Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Laton is a small rural town with a big dream—one that’s becoming a reality through Laton Arts Central CA. This nonprofit ensures that everyone, no matter their background, has a chance to experience the arts in a place where opportunities like this have been hard to come by.
This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke’Lea Flowers, premiered at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL interviewed Ke’Lea about this show, and right then I decided that I had to see it, which I did this past weekend.
This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke'Lea Flowers is premiering at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL took a moment to chat with Ke'Lea about the show.
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“Who is Jesus?” For over 2,000 years, this question has echoed through time, challenging scholars, leaders, and everyday people alike. In the 1960s, it took center stage as young Americans wrestled with its meaning—a curiosity that inspired John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz to create Godspell in 1971.
On April 4, 2025, The Visalia Players at the Ice House Theater will be premiering a brand new musical entitled The 50 States. This cabaret style musical was written by Andrew Hink who moved to Visalia from New York City with his partner in 2023.
An unplanned pregnancy. An abusive husband. Multiple affairs—and pies. That’s entertainment? It sure is!
Waitress, the 2016 musical based on the 2007 Keri Russell film of the same name, is being served at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater in a Good Company Players production through May 18. Treat yourself!
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting SIX at the Saroyan in Fresno April 1-6. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast/crew member Kelly Denice Taylor who plays one of the Queens, Jane Seymour.
Can a 130-year-old comedy still make people laugh? The Good Company Players have proved it can with its production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, playing at the 2nd Space Theatre through April 19.
“How many times have I told this story?” Erika MacDonald asks this question repeatedly in her Rogue Festival show The Barn Identity. Each time she tells it, another tiny piece of the story falls into place. Is it about swirling leaves? Barns falling down? Going to a movie? An old woman in a bed? Losing identity? Architecture? Poetry?
