Makayla Hoppe

Writer, Editor and Theatre Critic

United States

Makayla is the assistant editor at 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 is an active member of the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle, a nonprofit group of reviewers that celebrates achievements in live theatre.

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Portfolio
San Diego Jewish Journal
07/01/2023
Chef of the Fest

Sam the Cooking Guy talks about his winning dish at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival and his belief that you don't need to keep kosher to be a good Jew.

San Diego Jewish Journal
09/01/2025
Here's To 90 Years More

A look at The Old Globe Theatre's 90th anniversary and the special events they've got planned.

San Diego Jewish Journal
10/01/2025
Celebrating Films This Fall

An interview with San Diego International Film Festival CEO, Artistic Director and Co-Founder Tonya Mantooth.

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
06/01/2023
Delicious Melodrama at The Old Globe

Playwright Karen Zacarias and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson discuss their new show, "Destiny of Desire," at The Old Globe.