Patricia Milton Throws a Wrench into Business “Ethics” by Patricia L. Morin Through a unique comedic lens, Patricia Milton targets the growing unethical use of AI by corrupt corporations. A ridiculous company called “Bubble”—a stand in for Google— is struggling to recover from scandals. The conniving CEO Xtopher Wolf (Mike Tuton) needs a “public…
Mary Glen Frederick Divulges Techie Distortions by Patricia L. Morin In “Edit Annie,” playwright Mary Glen Frederick unfolds a threatening experimental world that grips us in a techno-web, using the tools of internet deception. Co-directors Leigh Rondon-Davis and Nailah Unole Dida-nese’ah Harper-Malveaux ensure that every moment is exciting and unexpected. Isolated Annie (dynamic…
Jocelyn Bioh Bridges Gap Between Cultures with Humor by Patricia L. Morin As one Nigerian sister exclaims, “When it hits, it hits,” and SF Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” has struck gold. In Jocelyn Bioh’s satirical comedy, set in the 1990s Nigerian movie industry, we experience the early stages of Hollywood film-making. Director Margo Hall takes…
Banner photo: Tina D’Elia as Lupe Vélez Tina D’Elia Weaves Latina Activism into Solo Comedy by Patricia L. Morin The premise of “Overlooked Latinas” is brilliant. Tina D’Elia spotlights the political power of famous 1930s to 50s Latina movie stars in her gripping solo show about Angel, an aspiring lesbian TV writer. As Angel the…