Makayla Hoppe

Writer, Editor and Theatre Critic

United States

Makayla is the assistant editor for the San Diego Jewish Journal. She earned a bachelor of arts in journalism with a minor in theatre arts from San Diego State University. She serves as an active member of the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle, a nonprofit group of reviewers who celebrate achievements in live theatre.

Portfolio
San Diego Jewish Journal
05/31/2024
A Celebratory Summer With the Bard

An interview with Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein about The Old Globe's upcoming two-part production of "Henry 6."

San Diego Jewish Journal
12/01/2023
A New Musical Born Amongst the Trees

An interview with Tina Landau, the writer and director of a new La Jolla Playhouse musical, "Redwood." The show stars Broadway veteran Idina Menzel.

San Diego Jewish Journal
06/30/2023
Chef of the Fest

An interview with Sam the Cooking Guy on his winning dish at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, as well as his belief that not keeping Kosher doesn’t make you any less Jewish.

San Diego Jewish Journal
06/06/2023
Delicious Melodrama at The Old Globe

An interview with playwright Karen Zacarias and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson of "Destiny of Desire" at The Old Globe.