"The Daughters" Reminds Us of Coming Out, Past & Present, at S.F. Playhouse by Amelia Ortega

Patricia Cotter: Lesbians Love, Laugh, Liberate! by Amelia Ortega Focused on lesbian and queer community, "The Daughters" asks us to create new language for a new queer history.  Playwrig…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:15am on October 30, 2019☆⚑

"Single Black Female" Tackles Sex & Stereotypes, at Lorraine Hansberry, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Lisa B. Thompson: New Stories for Black Women  by Jordan Freed "Single Black Female" is at its strongest and funniest when  the two actors, Tanika Baptiste and Paige M…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:19pm on October 29, 2019☆⚑

Hannah Yurke by Hannah Yurke

Hannah Yurke, a former animation producer, moved to the Bay Area from the U.K. 22 years ago, with a degree in Communication and Media from Bournemouth University, U.K. She has written two sc…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:55am on October 27, 2019☆⚑

"Bright Star" Shines on Young Love & Fancy Fiddling, at CCCT, El Cerrito by Lynne Stevens

Martin & Brickell Celebrate Blue Grass & Women's Rights by Lynne Stevens The musical "Bright Star," a bittersweet Romeo and Juliet story, shows "grown-ups" thwarting young lovers. Co…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:24am on October 24, 2019☆⚑

"Othello" Explodes! at African American Shakes, S.F.      by Robert M. Gardner

Carl Jordan Makes Shakespeare for Today by Robert M. Gardner Don't miss L. Peter Callender as Shakespeare's Othello. In the 30th anniversary year of African American Shakespeare Company, lon…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:04pm on October 23, 2019☆⚑

"Lady Matador's Hotel" Evokes Latinx Cruelty & Magic, at Central Works, Berkeley by Lynne Stevens

Cristina Garcia Weaves a Sparkling, Surreal Ghost Story by Lynne Stevens In the tradition of Grand Hotel, but with a strong Latin twist, "The Lady Matador's Hotel" by Cristina Garcia"adapted…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:16am on October 23, 2019☆⚑

"The Chinese Lady" Compels Us to See Her, at Magic Theatre, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Lloyd Suh Lays Bare American Cruelties to Immigrants by Jordan Freed By the end of "The Chinese Lady," Afong Moy (stunning Rinabeth Apostol) has all but abandoned her optimi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:24am on October 21, 2019☆⚑

"The Marriage of Figaro" Sparkles with New Sets & Ideas, at S.F. Opera by Cedric Westphal

Henrik Nánási Brings Color, Depth to Mozart in Colonial America by Cedric Westphal Sometimes it takes a lot of effort from a director to make a classic opera relevant, centuries later.…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:52am on October 20, 2019☆⚑

"Free for All" Unleashes a Comic "Miss Julie" on Nob Hill, at Cutting Ball, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Megan Cohen Ridicules the Rich in Climate Apocalypse by Barry David Horwitz Under the deft hand of director Ariel Craft, a new vein has been opened in San Francisco satirical theater. With p…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:48pm on October 16, 2019☆⚑

"This Side of Crazy""A Masterpiece of Southern Belle Comedy, at NCTC, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Del Shores Fashions Fabulous Fantasies of Mom & Singing Sisters by Evelyn Arevalo Domineering mother Ditty Blaylock (vibrant Christine Macomber) has been offered the opp…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:13am on October 10, 2019☆⚑

"Mark Twain's River of Song" Sails into Our Hearts, at TheatreWorks, Mtn. View by Robert M. Gardner

Myler & Wheetman's Rousing Musical Takes Us to the River by Robert M. Gardner "Mark Twain's River of Song" launches us on a foot-tapping journey back to the music of the 1800s on Mark Tw…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:12am on October 10, 2019☆⚑

"Long Day's Journey into Night" Maps A Family's Dark Addiction, at Ubuntu, Oakland  by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Eugene O'Neill Prophesies Our Modern Opioid Crisis by Jordan Freed A terrific cellist, Alexander Kort, provides a backdrop of dark, ominous notes. Offstage, father, son, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:51am on October 9, 2019☆⚑

"White Noise" Amps Up Crisis of Black & White Millennials, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Suzan-Lori Parks Imagines Slavery with Amazing Grace by Barry David Horwitz Looking for a dramatic meditation on what it's like to be a millennial black guy or gal in these days in the good …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:36pm on October 8, 2019☆⚑

"Dance Nation" Precariously Pirouettes through Puberty, at S.F. Playhouse by Karina Hull

Millennial Notes  Clare Barron Showcases Chaos of Girls Growing Up by Karina Hull In "Dance Nation," Clare Barron presents an intriguing yet violent tribute to puberty and the dramatic li…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:49pm on October 6, 2019☆⚑

"Hot Mikado"Bursting with Energy, at 42nd St. Moon, S.F. by Cedric Westphal

Gilbert & Sullivan Fly High in Bell & Bowman's Supercharged Jazz Musical  by Cedric Westphal Described by its stage director, Jeffrey Polk as "two hours of fun, quirky, message-fr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:18pm on October 6, 2019☆⚑

Patricia L. Morin by Patricia L. Morin

Patricia L. Morin MA, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist in NY and CA with 30+ year experience. She has is also a licensed herbalist (American herbs), a licensed Pilot (single engine), and h…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:12am on October 3, 2019☆⚑

"Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson""A Raucous Good Time, at Custom Made, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Alex Timbers & Michael Friedman Bring Punk to Politics by Jordan Freed It's amazing how good Punk Rock looks in 19th Century U.S.! As Andrew Jackson (ferocious James Gra…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:09pm on October 2, 2019☆⚑

"Who Killed Sylvia Plath" Summons a Vivid Hallucination, at The Marsh, Berkeley by Michael V. Rodriguez

Millennial Notes Lynne Kaufman Channels Plath's Restless Spirit by Michael Vincent Rodriguez We now know Sylvia Plath as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century and a Pulitzer Prize wi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:09pm on September 28, 2019☆⚑

"Top Girls" Transcends Time & Space for Magnificent Women, at ACT, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Caryl Churchill & Tamilla Woodard Transport Thatcher to Today  by Jordan Freed "She's not going to make it." A hard realization for a devoted "pull yourself up by the…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:39pm on September 28, 2019☆⚑

"A Midsummer Night's Dream""Hilarity, Romance, & Magic, at Marin Shakes by Robert M. Gardner

Shakespeare & Currier Conjure "Midsummer" in Africa by Robert M. Gardner Marin Shakespeare Company has found the perfect backdrop for Shakespeare's most beloved comedy. A romp in the mag…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:17am on September 28, 2019☆⚑

"The Great Wave" Exposes Brutal Abductions & Spycraft, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Francis Turnly Revives North Korean & Japanese Betrayals by Barry David Horwitz Like the Greeks and Elizabethans, modern playwrights have found a voice to examine national secrets throug…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:29pm on September 25, 2019☆⚑

"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" Echoes the Changing Tides, at Word for Word, S.F. by Carly Van Liere

Millennial Notes Coleridge's Popular Poem Embodied by Seaworthy Actors by Carly Van Liere  A contemporary environmentalist easily sees the logic of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, "The Ri…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:51am on September 24, 2019☆⚑

"Macbeth" Addresses the Question of the Day, at Cal Shakes, Orinda by Jennifer Charron

Shakespeare & Maog Deliver a Brutal Visual Feast by Jennifer Ann Charron Director Victor Malana Maog creates a unique visual experience as we watch Macbeth sacrifice his honor and scrupl…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:34am on September 24, 2019☆⚑

"Admissions" Explodes 'Elite' Schools with Flair, at Los Altos Stage Co. by Bdhorwitz

Joshua Harmon's Witty Comedy Fuels First-Rate Acting by Barry David Horwitz At Los Altos Stage Company there's a surprise waiting for you. A spectacular production of "Admissions" by Joshua …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:36am on September 21, 2019☆⚑

"Caroline, or Change""Exuberant Musical on Black Liberation, at Ray of Light, S.F. by Jose Martin Aveldanes

Millennial Notes Kushner & Tesori's Boy & Maid Both Outsiders in 60s U.S. by Jose Martin Aveldanes Deprivation lies at the heart of 60s America, whether it follows color, gender, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:29pm on September 20, 2019☆⚑