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Bevon Benet Brye

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“The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Tears the Veil & Confronts Us—at Shotgun

“The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Tears the Veil & Confronts Us—at Shotgun

April 2, 2026 Bevon Benet Brye

‍Edward Albee’s Searing Tragedy Evokes Laughter, Tears, Revelation‍ ‍ by Bevon Benet Brye ‍ In “The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Edward Albee uses bestiality as a scorched-earth metaphor for the limitations of modern empathy. The playwright challenges us to extend our feelings beyond the liberal pieties about race, gay, and “others.” Here, everything…

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Raphael Buenaventura, Elana Swartz, Gene Mocscy, & John Fisher
“Left Field” Swears Hilarious Gay Prez into Office—at Rhino

“Left Field” Swears Hilarious Gay Prez into Office—at Rhino

February 26, 2026 Bevon Benet Brye

John Fisher’s Kinetic Comedy Slams Both Sides  by Bevon Benet Brye In the intimate Theatre Rhinoceros, John Fisher has ignited a dazzling political celebration. His latest work, “Left Field,” takes a “what-if” joyride through the halls of power. As playwright, director, and actor, Fisher manages both a fever dream and a spirited commentary on…

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Current Shows

  • “Orpheus Descending” Exposes Southern Bigotry & Cruelty—at OTP
  • “The Prince Part 2” Unfolds Trickery & Lies in Machiavelli’s Florence—at Central Works
  • “Urinetown” Elevates Musical Satire with Flawless Production—at Ray of Light
  • “Iphigenia in Splott” Spotlights Alicia Mason in Stellar Role—at Shotgun
  • “Present Laughter” Exposes Arrogance & Privilege—at Orinda
  • “Little BIG Mouth” Pays Tribute to Women Artists—at The Marsh
  • “The Prince” Pits Power-Crazed Duke vs. Mad Monk—at Central Works
  • “Hairspray” A Campy Antidote to White Supremacy—at SF Playhouse
  • “The Bumpy Road Less Traveled” Exposes School-to-Prison Pipeline—at The Marsh
  • “Employee Dharma Handbook” Exposes Corporate Caste Secrets—at TheatreWorks
  • “Going to St. Ives” Where the Black Theater Movement Tackles Colonialism—at LBP
  • “Scabmuggers” Empowers with Lessons in Courage—at The Freight
  • “Hamlet” Highlights Corruption in Surveillance State—at SPARC
  • “Goat Blood” Conjures Mixture of Race, Lust, & Demons—at Rhino
  • “Absolutely Science Fiction!” Blasts Off with Strangely Familiar Futures—at Z Space

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