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Barry David Horwitz

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“Omar” Enshrines Words of Muslim Scholar, 50 Years a Slave—at S.F. Opera

“Omar” Enshrines Words of Muslim Scholar, 50 Years a Slave—at S.F. Opera

January 16, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

Giddens & Abels’ Resonant Rhythms Celebrate Fortitude & Faith by Barry David Horwitz We all know that Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” to wake up his fellow ministers about violent segregation in the South. Until now, few of us knew about Omar ibn Said, an Islamic scholar who…

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“Citizen Brain” Combines Comedy, Genius, Caring—at Marin Shakes

“Citizen Brain” Combines Comedy, Genius, Caring—at Marin Shakes

January 2, 2024 Barry David Horwitz

Josh Kornbluth Proves We’re All in This Together! by Barry David Horwitz What a show! What a Genius! “Citizen Brain” is a one man show by the extraordinary solo truth-teller Josh Kornbluth. Josh became a UCSF Brain Fellow, along with being a master storyteller and comedian. Have you ever been at a solo comedy show…

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“A Christmas Carol” Celebrates Scrooge’s Great Generosity–at ACT

“A Christmas Carol” Celebrates Scrooge’s Great Generosity–at ACT

December 16, 2023 Barry David Horwitz

Dickens’ Magical World Is Touching & Terrific! by Barry David Horwitz A Christmas Carol is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story of transformation from greed to generosity still touches our hearts. Dickens may have been writing about Victorian England, but his tale of poverty and suffering resonates with our world outside the…

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“The Jewelry Box” Overflows with Joy & Love—at The Marsh

“The Jewelry Box” Overflows with Joy & Love—at The Marsh

December 14, 2023 Barry David Horwitz

Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Gem, Sunday Only by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland, famed for his “Not a Genuine Black Man” solo show, is our master story-teller. His gift to audiences during the holidays, “The Jewelry Box,” offers a treasure chest of wit, warmth, and wisdom. And it’s playing for only two performances:…

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  • “Death of a Salesman” Masterfully Unmasks American Illusions—at Ross Valley
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  • “King Lear” Unmasks Performative Politics—OTP @Z Space
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