The Newest Old Play: ACT Out Loud – ‘Trouble in Mind’
The inaugural entry in the ACT’s new reading series is Alice Childress’ all-too-relevant 1957 classic.
CharlesAndHisTypewriter
I'm a native San Franciscan (we're being hunted to extinction) who is also an actor, writer, and lots of other stuff. I'll talk about those things along with books, plays, films, videogames, finding a job in one of the most populous cities in the US, and why "Muppet Babies" was the greatest television show of all time (better even than "F Troop").
Classics for Sale: Immersive Van Gogh – SF
The blockbuster art exhibit comes to SF with lots of fanfare, but little substance.
Can’t read the Writing on the Wall: [hieroglyph] world premiere by SF Playhouse and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Two great companies collab for a show that uses a popular lie to tell a troubling rape narrative.
When do we re-start?: ‘Interlude’ World Premiere at NCTC
NCTC world premieres an audio solo play about Black pain during the pandemic.
Outside of the Routine: 2021 Digital Program 3 by the SF Ballet
We’re all trapped in a routine, so the SF Ballet presents a trio of shows about breaking out.
No Soul, No Glo: ‘Coming 2 America’
Everyone involved in this should be ashamed. EVERYONE.
I Have No Mouth, but I Must Scream
The only thing worse than COVID depression is when additional frustrations are piled on top of it.
Osmosis III: Same as it Ever Was
I bring back my job-hunting column to report on recent frustrations and one wonderful bit of feedback.
Curious Breed: ‘Puppy Love’ – 2021 SF Indiefest Closing Night Film
The now-virtual festival closes on a down note with a “rednexsploitation” tale starring Sean Penn’s son.
The Image Lasts: ‘Woman of the Photographs’ – 2021 SF Indiefest
Quiet character work and stunning cinematography make a fine, small drama from Japan.
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 