“Pick of the Vine”? Not quite ripe
Branda Lock and Lloyd Roberson II in “The Job Interview from Hell,” by Chris Irby and Sean Freeman and directed by Mirai Booth-Ong. Screenshot photo by Bondo WyszpolskiStill swimming upriver “Pick of the Vine” streams online through March by Bondo Wyszpolski Little Fish Theatre, located in the arts district of downtown San Pedro, is arguably the best stage in the South Bay on account of the company’s willingness to tackle new or seldom-performed plays. Before the start of each season, the selection committee reads through a massive pile of submitted work — over 800 this year — in order to choose a handful of one-acts to present as their inaugural production. “Pick of the Vine” is just that, and this year’s current crop features seven new works. After its March 12, 2020 performance, Little Fish went dark, and the theater has been closed ever since. However, like other theater companies across the country, it has made a stab at live streaming. “Pick of the Vice” premiered last weekend and it can be accessed (for $20) now through the last day of the month. Cindy Shields, Kimmy Shields, and Perry Shields in “Snickerdoodle,” written by Christian Gallagher and directed by Madeleine…
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