‘Change’ gon’ Come: ‘Caroline, or Change’ at Ray of Light
Tony Kushner’s critically-acclaimed musical gets worthy staging by Ray of Light.
Wednesday, 18 September, 2019 · Leave a comment
The Song Remains the Same: ‘Violet: The Musical’ at Bay Area Musicals
My second-ever viewing of a BAMSF show is fantastic production of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical.
Sunday, 10 March, 2019 · Leave a comment
Not quite Detroit’s Finest: ‘Detroit ‘67’ Bay Area Premiere at Aurora Theatre
One of the most volatile events in US history is the backdrop for an ultimately toothless story at the Aurora.
Saturday, 8 September, 2018 · 2 Comments
Ladies’ Nights: ‘Revolt. She said…’ at Crowded Fire and ‘Kursk’ at Theatre Lunatico
A feminist manifesto play and a gender-swapped submarine drama make for two bold (if uneven) evenings of female-driven theatre.
Tuesday, 20 March, 2018 · 4 Comments
I saw ‘Black Panther’ last night and My Life is Better for it (My Non-Spoiler Review)
Black Panther isn’t a hero “who happens to be Black,” rather Black identity is central and crucial to the story of his fantastic first MCU solo film.
Wednesday, 14 February, 2018 · 1 Comment
Pillar of Salt: Looking back at the Best and Worst of 2017
Sorry, Frank – it was NOT “a very good year”.
Still, there were bright spots to be found.
Saturday, 13 January, 2018 · Leave a comment
Cop. Out.
Want to know why Black people don’t trust police? Ask a Black person… like me.
Sunday, 24 May, 2015 · 5 Comments
Ebony Powers: ‘Manifesto’ at Brava
Rotimi Agbabiaka delivers another winning solo show satirizing race, sexuality, and hunger for fame.