David Lindsay-Abaire’s Zany Comedy Keeps Us Guessing by Maya Rath I have always been a big fan of B8 Theater in Concord, and their “Fuddy Meers” vastly increases my enthusiasm. Even though B8 plays in a small theater, they have given us a wonderful comedy with great timing and seven strong actors. A must…
Joe Orton’s Sixties Black Comedy Still Makes Us Laugh by Maya Rath You would think that a play opening with a coffin and a body would be sad, but instead, “Loot” at Novato Theater Company turns out to be a bizarre and funny roller-coaster ride. “Loot” begins with Mrs. McLeavy in her coffin. Her…
Maya Rath recently retired as General Manager of the Oakland Symphony where she served for 24 years. She was a music major at Smith College and received her MBA from Tulane University. She began acting again with several small local ensembles six years ago. Originally from Woburn, Massachusetts, she has lived in the Bay…