TYLER TAFOLLA
Writer | Performer | Director
PRESS
How do you learn not to question unanswered prayers?
JANUARY 25, 2026
I think there is absolutely nothing unoriginal about this project.
OTC’s production of Dead Moose is proving hard-felt work, creativity, and room for new pieces that need to be told with fresh perspectives and angles. In this case, also breaking out in song. Congratulations to all at OTC as the theatre year has started on the right foot.
Bring tissues.
Death, Humor, and Moose Voices: Dead Moose Debuts in Oceanside
JANUARY 26, 2026
When Tyler Tafolla talks about Dead Moose – the new dark comedy musical currently playing at Oceanside’s Sunshine Brooks Theater – he does so with the aura of someone who has already made peace with uncertainty. That, um, certainly feels appropriate, given that uncertainty—about death, faith, destiny, and control—is precisely what the show is about.
TOUGH PIGS PODCAST EPISODE ABOUT "THE MUPPET SCRIPTMAS CAROL" AT DYNASTY TYPEWRITER 2025
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
Missing the Muppets? Tribute concert celebrates work of Jim Henson with local theater artist Tyler Tafolla
MAY 18, 2024
Local theater artist Tyler Tafolla is the producer, director, and performer in his latest show, celebrating the work of Jim Henson, creator of “The Muppets,” “Fraggle Rock,” and the characters on “Sesame Street.” His show, “Movin’ Right Along, a Tribute Concert,” is May 25 in City Heights.
SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
Longtime local theater artist Tyler Tafolla brings his new musical
home to San Diego
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Two months ago, Tyler Tafolla concluded a 10-year run as a performer at SeaWorld San Diego. Now he’s ready to show San Diego audiences what else he’s got up his sleeve.
BROADWAYWORLD SAN DIEGO
Tyler Tafolla talks about bringing theatre and magic in his new musical SCOTT ROBBINS AND THE TRAVELING SHOW
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
Tafolla talks about creating the piece, his inspiration, and the hope that this new musical promises to bring a sense of wonder and inspire performers and audience members alike to believe in the magic of theatre.
the musicals of tomorrow podcast:
TYLER TAFOLLA, SEASONS: A NEW MUSICAL SONG-CYCLE
JANUARY 20, 2022
This episode features discussions about Tyler Tafolla's Seasons
and Matt Dahan and Kelly Lynne D'Angelo's Starry.