Compliments Versus Adulation

I don't give compliments unless they're deserved. Never have. I'm sure that stems from having music teachers for parents, and their life-long process of only praising me when I had earned it – although when they saw that I was trying there was always encouragement when I missed the...

The Science of Singing with David Sabella

I love it when my expectations of how something will go gets absolutely dumped on its ear. I attended (late, but with permission) David Sabella's second Voice Master Class at Act2, last Saturday. I expected this 10-year Broadway veteran and new General Manager at Act2, to listen politely to the...

From Busking on Pitillal Buses to Teatro Vallarta

Born December 12, 1993, in Rome, Italy. She is known as Gloria Fiona. Fiona is a nickname she received after the movie Shrek was released. Her high school buddies used to describe her physical changes - from bright red hair one day to whatever color the next. She was...

Gloria Fiona – Soul, Blues, Soft Rock

This Special Show features Oscar Corral's son, Angelo, winner of the 2024 Rise Talent Contest, as a special guest. Once again, the fine pair Duo Xochiquetzal: Isa Zuleta on piano and Jacob Ordoñez Rodriguez on guitar, embellish the sounds of the stage with their delightful accompaniment. Finishing the illustrious...

It’s Warming Up at Nacho Daddy

They have one week until they all take off to spend some time with friends and family. The rain has started here in Vallarta and it is getting humid. They have some great shows before they close. On Wednesday one last time to see Amy Armstrong 7pm this season and Azafran 8:30. Friday the...

Amy Armstrong – Pride 2024 

Reprinted with permission of the author The community of all backgrounds welcomes back Amy for several shows during Pride 2024. "You will laugh. You will cry. You will love." She has been beloved locally for years, bringing new shows each season. Joining her, as often in the past, were Al Ramirez,...

Gloria Fiona’s Night of Burlesque 

Reprinted with permission of the author The gathered crowd was piped up for some burlesque. This creation features Gloria as the lead singer. She performs with Dúo Xochiquetzal, self-described "Eclectic duo with a Latin soul." The pair is Isabel Zuleta on piano, voice and composition and Jacob Ordoñez Rodriguez on electric guitar. Tonight represents Gloria's first production, a brand...

Patronage & Donorship Opportunities at Act2PV

Dear ACT2PV Family & Friends Around the World: Welcome to the 2024-25 season at ACT2PV! As detailed in my last email, which you should have received a few days ago, there are LOTS of exciting changes in the works this year for ACT2PV. One of these changes is a restructuring of our...

Gloria Fiona Thrills Vallarta Audiences 

It's exciting to witness the result of talent and hard work coming together as singer Gloria Fiona's star continues to rise in Vallarta's entertainment scene.  Gloria has been around Vallarta for a decade, performing at clubs and bars, and this season, she has starred in original shows at some...

Jordon Carnegie Stars in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Reprinted with permission of the author Jordon Carnegie, as Hedwig, and Yoalli Guerrero Ortiz, the lead singer of The Lovers, as Yitzak, star in this wild classic musical show that will shock and thrill you. Jordon has performed for 20+ years and received a BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Actor...

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