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.
How Soon is Now: ‘Born in East Berlin’ World Premiere (Sandbox Series) by SF Playhouse
A new Sandbox play from the Playhouse is an imperfect recollection of clashing cultures the year before the Berlin Wall fell.
Incompatible Personality: ‘Significant Other’ at SF Playhouse
Lauren English’s light-touch direction can only do so much with this confused script about “singles rage”.
We’re All Screwed: ‘La Ronde’ at Cutting Ball
Arthur Schnitzler’s classic sexual vignette piece is resurrected by Cutting Ball in a VERY intimate production.
Bitter Pill Double-Feature: ‘The Effect’ at SF Playhouse and ‘Eureka Day’ world premiere at Aurora Theatre
The idea of “better living through chemistry” results in an imperfect SF Playhouse show and an excellent Aurora show.
Maybe Tomorrow: ‘Born Yesterday’ at SF Playhouse
Though Garson Kanin’s old play feels fresher than ever, not even Millie Brooks’ winning performance can save SF Playhouse’s stale production.
Same old ‘Story’: ‘A Christmas Story – The Musical’ at SF Playhouse
A languid pace and over-familiarity drag down SF Playhouse’s production of the Broadway musical.
