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Barry David Horwitz

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“The Cook” Amazes with Bountiful Acting, Design, Direction—at Berkeley Rep

“The Cook” Amazes with Bountiful Acting, Design, Direction—at Berkeley Rep

September 11, 2026 Barry David Horwitz

Eduardo Machado’s Cuban Delight Offers Taste of Revolution by Barry David Horwitz For the play of a lifetime, don’t miss “The Cook.” Playwright Eduardo Machado takes us on a thrilling trip through Cuban history—from the 1958 Revolution to today. This stunning production portrays the effects of U.S. politics on Cubans’ lives, particularly the U.S….

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“Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS

“Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS

September 7, 2026 Barry David Horwitz

Emily Mann Highlights Steinem’s Fabulous Feminism In Memory of Gloria Steinem. First posted in Theatrius on October 4, 2020. by Barry David Horwitz Emily Mann’s exciting and enlightening Off-Broadway play “Gloria: A Life” offers a shocking timeline of how professional women were treated in the 70s and after. The rights women enjoy today were…

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“Before I Forget” King of ‘Shroom Cure’ Conjures AI Hilarity—at The Marsh

“Before I Forget” King of ‘Shroom Cure’ Conjures AI Hilarity—at The Marsh

December 4, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

Adam Strauss Conquers OCD, Love, Self-Doubt Brilliantly by Barry David Horwitz Let’s face it—Adam Strauss is an art form of his own. No one else has been brave enough to face his obsessive-compulsive disorder on stage and tell us about his many hilarious struggles over the years. Now, in a brilliant set, he takes…

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“Some Things You Should Know About My Mom” Summons the 60s—at Exit

“Some Things You Should Know About My Mom” Summons the 60s—at Exit

August 14, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

Gabriel Diamond Evokes Laughter, Tears, Love, SF Style by Barry David Horwitz Somehow, I was summoned magically to The Tenderloin Sunday night and ended up at the Fringe Festival at the invitation of Gabriel Diamond who is doing his solo show in honor of his mother—artist, poet, and performer Sandy Diamond. Sandy Diamond’s story…

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  • “Gloria: A Life” Depicts an Inspiring, Honest HER-story—Streaming PBS
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