Bay Area theatre talk with a Drama Guy
There is a wonderfully tender moment in the musical “Anastasia” when the young Russian woman reflects on one of the most magical memories of her childhood. As the dashing Russians … Continue reading Review: Fascinating history and fabulous tech not enough to save SHN’s ‘Anastasia’
There’s no season better than Fall. Summer’s a bit too hot, Winter’s way too expensive, and Spring throws a head-banging party in my sinuses. Fall, I mean, come on. I’m … Continue reading The Drama Guy’s Fall, 2019 (POC) theatre picks
Alfred Hitchcock was never one to shy away from a great quote. That one about actors and cattle immediately comes to mind. And in finding a humdinger to best describe … Continue reading Review: ‘The 39 Steps’ at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is fast-paced and frolicking
I’m going to try something out. One of the things I enjoy most about running this site is the ability I have to amplify works from artists of color. I … Continue reading August Color Capsules: Marga is funny, Queer Cats and supporting women’s theatre
One of the most tender moments in a play loaded with them takes place between the linguist George and his wife Mary, a couple in danger of becoming two passing … Continue reading Review: Viewing the way we connect in strong ‘Language Archive’ at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Amadou Diallo. Malcolm Ferguson. Patrick Dorismond. Earl Murray. Ronald Beasley. Prince Jones. Timothy Thomas. Orlando Barlow. Ousmane Zongo. Alberta Spruill. Timothy Stansbury. James Brisette. Ronald Madison. Henry Glover. Sean Bell. … Continue reading Review: Shotgun’s powerful ‘Kill Move Paradise’ is searing and unsettling
“The Book of Mormon” kicked off the early part of the decade as fierce satire, highly offensive, rude and crude. And years later, as the end of the decade is … Continue reading Review: Rude, crude ‘Book of Mormon’ also delights at Broadway San Jose
My latest piece for Theatre Bay Area focuses on San Jose’s Red Ladder Theatre Company. They were a branch of San Jose Repertory Theatre until the Rep closed its doors … Continue reading Red Ladder Theatre connects inmates with their creativity
Francis Jue loves to love. If there’s ever a time you come across a comment he makes on Facebook, you’ll know it’s him. It’s not because his name and picture … Continue reading Love, Francis: Jue brings his passion for communication to TheatreWorks’ ‘The Language Archive’
Oaklanders Norman Gee and Reg Clay are two good friends who have a lot to say. Their friendship spans 15 years, a pairing that is bonded by their love of … Continue reading Theatre friends Clay and Gee get hyphy in ‘The Yay’ podcast
Olivia Clari Nice didn’t have any intention of repeating a role as often as she has repeated the role of “Girl” in the musical “Once.” But as soon as she … Continue reading Once is not enough for Nice in 42nd Street Moon’s ‘Once’
If you find yourself in England’s Stratford-Upon-Avon visiting the house of the wife of William Shakespeare, the first thing you will noticed is the thatched roof. This distinct feature attached … Continue reading Lots of wine and revelry in Plethos’ East Bay production of Shakespeare’s ‘Complete Works’
The opening seconds of “Ripped” are loaded with foreboding. The young woman who lies beneath the cool, white sheets rustles with uncomfortable agitation. This woman, who we learn is named … Continue reading Review: Z Space’s powerful ‘Ripped’ is scintillating and challenging
