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…
S.F. Mime Troupe’s Triumphant Return: Song, Dance, Truth by K. Marguerite Caronna Sometimes it’s not all just happening in your mind. Often, murky social policies lurk behind our deep distress—and the S.F. Mime Troupe alerts us to hidden injustices. For over 64 years, the Mime Troupe has served as San Francisco’s political consciousness through free…
S.F. Mime Troupe Spreads Joy & Jokes for Truth & Justice by Robert M. Gardner Despite the vaunted liberalism of San Francisco where we supposedly have policies to help the poor and the unhoused, the City’s convoluted programs are tricky to navigate. And right wingers tell Big Lies about the City all the time. In…
Lopez/Lorca Tragedy Unveils Woman Driven Mad by Tradition by Lynne Stevens Mythical in its makeup, “Yerma” is a study in what not to do in your romantic relationships. Melinda Lopez has adapted and translated Federico Garcia Lorca’s 30s Spanish play into a demanding, supernatural dream. It’s a shocking and suspenseful journey. In a slow…