Jon Bernthal wants to bring Broadway-caliber theater to Ojai: It’s ‘always been a dream of mine’

Approximately two weeks from now, Bernthal will return to his cherished sanctuary, his adopted hometown. Together with his fellow artistic directors, he will kick off the Ojai Theatre Festival with their debut production, “Ironbound.” This event will unfold at Ojai’s Chaparral Auditorium across two weekends in May. This project is a heartfelt endeavor for everyone involved, many of whom are generously contributing their time and skills. Bernthal is not just producing and acting, but he’s also financing the entire venture. A significant aspect of this undertaking involves refurbishing a closed-down school building to serve as our performance venue. After the festival, this renovated building will be given to the local school’s arts department, specifically the Nordhoff theater department and the Hojs, who are the drama and dance teachers at Nordhoff High School. They are esteemed artists who have nurtured countless young talents, and now they will have a theater for their performances.

10 Shocking Horror Roles That Should’ve Stayed in the Darkness

It’s important to remember that sometimes, an actor isn’t solely responsible for a performance appearing awkward. Even exceptional actors may struggle when given unclear direction or lack a strong vision and leadership. This can result in characters seeming out of place, similar to a sore thumb. This is especially problematic for horror films as they require a consistent tone to effectively frighten viewers. Inappropriate casting choices or missteps can be as detrimental to a film as poor writing or lackluster visuals.

6 brilliant but overlooked glam rock gems from the Super ’70s you need to hear again

In the realm of glam rock, several artists stand out: The Sweet, Slade, T.Rex featuring Marc Bolan, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie are among them. Elton John and others contributed significantly, while groups like Geordie (with future AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson), Mott the Hoople, and numerous others were more deeply rooted in rock and roll. Most of these acts originated from the UK, but the New York Dolls, based in the US, also played a significant role.