Erin Crites, new full-time Idyllwild Arts Academy theater faculty member, knows improvisation, physical storytelling, Commedia dell-arte, and clowning — yes, clowning. Crites received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre, took a master class from John Gilkey and has been an ensemble member. She is an ensemble member and current…

Harold Wherry and his Blue Breeze Band serve Motown and blues at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. They take the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Guitarist Wherry has more than 30 years experience working in the Motown, R&B, funk, jazz and blues styles. As a teenager he backed soul R&B singer Bobby Day…

“A Tapestry of Medieval Life” is a drama about medieval life complete with music of the time, compiled from period documents, directed by author Jenny Egan. The cast features well-known Idyllwild actors Scott Wilson, Derrik Lewis, Barbara Rayliss, Rena Lekach and Marilyn Beauchesne. This production signals a debut of Voices – an Idyllwild Chamber Consort….