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Robert M. Gardner

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“What Is To Be Done?” Fights Depression & Fascism, Brilliantly—at The Marsh

“What Is To Be Done?” Fights Depression & Fascism, Brilliantly—at The Marsh

June 18, 2026 Robert M. Gardner

Josh Kornbluth’s Comedy Discovers Core of Democracy! by Robert M. Gardner First published at Theatrius on August 23, 2025, for the Opening Night at The Marsh. Josh Kornbluth’s hilarious new show, “What Is To Be Done? Fighting Fascism and Depression,” is back at The Marsh, in San Francisco. Josh’s latest show makes another hit for this…

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“A Few Good Men” Engages in Hard Struggle for Truth—at Royal Underground

“A Few Good Men” Engages in Hard Struggle for Truth—at Royal Underground

June 11, 2026 Robert M. Gardner

Aaron Sorkin’s Courtroom Drama Shows Debate Defeating Deceit by Robert M. Gardner If you are looking for a play that exposes the trickery of our world today, “A Few Good Men” is a must see! Then it becomes crystal clear: Our rude Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bears close resemblance to to the arrogant,…

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“The Grown-Ups” Conjures Summer Camp, Exposes Our Lies—at Lunatico

“The Grown-Ups” Conjures Summer Camp, Exposes Our Lies—at Lunatico

May 12, 2026 Robert M. Gardner

Fox & Henriques’ Camp Counselors Grapple with Comic Catastrophe by Robert M. Gardner Down in La Val’s Subterranean, Theatre Lunatico brings us an exciting, dark comedy ripe for our times.  At Camp Indigo Woods, we meet five young summer camp counselors who are stand-ins for absent ‘grown-ups.’ The charming and clever teens quickly draw…

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“Looking for Justice” Trailblazing Feminist Judge Tells Shocking Tales—at The Marsh

“Looking for Justice” Trailblazing Feminist Judge Tells Shocking Tales—at The Marsh

March 7, 2026 Robert M. Gardner

Amy Oppenheimer’s Amazing Journey Reveals Women’s Rocky Path by Robert M. Gardner‍ ‍ Amy Oppenheimer’s candid performance at the Marsh in Berkeley powerfully recounts her transformation from a wild hippie to a committed lesbian, lawyer, and judge. Her calm honesty strikes us as she recounts her decades of dawning awareness. Her show is lovingly…

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