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Barry David Horwitz

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“Doodler”: Mysterious Gay Murders Still Unsolved–at The Marsh

“Doodler”: Mysterious Gay Murders Still Unsolved–at The Marsh

May 31, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

John Fisher’s Solo Masterpiece Exposes Perils of Gay Life by Barry David Horwitz Good News! John Fisher has written, designed, and performed one of his great Essential Service Projects, and extended his show to The Marsh, San Francisco. Don’t miss Fisher, Artistic Director of Theatre Rhino, at his best. Fisher is climbing the rafters,…

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“To My Girls”: A Brilliant, Hilarious Toast to Gay Family—at NCTC

“To My Girls”: A Brilliant, Hilarious Toast to Gay Family—at NCTC

May 22, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

JC Lee’s Millennial Comedy Salutes Out & Proud Among Us by Barry David Horwitz Lift a glass of bubbly “To My Girls,” celebrating three generations of gay life—including Gens X, Y, and Z. Three gay friends embody a brilliant comic history of gay liberation in an Air BnB rental in Palm Springs. These Millennials…

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“Radicalization of Rolfe” Reveals Gay Boy Going Nazi—at SAFEHouse Arts

“Radicalization of Rolfe” Reveals Gay Boy Going Nazi—at SAFEHouse Arts

May 17, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

Andrew Bergh Exposes Greed & Spies in Sound of Music by Barry David Horwitz If you’ve ever wondered what went on behind the scenes in The Sound of Music or how the Nazis gained power in Austria, “The Radicalization of Rolfe” has the answers in powerful dramatic scenes. Come and mingle with the workers…

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“the aves” Flies Like Doves in Dangerous Storms—at Berkeley Rep

“the aves” Flies Like Doves in Dangerous Storms—at Berkeley Rep

May 11, 2025 Barry David Horwitz

Jiehae Park’s Swirling/Peaceful Pool Queries Age/Youth by Barry David Horwitz “the aves” is a rare bird among plays. Set in a lovely park, complete with a beautiful moving pool of water, with floating lily pads and moss, it’s hard to focus on just one thing. But when we do, we plunge into a meditative…

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