Coronado Times

"Hands on a Hardbody"
2022-09-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-02 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
“Hands on a Hardbody” runs September 2nd through 25th, Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm.
Coronado Playhouse is driving off into the summer sunset with the unique and fun musical, Hands on a Hardbody! Bringing a little bit of the Lone Star State to the West Coast, this country and soulful production will have the audience clapping their hands, even if the contestants – actors – can’t.
For ten hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, contestants fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary which was adapted into a musical commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse.
Community Spotlight Partner
Coronado Playhouse is committed to giving back to the local community beyond quality entertainment and using its public platform to help those in need. During the run, the Playhouse’s community spotlight partner is the San Diego chapter of Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL). SOSL reaches out to and supports people who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is devastating and confusing to lose a spouse, a child, a sibling, a relative, a friend to suicide, and they are here to help people cope with the aftermath of such a loss. They provide support services that offer hope, comfort, and healing to those in grief from suicide loss and we promote suicide awareness and prevention. To donate or learn more about their services, visit: www.soslsd.org.

The cast features: Andra Caston, Diego, Jamie Feinstein, David Janisch, Gabriela Jentzsch, Jay Keener-Welsch, Connor Kinzer, Cheryl Livingston, Emerson McMurtry, Eric Peterson, Fatima Pimienta, Lee Price, Vivian V. Schmitz, James Tarbert, and Kyle Winnick.
The production team includes: Teri Brown (Director), Jerrica Ignacio (Musical Director), Patrick Mayuyu (Choreographer), Rebecca Leigh (Producer), Patrick O’Connor (Assistant Director), Christopher T. Miller (Assistant Musical Director, Gabriela Jentzsch (Dance Captain), Dani Ucman (Stage Manager), Bob Brum (Scenic Designer), Bertha Tsai (Costume Designer), Pam Everett (Prop Designer), Jared Jacobs (Lighting Designer), Carla Nell (Sound Designer), Jesamyn Golding (Lighting Operator), Vanessa Provencio (Sound Operator), Bob Brum (Master Carpenter), Bob Brum, Karl Bunker, Dale Goodman, Barron Henzel, Stan Soth (Set Construction), Barron Henzel (Charge Artist), Thomas Fitzpatrick, Barron Henzel (Set Painting).

To learn more about ticket prices and discounts, or sponsorships, contact the box office at 619-435-4856 or go to our website at CoronadoPlayhouse.org.

"Million Dollar Quartet"
2022-04-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2022-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Million Dollar Quartet: Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis
On December 4, 1956 these four musical legends met at Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio in Memphis to share songs and record together for the first and only time. This smash musical hit is a fascinating look at that night and how they and their music would change American culture forever. Featuring: Bret Benowitz, Michael Louis Cusimano, Ben Van Diepen, Charles Evans Jr., Katie Sapper, and Lance Arthur Smith.
Tickets range from $24 to $68, depending on the seating section and day of the week. Discounts are available for seniors (66+) and veterans. Half-price tickets are available for youth (ages 5 to 17), young adults (18 to 34) and active duty military.
Showings are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 4pm and 8pm; Sunday at 2pm.
Lamb’s Players Theatre operates under the Health Protocol set by Actors Equity, the union of theatre performers. To help ensure safety and well-being in the current pandemic environment, all our theatre staff, cast and crew members are fully vaccinated. All our Usher Teams are required to be fully vaccinated as well. Currently all audience members ages five and above are required to have proof of full vaccination with 1) a physical COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued at the time of vaccination, or 2) a photograph of the patron’s Vaccination Record Card, or 3) a digital vaccination record. Or, unvaccinated guests must have proof of a negative Covid test administered by a medical professional withing the previous 72 hours. All patrons are required to wear masks at all times while inside the theatre building.

San Diego Shakespeare Society Staged Reading: Macbeth (Part Two)
2022-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Director Tom Haine leads this staged reading of Macbeth. Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.

Registration is recommended: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macbeth-part-two-in-person-reading-central-county-tickets-228671742337
Tom Haine has extensive directing credits which include Tartuffe, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Hamlet, Macbeth, Hedda Gabler, You Can’t Take It With You, Bury the Dead, Rumors, Dearly Departed, Nunsense and Julius Caesar. He has received formal training in directing from the Berkeley Rep and from Cambridge University in the UK. He has also trained with the Old Globe’s Jonathan McMurtry, Dakin Matthews, and Brendon Fox and with the San Diego Rep’s Todd Salovey and Sam Woodhouse. He is a graduate of the British American Drama Academy Mid-Summer Oxford Program (BADA) in 2010 and practices immigration and criminal law.
FAQ
Q: Do I have to read?
A: You are welcome to show up and just watch. We suspect, however, that it will look like too much fun for you to resist for long. A lot of newcomers don’t want to read initially but when they see how fun it is, they join in! But there is no pressure at all if you just want to watch and we have regular attendees who have never read.
Q: Can I act as a specific character or be in a particular scene?
A: That may be possible. Each evening has an assigned director who has planned what scenes to cover. If you are really anxious to act in a specific scene, talk to the director at the start and see what can be arranged. No guarantees, but if the scene is being done that night, it might be possible. All scenes are cast that night right before they are read, so usually, everyone who wants to act has the chance to do at least a small role.
Registration is recommended: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macbeth-part-two-in-person-reading-central-county-tickets-228671742337

South of the Border Storytelling with Mindy Donner and Silvio Diaz
2022-10-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join local storyteller Mindy Donner and artist Silvio Diaz for a South of the Border storytelling event! Incorporating puppets, stories and music, this duo will honor Hispanic Heritage Month through bilingual tales from Mexico.
*This program is geared towards elementary school students but storytelling lovers of all ages are welcome to attend.*

"Baskerville"
2022-10-08 19:00 - 20:45 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Ken Ludwig turns Arthur Conan Doyle’s mesmerizing novel into a wild, suspenseful and hilarious theatrical adventure. Along the lines of the fun had with THE 39 STEPS.
Featuring this great cast: Angela Chatelain Avila, Michael Louis Cusimano*, Brian Mackey, Omri Schein & John Wells III

Directed by Robert Smyth
Oct 12 – Nov 20
Evening performances begin at 7pm
Matinee performances begin at 2pm
* Actor Manny Fernandes has been replaced by Michael Louis Cusimano as Manny suffered an injury on a preview rehearsal.

"Baskerville" Matinee
2022-10-12 14:00 - 15:45 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

CoSA Presents "Cry-Baby, The Musical"
2022-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado School of the Arts presents “Cry-Baby” as its fall musical. Dates were moved back a week to Oct. 28,29,30 and Nov. 4 & 5.
Buy tickets here.
Read more about the production:
CoSA’s “Cry Baby” Opens Oct. 28: A Comedic Tale of Class-Crossed Lovers Set to Leave Audiences Crying Tears of Laughter
