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Maria Cominis on FRANKENSTEIN

Reviews

“Fortinbras” seems almost freakishly timely, the kind of pungent political satire as of-the-moment as Jon Stewart’s opening monologue. […] Maria Cominis lets her fine cast romp through Blessing’s bawdy yarn.

F. Kathleen Foley
Los Angeles Times

“[Cominis] is so passionate about the work and the passion is infectious. Whenever she is giving notes or fixing a scene, she’s right up there with you,” Ayala said. “It definitely ignited this power within me that I didn’t know was there.”

Anthony Ayala, actor (Doctor Victor Frankenstein)
Daily Titan

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The Cherry Orchard (2019)

Anton Chekhov

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Frankenstein (2017)

Adaptation by Bruce Goodrich

This original adaption was well received by the audience and the students performed to sold out houses. The beloved tale was close to celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mary Shelly's publication and this adaptation tells the story from her point of view.

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Brain People (2017)

Grand Central Arts, Santa Ana

Scenic Design Kristin Campbell.
The karmic event of Mayannah and her two guests evokes the idea that we can create whatever we want if our desire and belief is strong enough.

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Italian American Reconciliation by John Patrick Shanley (2016)

"Janice, Janice, Janice!"

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Metamorphoses (2012)

The Young Theatre, Clayes Performing Arts Center, CSUF

Scenic design, Fred Kinney.
Aeriel Arts, William Lett

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Ivanov (2009)

The Hallberg, Clayes PAC

Maria's first collaboration with Chekhov and Russian Actress Svetlana Efremova.

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Sonnets For An Old Century (2010)

The Hallberg Theatre, Clayes Performing Arts Center, CSUF

Maria is a huge fan of Jose Rivera's plays. Their poetry, the sensual examination of the human condition and his characters seem to adopt a philosophy that intrigues and inspires.

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