David (Gabriel Marin*) reluctantly gives Hannah (Carrie Paff*) a hormone shot in the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Collapse

Theater Review: Falling together in ‘Collapse’

Nerves are frayed and everyone is operating in a neurotically-charged frenzy.
The Dresser

Theater Review: ‘The Dresser’ an acting triumph

"I saw an old man and the old man was me."
A.C.T. San Francisco

The women of A.C.T. to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
Opening Reception at Good Karma Vegan Cafe: Art Alive by Trina Merry. A rich collaboration with a variety of talented Bay Area photographers — wet plate, fine art, fashion and maternity photography.
Daughter (Monique Hafen) and Harper (Susi Damilano) bond.

Theater Review: ‘Harper Regan’ at SF Playhouse

The set, yet again, is another standout by artistic director Bill English.

Review: New Century Chamber Orchestra takes it on the road

The complexity of this smoky music was immediately gripping.
Labayen Dance

In San Francisco: Labayen Dance a rare pleasure

The grey-haired bodies of men no longer in their ‘20s have more fluidity and expression and power than many younger contemporaries.
Minister Jim (A.C.T. core acting company member Manoel Felciano) and Beverly (A.C.T. core acting company member René Augesen) share a laugh, while Russ (A.C.T. core acting company member Anthony Fusco) ignores them. Photo by Erik Tomasson.

Review: ‘Clybourne Park’ is must-see theater

Risque suits Geary Street just fine.
Allison Moore

Playwright Allison Moore on ‘Collapse’

My husband and I use the bridge all the time.
Jeremy Kushnier, Alice Ripley, and Asa Somers

Review: ‘Next to Normal’ goes for the heart

We rapidly learn that this is not “just another day” as we watch Diana unravel.