SLO Review

06/05/2026

This weekend two actors shine in a staged reading that runs for only four performances at By the Sea Productions in Morro Bay.

Two childhood friends maintain their relationship throughout a lifelong correspondence in Love Letters, playing one...

06/03/2026

Check out the shows coming up as part of the 68th season at Santa Maria Civic Theatre, "The Little Theatre Off Broadway."

Santa Maria Civic Theatre has announced its 2026-27 schedule of performances, starting off with Ben Abbott's "Grave Mistakes" August 14-30.

06/03/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Linnea Valdivia from the Gala Pride & Diversity Center as she discusses LGBTQIA+ issues in the next Carnegie Lecture at the History Center of SLO June 4!

The program manager of the Gala Pride & Diversity Center presents the next Carnegie Lecture...

06/03/2026

A new play, a new playwright . . . read about the world premiere performances of Alicia Klein's play "No Man's Land" this weekend and next. Brought to you by Exit Pursued by a Bear . . .

Exit Pursued by a Bear presents the world premiere of Alicia Klein's play "No Man's Land" June 4-6 in SLO and June 11-13 The Lavra in Arroyo Grande.

05/31/2026

If you don't know The Balcony Gardener (aka Janice Exter Konstantinidis), you won't regret taking a few moments to treat yourself to her most recent tale of life in a quiet part of Paris with companions Teddy and (a sometimes touchy—or is it touched?) Madame Dupont . . .

The Balcony Gardener: The Sunflower Fusion by Janice Exter Konstantinidis. June had entered its unreasonable phase.

05/28/2026

The California Arts Council has announced the creation of the first-ever sector-specific strategic plan designed to attract creative economy business, retain talent, develop marketable content for national and international audiences, reach marginalized communities, and reflect California’s diversity.

California Arts Council releases strategic plan “California’s Future Is Creative: Strategies for Cultural Resilience, Economic Growth, and Global Leadership."

05/26/2026

If you love music, you'll want to check this out!

05/25/2026

"Next to Normal" is a powerful depiction of bipolar disorder and the tragedy it inflicts not only on its central character but her family as well. With strong vocals and inventive staging, the Cambria Center for the Arts - Allied Arts Association theatre production packs a powerful punch in its own right. Director Parker Lowrie and his team have created a streamlined setting . . .

Review: The Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre production of "Next to Normal" runs through May 31, 2026, with powerful and engaging voices.

05/04/2026

Director Suzy Newman, her creative team, and the three actors who carry San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre‘s current production of "The Lifespan of a Fact" give us something that’s pretty darn close to perfection.

Suzy Newman's current production of "The Lifespan of a Fact" at SLO REP gives us something that's pretty darn close to perfection.

04/27/2026

Read about making a Cal Poly Short Cut! https://sloreview.org/2026/04/26/the-making-of-a-cal-poly-short-cut/