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Pat Taylor is Nite Lights

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  • I caught two productions for review on the weekend …
  • I have one play review, and two upcoming productions to talk about this week. Grab a coffee … and read on.
  • It’s funny but now that the days are shorter, and darkness comes sooner …
  • I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend …
  • I have two local productions to tell you about this week
  • Comfy in my P.J.’s, I was intensely wrapped up in all the TV season’s “opening episodes” …
  • Once again Halloween is quickly approaching
  • I caught a very entertaining classic play on the weekend, presented in three acts
  • Only one production to tell you about this week
  • I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend
  • I had a most enjoyable weekend theatrically speaking. I caught two exceptional productions, as different as could possibly be … but both are highly worthy of your time!
  • No plays to review this week, but let me preview a trio of enticing upcoming productions I’ll be telling you all about in the next month
  • I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend, playing at the legendary Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood
  • Just a “wee” column this time …
  • No theatrical review for you this time … so I’d like to tell you about a recurring local event you should definitely “check out” with family and friends….
  • I only caught one production for review on the weekend. Sometimes it works out that way … It’s “feast or famine”….
  • I caught two musicals on the weekend ….
  • I took some time off on the weekend, “theatrically speaking…”
  • I enjoyed two productions on the weekend …
  • ModRock – A World Premiere Musical
  • Happy Belated Father’s Day to all of you proud papas!
  • I only have one play to review for you this week
  • I only caught one play for “review” on the weekend. An ambitiously staged enactment of a highly revered and much loved movie …
  • After catching a play on Friday night …
  • I have two plays to tell you about this week. As different as they could possibly be … both are worthy of your time.
  • Happy belated Mother’s Day to all of the loving “moms” out there!
  • I have only one theatrical review, and a bit of random “chit chat” for you this week
  • I didn’t accept any plays to review for you on the weekend
  • Two worthy theatrical events to talk about this week. One, I saw on the weekend, and the other is an upcoming theatrical fundraiser….
  • This week’s column will be a series of “Random Ramblings.” I got my dreaded tax checks sent out to the I.R.S. … Hope you did too
  • I went to Glendale Centre Theatre on the weekend for the first time in ages
  • I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter day dinner with family and friends. Nursing a cold …
  • I only caught one production on the weekend
  • I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend, but it was a mind-blowingly magical, musical must see!
  • I’m so happy that it is finally “Daylight Savings Time” again!
  • I only caught one production on the weekend to tell you about
  • This week’s column is a bit of a smorgasbord …
  • I saw two productions on the weekend to tell you about. Although polar opposites in style and content, I enjoyed both plays.
  • I have two theatrical productions to tell you about this time, as different as could possibly be …
  • I was pretty busy on the weekend!
  • I caught two worthy plays on the weekend …
  • It is now well into January
  • Productions around town are starting to “kick off” in the new year
  • Taking a break from my own holiday preparations …
  • Only caught one play on the weekend to tell you about
  • I only have one play to tell you about this week, but it is a hands-down winner, in all aspects of theatrical accomplishment!
  • No play reviews this week. Instead, I will use my space this time to honor and celebrate the visionary life of a friend …
  • Well, the cold season has begun once again
  • By the time you read this column, we will have elected our President for the next four years
  • Mad, crazy, busy … with Halloween business at my vintage clothing store “Hubba Hubba!”
  • I was a very busy bee on the weekend! I held a lucrative Saturday garage sale (…exhausting) and saw two productions for “review,” as different in style and content as could possibly be.
  • I caught two productions on the weekend, and ran a two day garage sale, selling out the Halloween costumes from my shop
  • I saw no play for review on the weekend, but will be back next time to report on two newly opening productions. Here’s a sneak peek at both of them….
  • What a fun and theatrically rewarding weekend! I caught two plays, both of which I highly recommend.
  • I only caught one production for review on the weekend
  • It was so blazing hot on the weekend, I barely left my well air conditioned house!
  • I enjoyed two productions for “review” on the weekend. One, a well known fantasy musical … the other a dark, yet humorous drama. Both are worthy of your time!
  • I caught one classic, age old production, on the Labor Day weekend
  • For the first time in ages, I didn’t see any plays to review for you on the weekend (I’m having withdrawal symptoms)
  • Whew … another steaming hot weekend, huh? I dread getting my electric bill this month, having cranked my AC relentlessly! I’m sure many of you can relate….
  • Like most of you, I’m sure … enough already with these unbearably hot temps!
  • Sadly, the magical production I’m reviewing this week has already closed its short run
  • I only caught one play on the weekend. Although it was captivating …
  • I caught two very good dramas on the weekend!
  • A lot to tell you about this week…. After 17 years writing about L.A. “theatre openings” … it is still a rewarding part of my life.
  • The soaring temps of summer are creeping up on us this week
  • It was a funfilled and nostalgic weekend, theatrically speaking
  • I only caught one production to critique on the weekend, and I must say this …
  • I only have one production to tell you about this week
  • Only caught one production on the weekend …
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  • Only one production to tell you about this week, but it was a winner in all aspects of theatrical magic!
  • I enjoyed two worthy productions on the weekend
  • I had a busy weekend. I caught two productions to tell you about …
  • I only caught one production on the weekend
  • I only have one play for review this week. Basically exhausted …
  • Now that tax time is over … I can breathe again….
  • I hope all of you had a nice Easter….
  • I only caught one play on the weekend
  • As it turns out cosmically…
  • A bit of a “mish-mosh” column this week
  • Wow! What a gorgeous weekend! With “temps” in the mid 80s in March …
  • I only caught one production on the weekend …
  • I only caught one play on the weekend, and it was a delightfully sassy winner! I strongly suggest that you book seats the moment you finish reading my glowing review!
  • I do hope all of you managed to struggle through still another brilliantly sunny February weekend. Californians … count your blessings!
  • Still another gorgeous sunny California weekend in January, and two new stage productions to tell you about … Life is good!
  • Proudly presented by The Pasadena Playhouse’s Sheldon Epps (Artistic Director) and Stephen Eich (Executive Director) …
  • I caught two local opening night productions on the weekend … totally different in style and content, but both worthy of your time….
  • I’m delighted to say … “Theater” around town is finally “hopping,” after the holiday lull!
  • You haven’t heard much from me lately … theatre “openings” are few and far between during the holiday season
  • Handy Market … A Burbank Treasure!
  • Goodbye to 2011 …
  • Amidst the manic “holiday hustle” there are always numerous Christmas-themed productions running.
  • The mad dash of the holiday season is upon us, which means Yuletide productions around town are aplenty!
  • I didn’t have any plays to review on the weekend
  • Struggling with a “killer cold” and still recovering from the Halloween Madness at my shop …
  • By the time you read this column, I will have survived the manic Halloween season for the 28th year at my shop!
  • Halloween is rockin’ at Hubba Hubba! as crowds of people wander in, and hordes of costumes are moving out!
  • I only caught one production on the weekend…
  • Only one production to tell you about this week, as the all consuming HALLOWEEN MADNESS is in full swing!
  • Two plays to “review” for you this week
  • Many of this season’s TV premieres start up this week…
  • I didn’t catch any plays to review for you on the weekend
  • I only caught one production for “review” on the weekend… and one just for fun…
  • In an odd twist of fate…
  • Hot enough for you? Beat the heat, while broadening your horizons…
  • In an unusual set of circumstances, both of the particular productions I’ll tell you about this time are already “past,” which means you won’t be able to see them
  • I only have one production to tell you about this week, but will be back next time with two new shows
  • I didn’t see any play on the weekend… but have a couple of upcoming productions to tell you about this week…
  • I only caught one play for “review” on the weekend. During the summer months, theatrical openings are always fewer…
  • I saw two great shows on the weekend!
  • Kind of a mellow weekend for me… shopped, read, caught up on personal stuff…
  • Two lively comedies to tell you about this time. In these times of financial worries… there’s just nothin’ better than a good hearty laugh!
  • I caught two enjoyable North Hollywood productions on the weekend… polar opposites in style and content, but both are worthy of your time.
  • Only one play to tell you about this time. I hope you had a nice Memorial Day… spent with family and friends. I did too!
  • Two fine productions to tell you about this week. It never ceases to amaze me…
  • I caught a wildly original and highly entertaining production on the weekend
  • Only one production to talk about this week, and it was a mind boggling, highly ambitious effort, offered by one of L.A.’s most inventive and respected theatre troupes…
  • No plays to critique for you this week…
  • Okay readers… Get off your couches, turn off your TV’s and venture out to see this heartwarmingly funny show!
  • Two productions to talk about this week… One, an in depth family drama, and the other, a dazzling dance production – both excellent!
  • I only caught one production this week, but it was a “guilty pleasure” doozie!
  • I enjoyed the diversity of two local productions on the weekend… each one produced with well thought out skill and strong performances.
  • Two productions to tell you about this week… as different as could possibly be
  • No plays to review for you this time. Like most things in life… it’s feast or famine
  • Lots to talk about today! Read on…
  • Only one production to share with you this week…
  • I only have one play to review for you this week… and it was a hoot!
  • I was pretty busy on the weekend, with a “trio” of plays to see and “review.”
  • I was scheduled to see two productions on the weekend, but one was postponed due to an actor’s illness. I’ll try to catch it later…
  • Two productions to talk about this week… both recommended!
  • Two highly commendable plays to talk about this week… Both starring dedicated and much loved veteran actresses…
  • I saw two productions during the weekend… one, an excitingly sexy dance show… the other… still a work in progress.
  • One rave review to share with you this time… and a listing of promising productions to come…
  • Hello everybody
  • I only took time out of my Christmas preparations to catch one production last weekend
  • Busy with the usual Christmas preparations
  • It is my pleasure this time to tell you about two worthy productions…
  • Two productions to tell you about this week…
  • I caught two productions last week
  • Relieved to have the manic Halloween season behind me at my shop for the 27th year…
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  • I only caught one production on the weekend, but it was a wild ‘n’ wonderful winner!
  • I had a crazy-busy week! I caught two productions, while manically selling Halloween costumes at my shop
  • I caught two plays on the weekend…
  • Only one production to discuss this week…
  • It was hotter than blazes last weekend!
  • Congratulations are in order to AMC’S dark and stylish “Mad Men” for winning the Emmy nod for Best Drama Series!
  • I caught one meaningful drama loaded with American history, and one wacky comedy loaded with human dysfunction…
  • I wasn’t scheduled to review any productions on the weekend
  • Two new reviews this week…
  • Well, we finally got a few days that were hot enough to grumble about
  • Are we lovin’ this cooler than usual summer? Can this really be sunny California? Not complaining…
  • One “new” review this week… and one “repeat” review from last week, with The Tolucan Times’ apologies for last week’s errors. Off we go!
  • I only caught one production on the weekend… but it was a laugh-a-minute doozie!
  • As the temps hit triple digits on the weekend
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  • I caught three musical productions last week.
  • I was hopping on the weekend!
  • Totally caught up in the L.A. Lakers in the finals…
  • I caught two very good productions on the weekend
  • As different as could be … I caught a “brain teasing” drama, and a fun loving musical on the weekend.
  • I caught two light n’ lively, very funny productions last week
  • Beautiful weekend, huh? Not too hot… not too cold… just perfect! Wish we could magically lock in those “temps” all year!
  • I had a lazy weekend off theatrically speaking.
  • I had a “theatre free” weekend.
  • I caught two top notch productions on the weekend…
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  • Only one play to tell you about this time, but fear not…
  • Two plays to review for you this week…
  • I, like many of you I’m sure…
  • I have two relatable “slice of life” dramas to tell you about this week…
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  • It was an interesting weekend, theatrically speaking…
  • With the holidays now well behind us, L.A. theatre is booming again!
  • Two worthy new productions to tell you about this week…
  • It is always rewarding for me when I have a truly unique play/ production to tell you about.
  • As I write my column on this gloriously sunny Sunday
  • As the holidays fade off in the distance…
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  • Caught up… like everyone else in the bustle of the holidays.
  • Ok, readers, I admit…
  • I had a super busy weekend!
  • With Thanksgiving gatherings a recent past loving memory, it is now December 2nd as this issue hits the stands.
  • L.A. theatre lovers will be thrilled to know that after two years of obscurity
  • “Baby it’s You”
  • Only caught one production to report on this time
  • A Little Letter to My Readers:
  • Caught up in the madly manic last week before Halloween at my store “Hubba Hubba!”
  • It was a rewarding weekend, theatrically speaking!
  • No plays to review for you this time…
  • I only had time for one play this weekend. It is the manic Halloween period at my shop once again…
  • No doom n’ gloom this time…
  • I enjoyed a highly rewarding weekend, theatrically speaking.
  • What a gorgeous weekend it was, “weather-wise!”
  • I didn’t catch any plays for “review” over Labor Day weekend
  • As September arrives, all of our favorite TV shows premiere their new season “openers.”
  • Random but Relevant Ramblings…
  • I only caught one play on the weekend. In this shaky economy
  • Get ready for a rave review!
  • I only caught one production on the weekend…
  • Hot enough for you?
  • Two productions to tell you about this week…
  • Two highly commendable theatre “treats” to share this time…
  • I hope all of you had a happy and safe Fourth of July!
  • Wow! It was a theatrically thrilling, highly-rewarding week…
  • Only one highly commendable production to critique this week…
  • Two totally opposite productions to talk about this time…
  • I caught two comedies this time…
  • I caught two enjoyable productions on the weekend. Lots of laughs!
  • Only one play to review this week, but it was a derelictic doozy!
  • Two realistically raw, cerebrally taxing and “cutting edge” productions to talk about this week… both exploring the underbelly of society’s frailties.
  • I ventured out on two polar-opposite theatrical trips on the weekend.
  • Two productions to talk about this week…
  • Wow! The temps soared this weekend like crazy!
  • Two new productions to talk about this week…
  • I only caught one play on the weekend
  • Such gorgeous weather we were able to enjoy on the weekend, huh?
  • Paul Williams to Perform at Annual Ella Awards Dinner
  • Two highly entertaining romantic comedies to recommend this week.
  • Sorry… No new theatre reviews this week, although I have two promising “openings” to catch next weekend.
  • Two productions to talk about this week. One offers a cast of African-American beauties, and the other stars a spirited large cast of only men…
  • Sorry folks – No theatre reviews this week!
  • My duo of reviews this week includes tow plays on horrific subjects…
  • Both of this week’s comedies are “off the charts” on the laugh-o-meter!
  • How ‘bout that Super Bowl game, huh?