Prepare to be surprised by campy spoof ‘Disaster!’ in Clayton
You know you’re about to have an interesting interview when the first thing your interviewee says is, “I…
Arts District Liberty Station welcomes dancers for residencies
The four dancers in residence, from left, Aisha Reddick, Nick McGhee, Diane Campaña and Odessa Uno. (Photo by Argel…
Curtain Calls: Chaos runs rampant as ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ plays at SF Playhouse – East Bay Times
It was impossible not to be intrigued when I received an invite to “soar to the second star…
‘The Fall Show’ a story of mature love in a swirl of music in Berkeley
Mature love becomes a surreal love story told through music and movement in Shotgun Players’ production of “The…
Fast-paced, hilarious production of ‘Fallen Angels’ playing in Alameda
According to Julia and Jane, after five years of marriage, couples may still love one another but are…
‘POTUS’ is a blistering feminist satire coming to Berkeley this month
There’s an old saying: “Behind every successful man, there is a good woman.” But in the case of…
Musical ‘Strange Ladies’ highlights suffrage movement during WWI
When you hear the title “Strange Ladies,” your mind reflects upon myriad possibilities for subject matter. But I…
Tennessee Williams’ ‘Orpheus Descending’ lands at Oakland Theater Project
A riveting production of a little-known work by Tennessee Williams can be found at Oakland Theater Project (OTP)…
Cast of comedy ‘Present Laughter’ shines in Orinda Village Players’ production
Orinda Starlight Village Players has certainly upped its game with its production of “Present Laughter.” Under the skilled…
‘Something Rotten’ brings chaos and fun to Freedom High in Oakley
Usually, anything that seems or smells rotten causes people to stay away, but Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble’s current production…
Machiavelli’s infamous political treatise ‘The Prince’ explored in Berkeley
Two exceptional local theaters give audiences a glimpse of classical works examined through more modern eyes beginning with…
Curtain Calls: Discover who makes the magic happen in the musical ‘Carousel’ – East Bay Times
I’ve always loved going to carnivals and riding on the colorful carousels, but Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Carousel”…