surround her, singing, while a disco ball spins overhead and bubbles blow out of a machine.

MSG Play spices up The Old Globe’s season

By Dylan Bunyak, Staff Writer May 6, 2023

In the dream space of Ami (Anna Mikami), an Asian-American girl navigating high school in the 90s, “Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play” by Keiko Green presents a humorous look at a teen's reconciliation...

Kristina Wong, a Chinese-American woman, stands center, holding her phone in front of a projected map of the US.

Wong’s one-woman wonder

By Dylan Bunyak and Sophie Love October 11, 2022
In a single follow-spot, surrounded by giant spools of thread, pin cushions, and her Hello Kitty sewing machine, Kristina Wong ends her one-woman show at the La Jolla Playhouse by contemplating with the audience.
Fandango in a Sanctuary.

New play captures immigration, community

By Dylan Bunyak, Ana Cabrera, and Sophie Love September 26, 2022
In many ways, the play feels like a museum of immigration stories-each well explained and embodied.
Opening scene from Come Fall in Love

Bollywood musical dazzles at San Diego theater

By Dylan Bunyak, Staff Writer September 16, 2022
In the first five minutes, the stage exploded into colorful fabric, painted flowers, hand-sewn sequins, and joyful dance. And that was basically how the rest of the show went. 
The Official (Fake) Playbill of Ratatouille the TikTok Musical based on Disney-Pixar 2007 animated film Ratatouille

From quarantine boredom to The Great White Way, it’s Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical!

By Isabella Thierry, Staff Writer January 17, 2021

In a time where live theater isn't possible,"Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" premiered on TodayTix on Jan. 1. With a star-studded cast, a 20 person all-female, all women of color orchestra, and several...

“Picnic” Coming to SDA

By Rosaysela Alvarado, Staff Writer May 23, 2017

San Dieguito Academy will be presenting William Inge’s “Picnic” on June 1-3 and 8-10. “Picnic” is a dramatic play about people in a small Kansas town as they prepare for the Labor Day Picnic....

SDA Junior is Finalist in Competition to Cover Jimmy Awards

SDA Junior is Finalist in Competition to Cover Jimmy Awards

By Layla Gantus, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

SDA junior Olivia Olander is a finalist in the competition to be a reporter for the Jimmy Awards, the national high school musical awards. There are 10 contestants in the running and she is around the...

Students Nominated for Ben Vereen Awards

By Nadia Ballard, Staff Writer May 8, 2017

The musical that wowed and amazed SDA students back in February received a nomination for the 2017 Ben Vereen Awards, a competition for San Diego County high school musical theater. Out of the 24 schools...

“Funny Business” Review

By Sylvia Young, Staff Writer May 5, 2017

“Funny Business” is a show that is split into six short plays of about 15-20 minutes each. Upcoming performances are on May 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at the Liggett Theater. The show is entertaining and showcases...

“The Addams Family” Filled With Lovable Characters and Incredible Acting

By Maddy Campbell, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Musical Theater continues to blow it out of the park with this year’s musical “The Addams Family.” The show and students do a wonderful job of introducing us to the lovable characters of the Addams...

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