The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a comedy by playwright Christopher Durang, opening June 28.
In the play, three siblings reunite in the family’s Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home. Vanya and Sonia bicker and pine about the dashed dreams and squandered hopes of their lives while their fortune-telling maid warns of impending dangers. Their movie star sister, Masha, suddenly swoops in with her new boy-toy, Spike, and threatens to sell the family estate, complete with a cherry orchard. Meanwhile, Nina, an aspiring actress from next door, catches Spike’s attention and Masha’s jealousy is not easily concealed in the company of this young and attractive threat. However, Nina has inspired Vanya to stage his avant-garde play, which he has secretly written.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike runs in the Marian Theatre June 28 through July 7, then at the Solvang Festival Theater July 12 through 22. The production is directed by Mark Booher and features Anne Guynn as Sonia, Polly Firestone Walker as Masha, Sam Bravo as Spike, and Peter S. Hadres as Vanya. For tickets, call (805) 922-8313 or visit pcpa.org.
Solvang Library hosts parade craft workshop
The Solvang Library will host two sessions of a parade craft workshop to help participants create an entry for the city’s annual 4th of July parade.
The two workshops currently scheduled are June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Materials will be provided and all ages are welcome to participate. Children ages 7 and younger must be with an adult or teen supervisor. Reservations are requested.
The library is located at 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: (805) 688-4214
Roblar Winery hosts painting in the vineyard
Roblar Winery in Santa Ynez is hosting a painting in the vineyard day on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No experience in art is required.
Participants are guided step-by-step by a trained artist through the entire session. The cost is $65, which includes all supplies as well as a tasting of Roblar wines.
Roblar is located at 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. Call Gypsy Studios at
(805) 990-2105 or email events@gypsystudiosart.com to make a reservation.
Arts Briefs are compiled by Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose. Send information to rrose@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Jun 28 – Jul 5, 2018.