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Phyllis Chrisman

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“How I Learned What I Learned” Reveals Black Writer’s Struggle—at TheatreWorks

“How I Learned What I Learned” Reveals Black Writer’s Struggle—at TheatreWorks

January 28, 2024 Phyllis Chrisman

August Wilson Slaps Us in the Face Till We Laugh! by Phyllis Chrisman Steven Anthony Jones single-handedly wrings our hearts and makes our sides ache from laughing. In August Wilson’s memoir, he reveals what it means to be a Black artist in America. Wearing baggy chinos and a black shirt with the words: “I…

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“ELF, The Musical”: A Rollicking Christmas Adventure—at Los Altos

“ELF, The Musical”: A Rollicking Christmas Adventure—at Los Altos

December 8, 2023 Phyllis Chrisman

Sara K. Dean’s “ELF” May Even Have You Believing! by Phyllis Chrisman If you are feeling stressed by the hectic holiday hoopla, this is your opportunity to settle in for an evening of fun and fantasy. The delightful story of Buddy, “the elf who isn’t,” is narrated by none other than Santa himself, played…

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Current Shows

  • “Takes All Kinds” Celebrates America with Awesome Acting—at The Marsh
  • “Hamnet” Looks at Shakespeare through Women’s Eyes—at ACT
  • “Come From Away”: A Layover Arouses Humanity—at TheatreWorks
  • “How to Make an American Son”: Hard-Working Dad vs. His Privileged Son—at NCTC
  • “Lost in Yonkers” Finds Tenderness in Tough Love—at Center REP
  • “The Monsters”: An Intense Sibling Love Story—at Berkeley Rep
  • “Flex” Features Black Female Athletes Yearning to Break Free—at SF Playhouse
  • “The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?” Tears the Veil & Confronts Us—at Shotgun
  • “Public Charge” Proves Diplomacy Is Difficult & Worth Pursuing—at The Public
  • “Macbeth” Updated to 70s New York, A Vital New Vision—at Magic
  • “Pass the Nails & Shame the Devil” Lifts Up Black Women Changemakers—at The Marsh
  • “Assassins” Reveals What Triggers Alienated Americans—at OTP
  • “||:Girls:||:Chance:||:Music:||” Celebrates Young Women Coming Up—at ACT
  • “Jesa”: Sisters’ Reunion Goes Inevitably Awry—at The Public
  • “Gods & Monsters” Evokes Tragedy & Laughter in Gay Hollywood Life—at NCTC

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