Lucas Hnath Writes A Smart, Funny, Relevant Update by Lynne Stevens Anne Marie, the housekeeper, dozes on a chair. A gentle knock at the enormous blue door, where Nora exited with a bang fifteen years ago, startles her. And there, standing in the softly falling snow, is Nora. Scenic Designer Christopher Fitzer creates an…
Lauren Gunderson Celebrates Pioneer Woman Astronomer by Hannah Yurke Bring your daughters to see “Silent Sky,” an inspiring tale of pioneering female astronomers. Set between 1910 and 1920, “Sky” portrays the life and work of Henrietta Leavitt, an astrophysicist who follows her passion all the way to a job at Harvard, at a time…
Carl Jordan Makes Shakespeare for Today by Robert M. Gardner Don’t miss L. Peter Callender as Shakespeare’s Othello. In the 30th anniversary year of African American Shakespeare Company, longtime Artistic Director Callender finally gets his wish to play the great role. Callender is physically well suited to play Othello. His face in repose possesses…
Cristina Garcia Weaves a Sparkling, Surreal Ghost Story by Lynne Stevens In the tradition of Grand Hotel, but with a strong Latin twist, “The Lady Matador’s Hotel” by Cristina Garcia–adapted from her novel, takes on the fundamental issues of birth and death–confronting glory and honor. Central Works, in the beautiful Berkeley City Club, is…