Marcus Gardley Celebrates Her-Story from Africa to Oakland by Robert M. Gardner Marcus Gardley has written a great play celebrating Black community and sisterhood from Africa to Louisia…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:34PMLeah Nanako Winkler’s Muse Speaks Out Frankly on Sex by Robert M. Gardner “Thirty-Six” recalls our own experiences with awkward first dates, right down to the moment a partner farts wi…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:23PMJinho “Piper” Ferreira Chronicles Black “Justice” in 2024 by Robert M. Gardner “Love is stronger than Hate, Justice is stronger than Fear.” Jinho “Piper” Ferreira repeats the…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:53PMYazmina Reza Shines Bright, Comic Light on Smug, Spoiled Elites by Robert M. Gardner There are two ways of seeing “God of Carnage” at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. The first is t…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:20PMShakespeare’s & Sullivan’s Genius Overflows with Laughs & Wit by Robert M. Gardner Looking for a fun afternoon with the family in a beautiful green park in Marin? Director Michae…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:55PMEric Pfeffinger Pits Red vs. Blue States in Pregnancy Mix-Up by Robert M. Gardner The plot of “Human Error” revolves around a mistake made by a blundering fertility doctor who implants…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:00PMMichael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:01AMShakespeare, Lozano, & Ball Surf the Swell in Style by Robert M. Gardner Marin Shakespeare Company’s latest production, set at a surfing beach in Key West, Florida, catches a killer wa…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:48AMTerry Baum Affirms A Woman’s Love for Eleanor Roosevelt by Robert M. Gardner Lorena Hickock, the first woman reporter to have her by-line on the front page of the New York Times, meets Ele…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:56AMSteve Budd Reflects on Family Life Unrealized by Robert M. Gardner “Seeing Stars” is seventy minutes of interstellar and introspective exploration under the sure hand of master storytell…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:21AMAmy Freed Adapts Shakespeare for Modern Times by Robert M. Gardner At the opening of African American Shakespeare Company’s “Taming of the Shrew,” I expected a retelling of Shakespeare…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:33PMAlgiin Ford’s Solo Show Embraces Resilience & Hope by Robert M. Gardner I went to the Marsh looking for insights and inspiration from veteran actor and writer Algiin Ford. I left with …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:33PMElaine Magree Shares Brilliant Native Recollections by Robert M. Gardner A trip to The Marsh in Berkeley is always an exciting experience and Saturday, April 13 was no exception with the ope…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:01PMGary Graves Slams Gilded Age Excesses by Robert M. Gardner As Boss McGreedy, Michael Ray Wisely takes Berkeley by storm in Gary Graves’ modern morality play. Playing a Gilded Age Boss, Wis…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:44PMSandy Rustin Illuminates “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”! by Robert M. Gardner “Mystic Pizza” soars with song, dance, and comedy featuring a dazzling cast and your favorite 80s songs. …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:08PMMary Kathryn Nagle Links Colonial Greed & Wall Street Wolves by Robert M. Gardner In this time of deep division, “Manahatta” points a direction for America. It is refreshing to see a…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:31PMDeneen Reynolds-Knott Scores with Compassionate Queer Comedy by Robert M. Gardner Deneen Reynold-Knott’s realistic slice of college life resonates with Gen X and Millennials theatergoers. …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:47PMWilliam Thomas Hodgson Shines in Spectacular Solo by Robert M. Gardner Fans of Improv theater will love this solo performance. William Thomas Hodgson takes no prisoners as he cajoles, persua…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:30PMDon Reed Mesmerizes with Divine Comedic Mastery by Robert M. Gardner “East 14th” provides the most entertaining 100 minutes o theater ever. I highly recommend a trip to The Marsh in Berk…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:57PMMélia Mills Teeters between Tupack and Trippin’ by Robert M. Gardner Mélia Mills, a middle-class Oakland girl, time travels back to her teen years in Oakland. She gives us a humorous, sa…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:31PMRegina Taylor Celebrates Southern Black Women’s “Hatitude” by Robert M. Gardner Playwright Regina Taylor’s “Crowns” explodes with talent in this larger than life musical on Black…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:37PMWayne Harris Artfully Merges Three Angles on Prostitution by Robert M. Gardner Writer-Director Wayne Harris has re-opened his masterpiece “Train Stories” at The Marsh, Berkeley. His th…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:11PMJames Lapine Celebrates His Longtime Friend’s Genius by Robert M. Gardner At Contra Costa Civic Theatre, “Sondheim on Sondheim” emerges as a testament to the genius of composer Stephen…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:10PMS.F. Mime Troupe Spreads Joy & Jokes for Truth & Justice by Robert M. Gardner Despite the vaunted liberalism of San Francisco where we supposedly have policies to help the poor and …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:47PMMadeleine George Modernizes Myth of Dionysius by Robert M. Gardner Hilarious Stacy Ross makes an earthy, sarcastic Dionysius whose methods make us question her ethics. Is she an evil temptre…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:35PMJay Bedwani’s Brilliant Docu-Pic Unfolds San Francisco Story by Robert M. Gardner Director Jay Bedwani’s new documentary, Donna, subtly follows the growing self-acceptance of Donna Perso…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:44PMCaridad Svich Pens Fantastical Romp Amid Amazon Boxes by Robert M. Gardner Arriving at the beautiful Lesher Center, we admire the modern lines of this stately, elegant theater, looking forwa…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:23AMAdrienne Price Rocks & Shocks with No Apologies by Robert M. Gardner When will we realize that difference is not dangerous, but rather enhances and strengthens US. In “The Red Shades: …
SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:23AMCayman Ilika Channels Patsy Cline’s Genius by Robert M. Gardner At Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, I enjoyed Center REP’s retrospective of the short but brilliant career of country folk s…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:06PMKatori Hall Imagines King & a Mysterious Woman by Robert M. Gardner In “The Mountaintop,” playwright Katori Hall’s conversational dialogue makes us eager to hear more of the spirit…
SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:56PMBeth Wilmurt Revives Prophetic Musical Genius by Robert M. Gardner Song stylist and virtuoso keyboard artist Beth Wilmurt inhabits the skin of 60s folk icon Malvina Reynolds. She treats Reyn…
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