Shotgun’s latest falls flat with a deafening roar of self-important, casually racist “satire”. Continue reading Sound and Fury Signifying Nothing: ‘Women Laughing Alone with Salad’ at Shotgun
The sins of life follow you into death in this world premiere dramedy opening The Magic’s 52nd season. Continue reading Forgive me, Father: ‘The Resting Place’ World Premiere at The Magic Theatre
Chekhov’s classic is revived through gorgeous design, mixed performances, and some confounding directorial choices. Continue reading Creepy Uncle: ‘Uncle Vanya’ at Cutting Ball
Sarah Kane’s rarely-produced final work is the subject of a wonderfully haunting production by Anton’s Well. Continue reading At the Hour of Our Death: ‘4.48 Psychosis’ at Anton’s Well
A feminist manifesto play and a gender-swapped submarine drama make for two bold (if uneven) evenings of female-driven theatre. Continue reading Ladies’ Nights: ‘Revolt. She said…’ at Crowded Fire and ‘Kursk’ at Theatre Lunatico
Toxic masculinity is taken to task in this SF Playhouse world premiere dramatizing the #GamerGate controversy. Continue reading Baldur’s #GamerGate: ‘Non-Player Character’ world premiere by SF Playhouse
Ubuntu’s attempt to deconstruct Tennessee Williams’ classic paradoxically reveals how little they understand of the material. Continue reading Missed its Stop: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at Ubuntu Theater
