Randall Gray - The California Theater Critic
With well over 39 years in the motion picture, television, and live stage industry, Randall is an award winning accomplished actor, producer, director, and playwright. He is most noted for playing the leading roles of Jean Val Jean in Les Miserables at the Paris Opera House in Paris France, and The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera on tour.
Formerly a Theater Critic for the Pasadena Star and News, Associated Content, and the the Indianapolis Theater Guide, Randall has been an accomplished theatrical critic for the better part of 15 years. He has published twelve of his own theatrical productions, and has written for television and motion pictures. He is an award winning actor and vocalist who has taken his talents and abilities into the classroom having taught Master s Classes multiple times with a great deal of success.
The owner of ACTS Productions, Randall is praying to one day own and operate his own theater, but until the day that occurs, he has chosen to lend his knowledge and abilities to other theaters all over Southern California by serving as guest director, producer, actor, casting director, and writing productions specific to the needs of theaters of all sizes.
Randall s abilities and accomplishments are extensive, as are his list of accolades, but through it all, his passion is for theater that makes a true difference. His motto is simple but to the point:
True theater should lift you to the heavens, carry you to the depths, and change your perspective of the world around you as a result of the journey.
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Formerly a Theater Critic for the Pasadena Star and News, Associated Content, and the the Indianapolis Theater Guide, Randall has been an accomplished theatrical critic for the better part of 15 years. He has published twelve of his own theatrical productions, and has written for television and motion pictures. He is an award winning actor and vocalist who has taken his talents and abilities into the classroom having taught Master s Classes multiple times with a great deal of success.
The owner of ACTS Productions, Randall is praying to one day own and operate his own theater, but until the day that occurs, he has chosen to lend his knowledge and abilities to other theaters all over Southern California by serving as guest director, producer, actor, casting director, and writing productions specific to the needs of theaters of all sizes.
Randall s abilities and accomplishments are extensive, as are his list of accolades, but through it all, his passion is for theater that makes a true difference. His motto is simple but to the point:
True theater should lift you to the heavens, carry you to the depths, and change your perspective of the world around you as a result of the journey.
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The Turn of the Screw: A Theatrical ReviewA psychological ghost tale thriller come to life in a small black box theater with rather surprising success.
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Songs for a New World: A Theatrical ReviewSixteen songs sung by four people in concert style called a theatrical production.
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Reborning: A Theatrical ReviewA woman who makes life-like dolls for other people must deal with her own inner turmoils, as does her boyfriend and her client.
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The Little Dog Laughed: A Theatrical ReviewTwo men and two women attempt to deal with their inner demons while pretending to be normal in a world that expects them to be something they are not.
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Miss Saigon: A Theatrical ReviewOne of the most fantastic Broadway Musicals of all time comes to life at the La Mirada Theater.
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The Oldest Living Graduate: A Theatrical ReviewColonel Kincaid has lived a long life, so long that everyone he once knew is now gone. While his son attempts to move on with his life, the Colonel finds himself and his memories in the way of his son's plans for a brighter future for himself.
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Slow Dance in Midtown: A Theatrical ReviewA psychological introspection on the lives and inter-connections of four people dealing with pain, heart-ache, and loss on their own and with each other.
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Once Upon a Mattress: A Theatrical ReviewA musical re-telling of the fairy tale of the The Princess and the Pea.
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No Time to Weep: A Theatrical ReviewAn abridged telling of the life of child holocaust survivor Lucy Deutsch.
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The Boomerange Effect: A Theatrical ReviewA look at five couples and the conversations that they have in the bedroom that involve all the other couples.
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The Elephant Man: A Theatrical ReviewA man cursed with a disfiguring ailment teaches others what it is to be understanding and human.
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Coronado: A Theatrical ReviewA tragic thriller looking at the lives of intertwining characters as they deal with love, loss, greed, and overcoming their personal demons.
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The Who's Tommy: A Theatrical ReviewA traumatized young man finds a way to reach the world through his abilities as a pinball playing wizard. A rock-n-roll musical smash hit.
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After the Fall: A Theatrical ReviewA look at some of the most intimate moments and experiences of the life of Arthur Miller.
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The Spidey Project: A Theatrical ReviewA low budget musical telling of the Spiderman comic book hero comes to life on stage in parody. A fun show that promises a good deal of laughter.
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Rock of Ages: A Theatrical ReviewA love story between two young rockers who seek fame and fortune through their skills as rock'n'roll singers. A great Broadway style production that guarantees a good time to all who love 1980's rock music.
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1969: A Theatrical ReviewA wild acid trip of a journey through the events of 1969, though not always told with truth. A musical that is best served with alcohol.
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Spring Awakening: A Theatrical ReviewA group of teens attempt to figure out life, love, sex, and understanding in the 19th century Germany. A rock'n'roll musical well worth the time and money.
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Ghosts: A Theatrical ReviewAn English Widow attempts to deal with the ghosts of her past as she moves forward with her life and care of her son.
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The Color Purple: A Theatrical ReviewA young African American woman deals with the heardships and agonies of life in a manner that helps her find personal purpose and value.
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The Yellow House: An Event ReviewBurke Byrnes deals with a past tragedy in his family in a very public setting by telling the story to those who wish to hear it.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd acts out his revenge on an evil judge in old London as he resumes his profession as a barber and cultivates a working friendship with a local meat pie baker. Will he ever find his beautiful daughter stolen from him by the evil judge?
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A Few Good Men: A Theatrical ReviewAaron Sorkin's break-out stage play comes to life in North Hollywood with an excellence and power that most large theaters only dream of obtaining.
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Geeks! the Musical! a Theatrical ReviewA wild child-like adventure and love story held at a Comi-Con Convention comes to life with simplistic music and dance that together bring a light comical side of theater to life in Hollywood.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Theatrical ReviewThe cunning master of mystery is back for one last adventure. Again his trusty side-kick Dr. Watson is at his side as he attempts one last time to capture the intriguing Moriarity in this wonderful stage production at the Long Beach Playhouse.
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Fiddler on the Roof: A Theatrical ReviewJoin Tevye as he learns the true meaning of love and grapples with the difficulties of a changing world while attempting to hold onto his beloved traditions.
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Candlelight Pavilion Dinner TheaterThe last remaining fully functional dinner theater in Southern California is one with a vast history and phenomenal performance and culinary productions.
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Private Lives: A Theatrical ReviewA recently divorced couple find themselves at the same hotel on their honeymoons to their new spouses. Love re-ignites between the two of them and the scene is set for some wonderful antics about love, hate, and the connections people have.
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Hunger: In Bed with Roy Cohn - a Theatrical ReviewRoy Cohn finds himself in purgatory reliving the people and mistakes of his life while he waits to find out his ultimate fate. Will he repent of the vast number of mistakes he made in life? This is the new play Hunger: In Bed with Roy Cohn.
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New Jerusalem: A Theatrical ReviewA young Jewish man is forced to defend his rather unorthodox ideals on God and Theology to the Jewish Synagogue and the city in which he lives. A powerfully intelligent production with strong historical values.
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The Indians Are Coming to Dinner: A Theatrical ReviewA family attempts to deal with their husband and father who selfishly only sees his own aspirations and overlooks the well-being of his wife and children.
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'Troilus and Cressida': A Theatrical ReviewThe epic battle between the Greeks and the Trojans is the setting for this love story written by Shakespeare. A powerful production to be certain.
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'The Dining Room': A Theatrical ReviewIf walls or rooms could talk, what would they say about the people that have been in them and the experiences that have taken place? This is The Dining Room.
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Rooms: A Rock RomanceTwo people destined to meet find a new kind of love as they travel life's journey through punk rock stardom from Glasgow Scotland to New York City.
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Hermetically SealedA wonderfully difficult program about dealing with heart ache and loss while trying to find a new normal in family life.
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Expecting to FlyA man tries to figure out how to deal with the loss of the one that he has loved and learn the steps of living again after the loss.
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Fairy Tale Theater: a Theatrical ReviewA comic attempts to teach adults the lessons of life through his own fairy tale creations using his friends and several puppets.
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Barefoot in the Park: A Theatrical ReviewA newly married couple attempt to find the way to connect in a very small apartment as they get used to one another and their new neighbors. Married life is not always easy, but it is usually funny.
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Steel Magnolias: A Theatrical ReviewA group of southern women join together to deal with the difficulties, joys, anticipations, and heartaches that life can throw at them. Together they find strength in one another that help them cope with whatever life deals them.
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Orson's Shadow: A Theatrical ReviewOrson Wells and Lawrence Olivier attempt to re-capture their own former glory in the world of performing arts.
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This Wonderful LifeA one man show reliving the Frank Cappra great It's A Wonderful Life
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Jane Fonda in the Court of Public Opinion: A Theatrical ReviewA production about Jane Fonda's actions during the Vietnam War and th damages done to the military men who foughtin it, as well as the country she attempted to represent.
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Hairspray: A Theatrical ReviewMusical Theatre West has yet another AMAZING hit musical on stage that the Carpernter Center in Long Beach with their wonderful rendition of Hairspray.
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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: A Concert Event ReviewThis big-band jazz and swing group knows how to rock a house.
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Pity Th Proud Ones: A Theatrical ReviewA picture of life at a time when times were tough people did whtever they ad to do to get ahead. The problem is that there is still a great deal of prejudice, pride, and arrogance to overcome.
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Tick, Tick...BOOM! a Theatrical ReviewBefore there was RENT, there was Jonathon Larson's personal story...tick, tick...BOOM!
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The God of Isaac: A Theatrical ReviewOne man's quest for understanding his cultural heritage and what it means to him.
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Betrayed: A Theatrical ReviewA look at the war in Iraq from a very different angle...how the people of Iraq must feel.
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Addition by Subtraction: A Theatrical ReviewOne man's search for making right out of wrong.
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Way to Heaven: A Theatrical ReviewOne of the most powerful fact based productions I have encountered in a very long time. Way To Heaven deals with the truth behind the German propaganda programs.
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Up: A Theatrical ReviewA story about the life of a man sixteen years after his fame for taking a solo flight in a lawn chair.
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The Ride Down Mt. Morgan: A Theatrical ReviewThe story of a man who's personal desire's mean more to him than anything or anyone else on the planet.
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Dreams in Variation: A Theatrical ReviewFour different people seek to fulfill their life-long dreams whatever the cost.
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: A Theatrical ReviewA long loved story about seven men and seven women who find love in the most interesting ways.
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The Artificial Jungle: A Theatrical ReviewA funny dramedy about love, lust, longing, and what some will do to get it.
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Jaques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris: A Theatrical ReviewA collection of Jaques Brel songs loosely tied together by a questionable script.
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New York's Finest: An Event ReviewFive of Broadway's leading vocalist performed a wonerful concert.
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Richard III: A TheatricalReviewThe struggles of a would be king come to murder and jealousy.
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RENT: A Theatrical ReviewA group of artists struggle with life, love, finance, and the establishment that is America today.
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Yeoman of the Guard: A Theatrical ReviewA comedic and operatic love story by Gilbert and Sullivan.
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Beau Jest: A Theatrical ReviewA delightful comedy about pleasing ones parents and pleasing ones self.
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Doubting Thomason: A Theatrical ReviewA small theatre group needs to write a play and prepare it in mere days.
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As You like It: A Theatrical ReviewAn attempt at bringing Shakespeare in the park into the 1940's with music.
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Bakersfield Mist: A Theatrical ReviewA broken down woman longs to have a painting she found in a junk store be authenticated as a true masterpiece.
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Master Harold and the BoysA look at race and friendship relationships in Africa today as yesterday.
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The Wedding Singer: A Theatrical ReviewFlash back to 1985 to tell a story of romance and trying to become something.
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The Last Five Years: A Theatrical ReviewA musical story about two people who fall in love, marry, and grow apart.
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1776: A Theatrical ReviewA spectacular production filled with humor, heart, and history.
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Tartuffe: A Theatrical ReviewThe questions of hypocritical leadership in the church are brought into question in the unique and wonderful comedy.
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A Memory of Two Mondays: A Theatrical ReviewA young man longs for something more while enduring the mundane of everyday life during the 1950's. By Arthur Miller.
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Deity Clutch: a Theatrical ReviewA trip into one man's nightmare that may cause you to question your own.
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100 Saints You Should Know: a Theatrical ReviewDeals with the realm of religious legalism and the overwhleming need for grace.
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A Mid Summer Night's Dream: A Theatrical ReviewA romantic tale of whimsy and faries while still playful and intellectual.
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Bash'd: A Theatrical ReviewA rap opera (Of the sorts) about the problems and heartaches, as well as the freedoms perceived about the gay life.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor: A Theatrical ReviewShakespeare at its best! A DON'T MISS PRODUCTION!!!
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Moose on the Loose: A Theatrical ReviewA look into one woman's family and the folly that makes them bind together.
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The Au Pair Man: A Theatrical ReviewA young man tries to find prestige and position by taking a job as an Au Pair to a desperate and coniving older woman.
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The Columbine ProjectA review of what happened that dreadful day, done with impressive respect to the families and the community that endured it.
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Taming of the ShrewA Shakespearean classic set to modern day cowboy themes
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RENTDealing with life in a time of turmoil, no money, and the pains of drugs and romance.
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Prisoner of Second AvenueA couple deals with the stresses of life that are as modern today as in the 1970's when then show was set.
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12 Angry MenA story about what takes place in a jury deliberation room.
