Oscar Wilde Demonstrates Saving Power of the Alter Ego by Patricia L. Morin The Novato Theater Company delights us with Oscar Wilde’s keen wit and hidden messages, in “The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.” Wilde’s hilarious comedy suggests a way to liberate ourselves from rigid social rules. “Earnest” has…
Leonard Nimoy Uses Theo’s Letters to Delve into Vincent by Patricia L. Morin Jean-Michel Richaud shines in “Vincent,” a solo performance highlighting the powerful bond between Vincent Van Gogh and his loving brother Theo, who was also his connection to the art world. Set designer Martin Gilbertson’s late 1800s stage shows a table with…
Rice & Webber Modernize Christ’s Message with a Big Beat by Patricia L. Morin BroadwaySF is throwing a sizzling celebration for the 50th Anniversary of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” JCS is a multi-faceted extravaganza. So much to see, hear, and feel, in a presentation so uniquely different, and created for today. After seeing the show…
Suzan-Lori Parks Spotlights Overlapping Black Histories by Patricia L. Morin In her 2002 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Suzan-Lori Parks creates a fantasy shared by two brothers, reflecting their confrontation with American racial conflict. She mingles the Civil War with conflicts today. It’s shocking in “Topdog/Underdog” how slavery blends so perfectly with our waves of brutality…