January 27, 2023 by Kristen Schweizer Leonardo Da Vinci is the definition of a “Renaissance man.” A multipotential genius limited only by the length of his life. His famous work […]
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KRISTEN NEVAREZ SCHWEIZER is the daughter of Filipino and Mexican immigrants who met in San Diego. She loves this city, earning her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at San Diego State University while writing for The Daily Aztec before working at local-focused institutions, including the San Diego Business Journal and San Diego REPertory Theatre. In addition to covering San Diego art news, she profiles local artists in her award-winning ART SEEN series.
She currently serves as a pastor at Makers Church in North Park.
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THE BUZZ: Decades in the making. New Village Arts honors arts leader Dea Hurston and premieres a Tony-Award-winning play.
January 27, 2023 by Kristen Schweizer It is a big day for New Village Arts (NVA). The morning featured the dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting of the freshly renovated and […]
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ART SEEN: Regan A. McKay
January 16, 2023 by Kristen Schweizer When I hear “she is a costume designer” I picture a fastidious woman hemming a heavy Shakespearean gown in a room filled with colorful […]
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THE BUZZ: Diversionary Theatre Brilliantly Resurrects ‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’
By Kristen Schweizer December 13, 2022 The opening night audience giggled, tittered, chuckled, cackled, and at one point barked. The Mystery of Irma Vep at Diversionary Theatre required every type […]
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THE BUZZ: A How-To Guide for the Grinch
November 19, 2022 By Kristen Schweizer The merriest time of year brings fantastic stage options for San Diego families. For those looking to see something mature, wonderful, and new there […]
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THE BUZZ: Cygnet Theatre Secures its Newest ‘Nest’ – A Permanent Home in Liberty Station
November 18, 2022 By Kristen Schweizer Cygnet Theatre was named after England’s Swan Theatre, an Elizabethan competitor to William Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. In 2003, Cygnet co-founders had ambitions to rival […]
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THE BUZZ: Cathartic or triggering? You be the judge.
by Kristen Schweizer October 4, 2022 A definition of comedy is tragedy plus time… but how much time? How long should a playwright wait before joking about global suffering? I […]
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THE BUZZ: Come Fall In Love – A Joyful, Love-Conquers-All Musical.
September 18, 2022 by Kristen Schweizer Come Fall In Love…with the joyful, love-conquers-all musical from prolific storyteller Aditya Chopra. The Old Globe and Yash Raj Films proudly present Come […]
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THE BUZZ: Dial M for Murder. A Killer Adaptation at the Old Globe
Article by Kristen Nevarez Schweizer August 6, 2022 Dial M for Murder gets an A+ for adaptation – and kudos to The Old Globe for mounting this hot summer […]
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ART SEEN: Olivia Espinosa and Steve Hohman. ‘Serious Play’ at the Haus of Improv
Article by Kristen Schweizer July 21, 2022 While the terms ‘actor’ and ‘storyteller’ may be used interchangeably, many prefer ‘storyteller’ because it encapsulates the mission of theatre: to share truth […]
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THE BUZZ: Lempika: A Triad of Love, Beauty and Art Disrupted by War, Aging and Possession
June 30, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer Like clockwork, La Jolla Playhouse is showing another new Broadway-bound musical. From Jersey Boys to Jesus Christ Superstar to the recent SUMMER: The […]
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THE BUZZ: Freestyle Love Supreme @ The Old Globe
June 27, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer “An improv hip-hop show… at The Old Globe though?” My husband asked when I explained the concept of Freestyle Love Supreme. He was […]
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THE BUZZ: A New Kind of Shrew @ The Old Globe
Article by Kristen Schweizer June 20, 2022 “I am ashamed that women are so simple / To offer war where they should kneel for peace.” This line is […]
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THE BUZZ: Roustabouts’ IRON is Raw Gold
Article by Kristen Schweizer June 14, 2022 The excellence of IRON at The Roustabouts Theatre Co. is found in the alchemy of perfect pairings. The phenomenal script balances suspenseful heartache […]
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THE BUZZ: The plot is in the title with Bob Fosse’s Dancin’
May 2, 2022 Written by Kristen Schweizer Dancin’ is an endless buffet of pure talent without a cathartic main course. It opens with stand-out company member Manuel Herrera reminding the […]
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