Millennial Notes Keiko Green Delivers Intoxicating Japanese-U.S. Delight by Hamilton Nguyen At SF Playhouse, Keiko Green’s “Deadly Exotic: Or the MSG Play” blends 90s teenage spices into a hilarious, heartwarming package. “The MSG Play” feels familiar, bringing back high school memories. Having grown up in the era of Street Fighter, Super Nintendo, and Britney…
Millennial Notes Samuel Beckett Explores Friendship vs. Domination by Hamilton Nguyen Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” offers a unique and haunting exploration of the human condition. The post-WWII classic departs from traditional plays, abandoning climax and resolution. Beckett focuses instead on friendship, domination, and the threatening passage of time. Nobel Prize winner, Irish poet,…
Millennial Notes Conor McPherson Brilliantly Illuminates Neglected Lives by Hamilton Nguyen “The Night Alive” offers hope for Dublin’s poor with a unexpected and satisfying climax. At the intimate Altarena Playhouse, Director Katina Psihos Letheule illuminates the struggles of deprived, impoverished Irish workers. The consequences of social class division in Dublin play out realistically. Like…
Millennial Notes Lauren Yee Scores Big with Basketball Comedy by Hamilton Nguyen Inspired by a young San Francisco Chinatown basketball player, “The Great Leap” blends sports, family, and a University of San Francisco team trip to Beijing. Center REP has cast four top-notch actors to explore Chinese American identity at a crucial moment in…