Same ‘song’: ‘brownsville song (b-side for tray)’ at Shotgun
A strong director and able cast elevate a clichéd story in this Shotgun show.
The ‘How’ and Why: ‘How to Be a White Man’ World Premiere by Faultline Theater
A Black woman aims for biting social commentary, but winds up giving herself the “All Lives Matter” treatment in this uneven new satire by Luna Malbroux and Faultine Theater.
Bear with Me: ‘The Winter’s Tale’ at Af-Am Shakes
Several (though not all) of the problems in this “problem play” are solved in this Af-Am Shakes production.
Delusion of ‘Grandeur’: Han Ong’s world premiere Gil Scott-Heron play at The Magic
Not even amazing set design and two-out-of-three great performers can save an unforgivably terrible script in this Magic Theatre world premiere.
‘Like’-minded: ‘As You Like It’ at Cal Shakes
The sexual politics of The Bard’s gender-bending comedy receive an uneven interpretation from Cal Shakes.
Where the Heart is: ‘Home’ at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
The San Francisco theatre institution marks its return with this stripped-down revival of Samm-Art Williams’ critically-acclaimed play.
Youth Theatre Double-Feature: ‘Macbeth’ at Gritty City Rep and ‘Fly Guy’ at Bay Area Children’s Theatre
A Caribbean take on Shakespeare and an adorable adaptation of a children’s book made for an interesting weekend of theatre.
Ever So ‘Sleight’-ly Better
Though it has its flaws, a great deal of imagination makes this the best “real” superhero film since M. Night Shyamalan’s UNBREAKABLE.
Ticket to Ride: ‘Jitney’ at Af-Am Shakes
The stage may be new for Af-Am Shakes, but August Wilson’s script is as timely as ever.
The Gift of ‘Gab’: ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Cutting Ball
The bewildering choices of slapstick and steampunk are just two-of-many poor decisions in this Cutting Ball production.
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 