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.
I drive past the Selma Arts Center almost every day on my way to work. And yet, I had never been inside. I had always been curious about the building with its imposing modern facade. Selma, CA is not the first city that pops into my head when I think of theater, art, and performance. And yet, here was the Center, and here was my chance to jump in, just like Alice down the rabbit hole. And how glad I am that I jumped.
The Valley does theatre like no other agriculture-centric region. 2024 saw a bumper crop of productions. Here are a few highlights that I saw.
Mark your calendars for October 11 and prepare for a night filled with music, community, and Halloween spirit. It’s Scary On The Surface Part 3 is entering its third year, featuring live local music, food and drink, trick-or-treat bags for kids, face painting, and more. This Halloween-themed event will be hosted at the Selma Arts Center in downtown Selma on Friday, October 11. With tickets priced between $12 and $15 (children 10 and under get in free), this night promises fall fun the whole family can enjoy.
If you are in the mood to start your Halloween season early, or you enjoy horror and all of its tropes year-round, you won’t want to miss Evil Dead the Musical on stage at the Selma Arts Center through September 7.
Every year during Pride month we make a special effort to profile local LGBTQ+ members of the arts community. This year is something a bit different and extra special as we are interviewing a pair of local actors/directors who also happen to be a couple-- Claudio Laso and Chris Ortiz-Belcher.
This past weekend I had the pleasure of being at Selma Arts Center for opening night of Jersey Boys, which is the Valley premiere of this show. I had seen the touring show and the movie, and couldn’t wait to see this production.
Terrance saw way more shows than I did in 2023 so he takes the lead on this one. I will share a few of my thoughts at the end, and there were many more shows in this Valley that we weren't able to make it to. When it comes to theatre, this Valley is blessed!
Ride the Cyclone opened at the Selma Arts Center this past weekend. The experience of this show begins before you even sit down in your seat as you are led through a tunnel up to the on-stage seating.
