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Outtakes
06.18.2013

“I’m done here!” said A Minister’s Wife director Michael Halberstam, before storming off set.

A Generous, Driving Force
Clinton Stark
06.18.2013

Bob was definitely a risk taker, although I don’t think he calibrated decisions in terms of risk. He tended to say, “What’s there to worry about?”

Ojai North! - Cal Performances - Review
No sacrificial virgins
BY | 06.17.13

Morris’ dancers aren’t the usual ballet clones of perfection, but appear more like you and I on a particularly god-like day, making them seem more and more like a miracle.

Reefer Madness the Musical - Interview
On Location
BY | 06.13.13 VIDEO

Join Loni of Stark Insider TV as she heads on set at San Jose Stage. Anything can, and does, happen. Who said Twizzlers (oops, I mean, “licorice rope”) can’t be used as a horrific stage prop?

George Gershwin Alone - Berkeley Repertory Theatre
The Arts
BY | 06.12.13

Like Copland, Gershwin was the foreigner who created American music, mirroring us back to ourselves.

Reefer Madness - San Jose Stage Company - Review
Tell Your Children
BY | 06.11.13

“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”

Opera Parallele - Gesualdo
Innovative Arts
BY | 06.10.13

Gesualdo is better known as a cuckold who killed his wife, her servant and her lover – a story that rates as prime operatic plot material.

Reefer Madness - San Jose Stage
The Munchies
BY | 06.10.13 VIDEO

How on earth she ends up showcasing her inner Zombie is a mystery likely solved only at the Federal level (hint: 1936).

Gil (Colman Domingo) and Mo (Duane Boutté) embark on
a wild road trip in WILD WITH HAPPY, 
receiving its West Coast Premiere 
June 5 - 30 at TheatreWorks at the 
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
No wicked stepsisters
BY | 06.10.13

Costumer designer Brandin Barón developed the true shocker – a 1970’s wardrobe that isn’t an affront to the dignity of the characters.

Shiok Singapore Kitchen Review
Food Spotting
BY | 06.04.13

Shiok (pronounced ‘shook’ and meaning ‘feels good’ or in the context of food, ‘tingling tastebuds’) is a Singaporean restaurant tucked away on a small side street in downtown Menlo Park.