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Barry David Horwitz

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“The Catastrophist” Puts Prophecy under Microscope—Streaming Marin

“The Catastrophist” Puts Prophecy under Microscope—Streaming Marin

January 31, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Lauren Gunderson Illuminates Her Husband’s Life & Love by Barry David Horwitz Halfway into her new one-man show, beamed from Marin Theatre Company, wonderful playwright Lauren Gunderson chooses between the fascinating research of her virologist husband, Nathan Wolfe, and the history of their young family—a tricky choice. I enjoyed most of the 80 minute…

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>> Streaming Theater >> Update: January 20

>> Streaming Theater >> Update: January 20

January 20, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

Play List – Many FREE – Online For Updates, See Theatrius.com ♦♦♦ Coming Soon “‘Fairfield” – Eric Coble #BLM #BlackHistory/Comedy – ThePear – Jan 21 “The Salamander” – John Fisher #Charming #Dangerous – TheRhino – Jan 21 “Review, or How to Eat Your Opposition” #Critic/Artist – TheRhino – Jan 22 “Ann”  #AnnRichards #TexasGuv #WonderWoman…

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“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Casts Jazz Age Spell—Streaming Netflix

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” Casts Jazz Age Spell—Streaming Netflix

January 12, 2021 Barry David Horwitz

August Wilson’s Black Artists Demand Fair Play  by Barry David Horwitz Surrounded by men who look down on her, Viola Davis’ Ma Rainey is sharp-edged and bossy. She knows that the white producers just want to profit from her voice. But she also knows that the Blues “make life possible.” Behind her heavy make-up…

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“Fully Committed” Exposes Elite Abuse of Essential Workers—Streaming Los Altos Stage

“Fully Committed” Exposes Elite Abuse of Essential Workers—Streaming Los Altos Stage

December 17, 2020 Barry David Horwitz

Max Tachis Grovels to Many Masters, Mining Comedy Gold by Barry David Horwitz Becky Mode’s original 1999 play has been updated with the names of current stars and notorious one-percenters; but their nasty, privileged treatment of Sam, a beleaguered up-scale resto reservation clerk, hasn’t changed much. The one-percenters still get their demands filled, instantly….

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