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Tyler Jeffreys

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“A Nice Family Gathering” Kicks Off the Holidays & Scores!—at Altarena

“A Nice Family Gathering” Kicks Off the Holidays & Scores!—at Altarena

October 28, 2022 Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Phil Olsen Warms our Hearts Like a Hot Toddy by Tyler Jeffreys “A Nice Family Gathering” makes us want to call our loved ones just to say, “I love you.” Thanks to Kimberly Ridgeway’s clever directing and the cast’s generous acting, we’re in for a cozy night of chuckling and warmth with…

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“Ripple” Triumphs over Racism with Tears of Joy—at Berkeley Rep

“Ripple” Triumphs over Racism with Tears of Joy—at Berkeley Rep

September 22, 2022 Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Christina Anderson Reveals the Fight for Recreation by Tyler Jeffreys Christina Anderson joins the trending Black Joy movement with her world premiere of “the ripple, the wave that carried me home” at Berkeley Rep. We see so much Black oppression porn on TV, we don’t need more oppression stories that cater to…

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“Man of God” Wins Our Hearts with Charm & Wit—at Shotgun

“Man of God” Wins Our Hearts with Charm & Wit—at Shotgun

September 16, 2022 Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Anna Ouyang Moench’s Dramedy Depicts Girls’ Sexual Trauma by Tyler Jeffreys “We want you to admit it!”  She stomps her feet. “Admit what?” His snarl transforms into a smirk. I left Shotgun Players yearning for a catharsis that playwright Anna Ouyang Moench refuses to deliver in “Man of God.” Her brilliant comedic…

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“It’s Only a Play” Glitters in the Moment—at Altarena

“It’s Only a Play” Glitters in the Moment—at Altarena

August 18, 2022 Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Terrence McNally Exposes Our Need for Theater Artists by Tyler Jeffreys In a country where our media gives us polished content, Terrence McNally’s “It’s Only a Play” reminds us how beautiful imperfections can be. McNally takes us inside the theatre makers’ process. The cast of a newly flopped play rediscovers their love…

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