Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Gem! by Barry David Horwitz Brian Copeland, famed for his “Not a Genuine Black Man” solo show, is our master story-teller. His gift to audiences during the holidays, “The Jewelry Box,” offers a treasure chest of wit, warmth, and wisdom, now online from San Francisco Playhouse. Every word counts…
Regina Y. Evans Demands, “Ain’t I Somebody’s Baby!” by Robert M. Gardner “52 Letters” isn’t for the faint of heart. Regina Y. Evans pulls back the curtain on America’s dirtiest secret. Evans exposes the raw underbelly of Oakland, as she cites a little-known statistic proving that Oakland is a hub for child prostitution in…
Millennial Notes Susannah Martin Makes Shakespeare’s Teenage Tragedy Ours by Jordan Freed As 21st Century teenagers face clockwork killing sprees, the ghosts of Romeo and Juliet take on fresh meaning. In 2018, politicians failed to protect the Parkland High students—while Shakespeare shows the Montagues and Capulets sacrificing their children in a blood feud. Director…
Inspiration for Your Next House Party (or TED talk) by Svea Vikander A “Pop-Up Magazine” event is a cross between a TED Talk and the drunk people in the kitchen at a good house party. “Pop-Up” is a touring variety show from the publishers of the California Sunday Magazine that hits S.F. and Oakland…