ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 8 True love triumphs in ‘The Fantasticks’ THURSDAY · JULY 2, 2009
LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS
BY CHARLENE BALDRIDGE | VILLAGE NEWS
Lamb’s Players Theatre presents Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s beloved musical, “The Fantasticks” through July 26 at the Coronado theater. Deborah Gilmour Smyth directs what Lamb’s calls a “re-imagining” of the work, which consists largely of a new scenic concept, the addition of two musicians over the original and some changes in the lyrics of “It Depends on What You Pay.” Robert Smyth and Bryan Barbarin are the scenery chewers in this company, with their portrayals of broken-down Shakespearean actors Henry and Mortimer. Their shopworn, ragged costumes are the brilliant creations
Limones) respectively, are in love. Hoping to feign disapproval and hence speed the youngsters by giving them the idea they are doing something forbidden, the dads have erected a Wall (Joyelle Cabato, who also plays the Mute) between the two houses. Luisa says Matt is nice but boring, so the dads hire a notorious, super-sexy Latino bandit named El Gallo (Mauricio Mendoza) to abduct Luisa, so that Matt can save her in a mock duel. All goes awry but in good storytelling tradition, true love triumphs. There of costumer Jeanne Reith. The other clowns are the young are lots of songs along the way, lovers’ fathers, played by Antonio most memorably “Try to Remember,” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain” and “TJ” Johnson and John Rosen, “They Were You.” both appealing actors. Their “The Fantasticks” plays beloved offspring, Luisa (Courtthrough July 26 at 7:30 p.m. ney Evans) and Matt (Steve
Hoping to feign disapproval and hence speed the youngsters ...
Courtney Evans and Antonio “TJ” Johnson in Lamb’s Players Theatre’s “The Fantasticks,” through July 26 at 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado.
Tuesdays through Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays, 1142 Orange Ave., Corona-
Fiore Del Mare Gallery 1295 Prospect, Suite 109 La Jolla, CA 92037 fioredelmare.com
Fine Art Ceramics by Kelley Lowe & John Conrad
do. For tickets ($22-$59) and information, visit www.lambsplayers.org or call (619) 437-0600. ■
CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTS GALLERY 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue, La Jolla CA 92037 (858) 551-2010 CFASD@connectnet.com
Martin Lawrence Gallery
Fiore Del Mare
Contemporary Fine Arts
Founded in 1975, Martin Lawrence Galleries specializes in works by the 20th century masters. The gallery has a distinguished collection of original paintings, sculptures and works on paper by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Erte, and Rembrandt. The Gallery also features an outstanding collection of international contemporary artists; Liudmila Kondakova, Robert Deyber, Kerry Hallam, Rene Lalonde, Felix Mas and Philippe Bertho. The gallery is open 10am -8pm Sun-Thurs & 10am -10pm Fri-Sat (or by appointment tel.#858.551.1122) located across from the historic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla
Fiore Del Mare is a small and charming gallery located just off prospect on a quaint little street called Roslyn. The gallery features the art work of the owner, Jaci Smith, a local artist. She paints her impressionistic interpretation of natural scenes with the vibrant colors she loves. She will be hosting a show at her gallery July 3rd from 6-9. Champagne, wine & cheese will be served! 1295 Prospect, Suite 109-right off Roslyn
Kelley Lowe and John Conrad will be in attendance at Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery for the La Jolla First Friday Artwalk on Friday, July 3rd from 6 until 9 PM. Mr. Lowe recently retired after teaching ceramics at The Bishop's School in La Jolla for 34 years and serving as the Head of the Visual Arts Department. His large ceramic platters are both beautiful and functional. Mr. Conrad is internationally known for his development of unique ceramic glaze formulas. He has written many books and he teaches, lectures and consults with ceramic artists all over the world. His unique vessels feature his interesting and unusual glazes. Please join us to meet these talented artists, enjoy refreshments and peruse our large selection of original paintings, sculpture, ceramics and glass.
Featured Galleries: Refer to map for location
3. Martin Lawrence Gallery 1111 Prospect St. (858) 551-1122
6. Contemporary Fine Arts 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 551-2010
20. Fiore Del Mare 1295 Prospect St. Suite 109 (858) 551-7559 Enjoy Happy Hour at Roppongi before the Art Walk!