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Barry David Horwitz

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“Talk to Your People”: Brilliant Confessions by Choice White Dudes—at The Marsh

“Talk to Your People”: Brilliant Confessions by Choice White Dudes—at The Marsh

March 12, 2022 Barry David Horwitz

Dan Hoyle Transforms Himself Into Brace of Doubting Bros by Barry David Horwitz Dan Hoyle, master of a million disguises, brings his unique, multifaceted talent to face a serious problem. He wants to know how other white male liberals are thinking about race in America in the year 2020: The year of the George…

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“Freestyle Love Supreme”: Hip-Hop Genius Musical Triumphs—at ACT

“Freestyle Love Supreme”: Hip-Hop Genius Musical Triumphs—at ACT

January 29, 2022 Barry David Horwitz

Anthony Veneziale Leads Improv Riffs, Revives Our Lives by Barry David Horwitz “Freestyle Love Supreme” is a wonderful new kind of theater. After all, they have become a movement, a school, a national juggernaut for developing new talent. They are lively, timely, involving, and life-affirming. We are looking at a wall of speakers and…

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“Gently Down the Stream”: Delightful Donald Currie Evokes Gay History—at NCTC

“Gently Down the Stream”: Delightful Donald Currie Evokes Gay History—at NCTC

December 19, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Martin Sherman Melds Comedy, Romance, Rebirth by Barry David Horwitz The central character of “Gently Down the Stream,” Beau, a 62-year-old gay man from New Orleans, played by the astounding Donald Currie, hypnotizes us with gentle reveries. Currie unveils Beau’s struggles with homophobia over decades—an entire history of gay oppression. As a world-weary ex-pat…

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“Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story” Triumphs! —at Club Fugazi

“Dear San Francisco: A High-Flying Love Story” Triumphs! —at Club Fugazi

December 13, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Carroll & Snider’s Affectionate Acrobats Thrill & Inspire  by Barry David Horwitz You can only see “Dear San Francisco” at Club Fugazi. Born out of Cirque du Soleil with a dash of “A Chorus Line,” the multi-cultural cast flies up to the rafters and swoops into our hearts. The nine beautiful young acrobats put…

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