Is that a Hand up Your Ass or are You just Trying to Amuse Me?: ‘Puppetry of the Lobster’ by Killing My Lobster
The famous Bay Area sketch troupe gets “hands-on” with their hilarious new show.
Early Harvest: ‘A Tale of Autumn’ world premiere by Crowded Fire
Clean living and technological harmony collide in a not-quite-perfect script from Christopher Chen.
Wandering All Over: ‘black odyssey’ at Cal Shakes
Marcus Gardley’s play is so close to perfection that it’s enough to drive you crazy that it doesn’t quite get there.
Love Machine: ‘The Watson Intelligence’ at Shotgun
Though Shotgun pulls off some grand production design, Madeleine George’s script doesn’t successfully tackle the themes it ponders.
Like, Totally Killer!: ‘MacBitch’ by The Breadbox
Knowing when to forego Shakespeare proves the ultimate winning move in the final show from Breadbox Theatre.
Naked Emotions: ‘Vignettes on Love’ at Potrero Stage
A pretty cast elevates a rather rote story about the complications that come with sex.
In the Swing of Things: Disney’s ‘Tarzan the Musical’ at Berkeley Playhouse
Berkeley Playhouse pulls out all the stops for Disney’s version of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most famous character.
One Wacky ‘War’: ‘Shakespeare or Space Wars’ by Peripatetic Players
The Bard bumps up against blast doors in this hilarious new comedy from the Peripatetic Players.
Only a Fraction of an Idea: ‘An Octoroon’ at Berkeley Rep
Fine acting and great Berkeley Rep production values can’t save Branden Jabobs-Jenkins’ God-awful script.
‘Midsummer’ Lovin’: ‘Midsummer of Love’ by We Players
Sex is the name of the game in WE Players’ bawdy new take on The Bard’s most famous comedy.
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