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Barry David Horwitz

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“A Christmas Carol” Reaches for the Stars—at BroadwaySF

“A Christmas Carol” Reaches for the Stars—at BroadwaySF

December 9, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Jack Thorne Spreads Dickens’ Words of Warmth & Equality by Tyler Jeffreys & Barry David Horwitz London’s Old Vic has created a new Scrooge and he’s in San Francisco, right now. This sympathetic performance by Francois Battiste, well-known TV star, brings us closer to the machinations in the mind of a pitiable, deprived Ebeneezer….

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“Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” Captures Desire & Hope—at NCTC

“Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” Captures Desire & Hope—at NCTC

November 29, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Miranda Rose Hall Reveals Longings for Love & Transition by Barry David Horwitz “Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” recalls the risks that young people take as they explore sexual identities. Playwright Miranda Rose Hall exposes the trials and errors we walk into when we don’t know who we are, yet. Hall takes us…

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“Wintertime” Transforms Infidelity into Trust—at Berkeley Rep

“Wintertime” Transforms Infidelity into Trust—at Berkeley Rep

November 23, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Charles L. Mee’s Comedy Opens Big Red Door to Joy by Barry David Horwitz In Charles L. Mee’s absurd comedy romp, non-stop crisis and hilarious self-revelation rule the day. After a first act of squabbles and love triangles, we get to enjoy a raucous party celebrating love and trust. When a straight Frenchman dresses…

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“sAiNt jOaN (burn/burn/burn)” Roars with Girl Power—at Oakland

“sAiNt jOaN (burn/burn/burn)” Roars with Girl Power—at Oakland

November 19, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Lisa Ramirez’s Teen Girls Deliver an Urgent Message by Barry David Horwitz “On the night Joan was born—all the animals in all the barns and stables in the village gave voice. And I quote. “Each animal in its own tongue so loudly that everyone in the village was kept awake.” Lisa Ramirez writes with…

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