The 7 Fingers Integrates S.F. History with Breathtaking Feats by Patricia L. Morin Club Fugazi houses a majestic theater designed in 1913 by Italian architect Italo Zanolini as a community center for Italians living in North Beach. Art has breathed life into this charming old theater for generations. Most recently “Beach Blanket Babylon” played…
Christopher Chen Creates a Complex Mystery by Patricia L. Morin “The Headlands” captures us in an inventive murder mystery that intertwines a dysfunctional Asian American family with questionable memories of a burglary gone wrong. Playwright Christopher Chan cleverly splits his play into the impact of the father’s death and the unreliability of remembrances. How…
Neil Simon’s Humor Unfolds Folly of Misunderstandings by Patricia L. Morin Neil Simon’s hilarious play “Rumors” has found its comedic niche with Coastal Rep’s talented ensemble. In a world filled with adversity and fear, natural disasters and nuclear threats, swimming in a sea of hilarity offers the perfect holiday. Rumors is the funniest show…
Kim Powers’ Solo Play Spotlights Versatile Vivian Vance’s Career by Patricia L. Morin “Sidekicked” spotlights vibrant Vivian Vance’s feelings about playing down-to-earth Ethel Mertz, second fiddle to Lucille Ball on the I Love Lucy show. It is the last performance of the show. We are drawn into Designer Michael Ross’s realistic 50s Hollywood…