Heather Parish

Rogue Festival 2026 Preview: Fresno's whirlwind of weird and wonderful returns for its 25th go-round Things to do: Heather Parish, a former executive producer of the Fresno Rogue Festival, offers her picks. | The Munro Review

I’ll be reviewing Rogue Festival shows this weekend and next. Come check one (or four!) out!

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Alternative arts fest hits 25 years in Fresno. 5 Rogue shows worthy of the ‘Muse’ Here are some hot picks from a long-time performer as the two-week Rogue Festival launches this weekend.

Starts Friday and runs two weekends!

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Review: Fresno State’s emotionally satisfying 'Raisin in the Sun' explores dreams deferred Heather Parish reviews the Fresno State production of 'Raisin in the Sun.' | The Munro Review

A review, for those who read them: munroreview.com/2025/10/07/r...

THEATER REVIEW: Indie ‘Misery’ full of potential, if not pace Theater review: Heather Parish reviews the indie production of 'Misery,' which ran from July 17-19 at Bullard High School.

A review of "Misery" for those who read reviews (and a little meditation on the role of indie theater in our theatrical landscape). Posted at the Munro Review.

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THEATER REVIEW: Selma’s energetic 'RENT' balances nostalgia with now Heather Parish, writing for The Munro Review, says that the production rises above the many productions of "RENT" she's seen over the years.

Fresno-area theatre review: Selma’s production of RENT

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THEATER REVIEW: Fast, Fast, Fast? Not quite. GCP’s ‘Shrew’ falters in the footsteps of ‘Laugh-in’ Heather Parish reviews the Fresno production, which runs through Aug. 17 at the 2nd Space Theatre. | The Munro Review

A review, for those who read them. Good Company Players’ Taming of the Shrew (This was written and filed last Saturday, after opening night.)

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THEATER REVIEW: Good Company Players’ 'Silent Sky' twinkles with humor even if it doesn’t go supernova Theater critic Heather Parish finds Lauren Gunderson's play about a woman scientist absorbing and entertaining. | The Munro Review

A local theater review, for those who read them:

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My Yale Professor Just Fled America to Escape Trump Marci Shore taught me how to recognize authoritarianism. Now she's recognized it in Trump's America—and she's gone.

"When the people who study authoritarianism for a living start fleeing the country, we should all be paying attention." substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Rogue reviews: 'Confessions of a French Interpreter,' 'Barn Identity,' 'Damn Fine Magic' Reviews of 'Confessions of a French Interpreter,' 'The Barn Identity' and 'Damn Fine Magic.' | The Munro Review

In case you missed it: some Rogue Festival capsule reviews for posterity. Natacha Ruck, Erika Macdonald, and Bange/Mannix.

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Rogue Review: Dockery’s 'One Small Lie' brings thrilling storytelling ‘home’ to Fresno This world premiere performance plays through Saturday, March 8. It's thrilling, Heather Parish writes for The Munro Review.

No capsule review for this Rogue Show by Martin Dockery. (For those who read the reviews, of course!)
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Rogue recs: How to get a handle on what to see at the Rogue Festival Heather Parish offers her tips and picks for the 2025 Rogue Festival. | The Munro Review

If you are local to Fresno, The @roguefestival.bsky.social has one more weekend of fringe performances. Check out my recommendations here: munroreview.com/2025/02/27/r...

L.A.'s gone all in on hyper-specific bumper stickers — the weirder the better It’s hard to drive anywhere in the city right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker. Here's how the trend went beyond 'Coexist' and into overdrive.

Look at the kids, subverting our propagandized culture with irony and wit. I’m so proud!

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Theater Review: Get reacquainted with 'Annie'-- a seasoned ensemble keeps the sunny musical fresh Heather Parish offers her view of the Broadway in Fresno production of 'Annie.' | The Munro Review

For those who read the reviews. (Personally, I think the back half on Annie’ origins is the more interesting bit!)

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Read the whole thread about this amazing librarian who changed libraries forever! for @delhorn64.bsky.social

Theater Review: 'Beautiful' delivers the sound of a generation at Roger Rocka’s Theater review: Heather Parish offers her take on the Good Company Players production of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."

For those who read them: a review of “Beautiful” at Roger Rocka’s

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hate it when the promos for new Poirot adaptations are like “THIS ISN’T YOUR GRANDMA’S AGATHA CHRISTIE.” I like my grandma’s Agatha Christie??

Library exhibition examines neo-fascist propaganda techniques in contemporary Rome - Fresno State News The Fresno State Library presents “Where Monsters Are Born: Documenting a Fascist Revival in the [...]

The Library's next exhibition - curated by @brianjgriffith.bsky.social , goes up on Monday. Join us for the reception and find out more at Fresno State News:

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How does that 20% open rate compare to the engagement rate of social media posts overall? It seems like all of the modes struggle with engagement.

Theater review: Comedy, tragedy, and time play to their strengths in Good Company Players’ 'Chapter Two' Writing for The Munro Review, Heather Parish salutes director Dan Pessano's take on Neil Simon at the 2nd Space Theatre.

A theater review for those who read them: "'Comedy equals tragedy plus time' is one of those quotes attributed to many different comedic sources, but few put it into practice as often as Neil Simon. His plays routinely dig into his life’s past unhappiness to anchor present comedy..." Read more!

'Wings of the City' sculpture walk at Fresno State: a contemplative morning on an inspiring campus Heather Parish, writing for The Munro Review, wanders the Fresno State campus and offers sketches and commentaries on the Jorge Martin series.

I spent a little time during winter break with the winged sculptures on Fresno State’s campus. I photographed and sketched and considered how we can engage with art by practicing our own. Here’s the photo essay with some animated gifs by Donald Munro.

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The Munro Review's Top 20 cultural events of 2024 From 'Red Velvet' at Fresno State to drunken Shakespeare, there was a lot to celebrate in the Fresno area arts scene in 2024

For those in the Fresno Arts and Culture world, here is The Munro Review’s Top 20 List for 2024:

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THEATER REVIEW: Brad Myers wraps his Fresno State career in a swath of wonderful 'Red Velvet' Heather Parish reviews the last production Brad Myers will direct for Fresno State. | The Munro Review

Last theater review of 2024! You have three more opportunities to see "Red Velvet" at Fresno State (through Sat 12/14). munroreview.com/2024/12/12/t...

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Hmmm… I love that I know how to be my own best company.

In a throwback to Facebook circa 2009. . . What'cha wanna know? Gimme a like and a number