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.
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.
Saying what ‘You Mean’: ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ world premiere (Sandbox) by SF Playhouse
Racism, sexism, classism, and privilege are given the mature examination they deserve in this SF Playhouse world premiere.
That’s the Jam: ‘Mr. Marmalade’ at Breach Once More
Imagination is key – both in the script and in the set design – in Breach Once More’s low-budget take on Noah Haidle’s dark social satire.
Mad Mother: ‘Phèdre’ at Cutting Ball
Though the performances are uneven, strong direction and social commentary bolster Cutting Ball’s take on the classic Greek myth.
Going Nowhere Fast Double-Feature: ‘Trainspotting 2’ and ‘The Fate of The Furious’
Two beloved film properties prove to be past their prime in this ho-hum day at the multiplex.
In For a Penny: Of the People, By the People, For the People
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Charles Lewis III, giving us another look at Paul Flores. Paul Flores in character, in public. “There will be no pictures of pigs shooting down Brothas on the Instant Replay” – Gil Scott-Heron, The Revolution Will Not be Televised On-site theatre…
Put a ‘Ring’ on it
Sofia Coppola makes her first great film with this story of privilege and entitlement.
Hanlon’s Razor and Gwyneth Paltrow
Rich White woman says a something bad and doesn’t see what the big deal is. There’s a reason for that…
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 