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Patricia L. Morin

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“You Really Should Sit Like a Lady” Uncovers Gender Struggle—Streaming TheatreFirst

“You Really Should Sit Like a Lady” Uncovers Gender Struggle—Streaming TheatreFirst

July 12, 2021 Patricia L. Morin

Linda Evans Carves a Path to Gender Fluidity by Patricia L. Morin TheatreFirst and Lisa Evans are to be applauded for braving the sensitive questions of sexuality and gender in “You Really Should Sit like a Lady.” When I was young, gender and sexuality were not interchangeable. People were either male or female. Period….

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“Tales of the City” Weaves Sexual, Emotional Freedom into Song—Streaming ACT

“Tales of the City” Weaves Sexual, Emotional Freedom into Song—Streaming ACT

June 24, 2021 Patricia L. Morin

Armistead Maupin’s S.F. Tales Come Home as Musical  by Patricia L. Morin  Armistead Maupin’s story of newcomers and old-timers in 70s San Francisco was transformed into a musical in 2011. With song and dance, we meet neighbors who bond to make a family at mysterious Anna Madrigal’s multi-story house at 28 Barbary Lane, S.F….

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“Mercy Seat” Questions Sex & Morality—Streaming Los Altos  

“Mercy Seat” Questions Sex & Morality—Streaming Los Altos  

June 16, 2021 Patricia L. Morin

Neil LaBute Parallels 9/11 Attack & Lovers’ Psychodrama by Patricia L. Morin “The Mercy Seat,” under the creative direction of Allie Bailey at Los Altos Stage Company, cleverly exposes a caustic relationship between a younger man and an older woman. And she is his boss. Playwright Neil LaBute highlights gender differences that spill over…

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“Brilliant Mind” Spotlights Tech, Cultures, Family Discord–Streaming Marin

“Brilliant Mind” Spotlights Tech, Cultures, Family Discord–Streaming Marin

May 29, 2021 Patricia L. Morin

Denmo Ibrahim Explores an Immigrant Family’s Alienation by Patricia L. Morin Marin Theatre Company and Storykrapht have created an avant-garde story form in both real time and on film, with an abundance of ingenious tech innovations. “Brilliant Mind” reminds us that who and what we become comes from family, culture, and nation. Playwright Deno…

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