Bay Area theatre talk with a Drama Guy
There is something so special about a Sunday morning at a Black church in the South. More than a year ago, my family and I ventured to my brother-in-law’s hometown … Continue reading Review: Sing the joyful noise with SHN’s phenomenal ‘Color Purple’
It is overwhelming to experience the marathon of Tony Kushner’s two-part masterpiece “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.” It almost feels like returning to your corner in … Continue reading Review: Berkeley Rep’s magical ‘Angels in America’ overwhelms, inspires
That pesky 14th Amendment. It’s an amendment that states, in its second section, that only the rights of voting males are protected. Even more problematic, when addressing citizenship, it never … Continue reading Schreck talks and debates amendments in her show ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ at Berkeley Rep
The United States of America has long prided itself on its democracy. Freedoms, the constitution, and the right to vote are hallmarks of American values built from the founding fathers, … Continue reading Arabian Shakes explores the icy relations between the U.S. and Iran in world premiere of ‘All the Shah’s Men’ in San Francisco
Four very different individuals. Asif Khan is a bit of a chameleon. The Pakistani actor who is a first-generation Englander from Bradford, Yorkshire is having a blast, quickly becoming synonymous … Continue reading Khan uses ‘Love, Bombs and Apples’at Golden Thread to solidify his work as a soloist.
Jill Vice saunters onto the black stage, her razor red lipstick sharpened for a thorough examination of the heart. She speaks with a period-style trill, a trill that shakes the … Continue reading Review: Magnificent ‘feet’ is accomplished in The Marsh’s ‘A Fatal Step’
There is a powerful moment between the Playwright and his father, a moment that speaks volumes about their relationship. The father Quang, who was part of the April 1975 fall … Continue reading Review: ACT’s ‘Vietgone’ a brilliant, thrilling ride
There are a few things Maureen Langan does not endorse when it comes to achieving fame. They include, yet are not limited to the following, in no particular order: Showing … Continue reading ‘Fun, heart and smart’ are the centerpieces’ of Langan’s ‘Daughter of a Garbage Man’ at the Marsh
Stephen Sondheim fans are sort of like Disney fans. Disney fans spend an inordinate amount of time scanning blogs, engaging on message boards, and most importantly, wait for the next … Continue reading 42nd Street Moon’s ‘Saturday Night’ a thrill for director Weible
The ice at SAP Center in downtown San Jose is usually reserved to big dudes with bigger beards skating very fast, with solid, frozen rubber spheres flying around the rink. … Continue reading Review: Visceral beauty abounds in magical Cirque du Soleil ice extravaganza ‘Crystal’
Initially, Luna Malbroux never felt she was propped up by anyone as an example of Black success. Growing up in rural Louisiana, she always had good grades in school, has … Continue reading Malbrough’s ‘How to be a White Man’ at SFBATCO looks deeper into privilege, power and worth
There is an odd moment in Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “Office Hour” that takes place between the disturbed Dennis, the professor Gina and a few pens. The young man takes the … Continue reading Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Office Hour’ needs more time than that
