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Bill Virchis knows what the theater community needs right now
San Diego theater needs an Incubator, says accomplished, devoted local
William Virchis
If there were a San Diego Theater Hall of Fame, William Virchis would be a first ballot honoree. He has acted, directed, and produced theater almost since his birth, in 1944. He’s also taught thousands of aspiring actors and theater people. And his Teatro Mascara Magica, San Diego’s first multicultural non-profit theater company, is now in its 33rd year. Along with their immensely popular Christmas show, La Pastorella, they will devote their next season entirely to new works.
The Pitch, Or How to Pitch a Latino Sitcom that Will Never Air
- Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown San Diego
The first being The Pitch, or How to Pitch a Latino Sitcom that Will Never Air, by comic icon Paul Rodriguez. The workshop production runs from September 2 through September 6 at the Lyceum Space.
I’ve been asking actors for a bucket list of their dream roles.
My question for Virchis, who has been instrumental in the rise of San Diego theater, is what do we, as a theater community, need right now.
With a brand new script before him and a creative challenge ahead, Virchis responds immediately.
“San Diego needs a Theater Incubator, a place to give birth to new voices both as actors and playwrights. Individual theaters around town, no matter how wonderful they are, and how they piece-meal original works in their schedules, their agenda is always the bottom line. Has to be.
“There needs to be a think tank, a creative environment where artists can take risks and not worry about commercial success or the cost of producing their shows. Otherwise it’s the same old story. Who you know, and are you the flavor of the day?
“San Diego also needs a warehouse where props, scenic designs, costumes and support systems are shared by all. We have to build a bridge between educational theater, university theater, community theater, freelance artists, and commercial theater. This will take a group of artists committed to the work — and not the American Idol Syndrome this society has planted in the minds of the young.
“It’s time to get under an umbrella and design the destiny of the future.
“It’s quite an expensive proposition because space costs money. Actors and all theater artists should have a share in the collective. The work should be the thing.
“To me the process is everything. Theater has always been a collaborative effort. What I love about the idea of a year-round workshop space: the audience will know the expectations of the risk-taking process and see the creative minds that really surround us. And they can contribute too, with feedback.
“We need somebody to step up to the plate and make this Incubator a possibility.
“To see potential and encourage the vision and voice of those who can make a difference for all humanity is what we should all strive for. It’s nothing but Heifer Dust if we don’t walk the talk.”
Here's something you might be interested in.
Bill Virchis knows what the theater community needs right now
San Diego theater needs an Incubator, says accomplished, devoted local
Bill Virchis knows what the theater community needs right now
San Diego theater needs an Incubator, says accomplished, devoted local
William Virchis
If there were a San Diego Theater Hall of Fame, William Virchis would be a first ballot honoree. He has acted, directed, and produced theater almost since his birth, in 1944. He’s also taught thousands of aspiring actors and theater people. And his Teatro Mascara Magica, San Diego’s first multicultural non-profit theater company, is now in its 33rd year. Along with their immensely popular Christmas show, La Pastorella, they will devote their next season entirely to new works.
The Pitch, Or How to Pitch a Latino Sitcom that Will Never Air
- Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown San Diego
The first being The Pitch, or How to Pitch a Latino Sitcom that Will Never Air, by comic icon Paul Rodriguez. The workshop production runs from September 2 through September 6 at the Lyceum Space.
I’ve been asking actors for a bucket list of their dream roles.
My question for Virchis, who has been instrumental in the rise of San Diego theater, is what do we, as a theater community, need right now.
With a brand new script before him and a creative challenge ahead, Virchis responds immediately.
“San Diego needs a Theater Incubator, a place to give birth to new voices both as actors and playwrights. Individual theaters around town, no matter how wonderful they are, and how they piece-meal original works in their schedules, their agenda is always the bottom line. Has to be.
“There needs to be a think tank, a creative environment where artists can take risks and not worry about commercial success or the cost of producing their shows. Otherwise it’s the same old story. Who you know, and are you the flavor of the day?
“San Diego also needs a warehouse where props, scenic designs, costumes and support systems are shared by all. We have to build a bridge between educational theater, university theater, community theater, freelance artists, and commercial theater. This will take a group of artists committed to the work — and not the American Idol Syndrome this society has planted in the minds of the young.
“It’s time to get under an umbrella and design the destiny of the future.
“It’s quite an expensive proposition because space costs money. Actors and all theater artists should have a share in the collective. The work should be the thing.
“To me the process is everything. Theater has always been a collaborative effort. What I love about the idea of a year-round workshop space: the audience will know the expectations of the risk-taking process and see the creative minds that really surround us. And they can contribute too, with feedback.
“We need somebody to step up to the plate and make this Incubator a possibility.
“To see potential and encourage the vision and voice of those who can make a difference for all humanity is what we should all strive for. It’s nothing but Heifer Dust if we don’t walk the talk.”
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