Clinton Stark

It's that time of year, at least in this part of the world: to welcome spring. For some of us on the west coast that means less rain, for others it means a very thankful respite from snow. If you're looking for a project that might satiate your spring excitement...

In Sunsets and Margaritas by playwright José Cruz González, a Latino family faces just about every challenge life can throw their way: aging, regret, birth, despair. Oh, plus a panic attack or two thrown in for good measure. But the Serrano's benefit from an enduring tradition, and ability to persevere, despite the unpredictable...

Let the crazy begin. Yesterday Apple opened the doors for virtual pre-orders for the much hyped, much discussed gadget that is the unfortunately named iPad. Most reports indicate that sales have been not only brisk, but chart-topping. Some say Apple had sold about 100,000 units on day 1. Others...

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) announced the 2009 nominees earlier this week. The list is below, but fair warning: you may want to block off a few hours, or even next week, to get through the list. It might even have been easier to list who...

Verizon says 4G networks are coming up to 6 months sooner than expected, which means consumers could start enjoying the even higher speed coverage sometime mid-2011. The new service, an upgrade to today's 3G capability, will mean increased Internet access speeds which will result in faster Web surfing and...

Many tout the upcoming Apple iPad as the end of the netbook. That's hard to believe for one simple reason: typing on the thing is going to be difficult. Unless there is some real input "magic" on the device that has yet to be revealed, I see it more...

The San Jose Rep has issued a formal response to concerns arising from an auditor report that questions the financial viability of the flagship theater. According to the report, with an operating loss of over $400,000, the theater might even need to close by August 2010. The story was...

https://vimeo.com/10075177 What strange devices? And what distant West? Or is it East? Find out as we go on location to the Berkeley Rep where a good time—if mysterious—is always had. The play Concerning Strange Devices from the West is a world premiere now playing at the Rep. Created by playwright Naomi Iizuka,...

I'm still not sure I can live with a mail slot 1024x600 resolution for long periods. It feels claustrophobic.