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Michael V. Rodriguez

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“Quixote Nuevo” Attacks La Frontera, at Cal Shakes, Orinda

“Quixote Nuevo” Attacks La Frontera, at Cal Shakes, Orinda

June 18, 2018 Michael V. Rodriguez

Millennial Notes Octavio Solis Gives Quixote Purpose by Michael V. Rodriguez Playwright Octavio Solis has rejuvenated Don Quixote. Emilio Delgado plays Quixote as the classic knight errant we want to believe in. But where Quixote of the past has given in, “Quixote Nuevo” stands strong. He clings to his convictions till the end, wildly…

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“Hamlet”—Family Affair Rocks Outdoors, at Marin Shakes, San Rafael

“Hamlet”—Family Affair Rocks Outdoors, at Marin Shakes, San Rafael

June 1, 2018 Michael V. Rodriguez

Millennial Notes Shakespeare, Currier Hold Mirror Up to Vengeance by Michael V. Rodriguez Lush trees surround Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, offering shade. Birds sing and crows inch closer to the action. “Hamlet” intertwines with nature. As Hamlet (flawless Nate Currier) wields an assault rifle, wearing plaid pajama bottoms. Even  his off-mic lines from the front…

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“Scapegoat”—Comic Artist Soars Close to Sun, at Playground Festival, S.F.

“Scapegoat”—Comic Artist Soars Close to Sun, at Playground Festival, S.F.

May 26, 2018 Michael V. Rodriguez

  Millennial Notes William Bivins Grapples with Graphic U.S. Racism by Michael V. Rodriguez In William Bivins’ play, there’s one thing alt-right and Black Lives Matter protesters can agree on: they both hate “Scapegoat.”  The Black superhero, created by aging graphic novelist Clive Booker, fights racism by absorbing racists’ negative energy. Clive’s curious critique…

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“Bright Shining Sea” Moves Us to Tears, at Playground Festival, S.F.

“Bright Shining Sea” Moves Us to Tears, at Playground Festival, S.F.

May 20, 2018 Michael V. Rodriguez

Millennial Notes Julianne Jigour Conjures Oceanic Unity by Michael V. Rodriguez The ocean taunts Angelinos. There’s 0% chance of rain, but there’s plenty of displaced water. “Bright Shining Sea” celebrates the frame of mind that receives and offers empathy. When we’re down and need the right people, we find them in odd places. A…

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