TheatreWorks one step closer to securing full-time Palo Alto home
"We imagine TheatreWorks as the centerpiece of a vibrant arts scene, framed by Stanford University's Arts Center and Concert Hall and by the classic movie…
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San Francisco: Magician Christian Cagigal returns with show “that he can’t talk about”
Moreover, once the show opens, Cagigal and EXIT Theatre will be asking audience members and the press not to reveal a single thing that happens…
Film Review: ‘Come As You Are’ (‘Hasta la Vista’)
If you want to watch ridiculous caricatures of those confined to wheel chairs watch Glee, if you want to watch interesting characters confined to wheel…
With and Without Words: Volti
This piece opened with the irregular tinkling of a bell. Voices arose disquietly, held the notes, and let the sound decay.
Social Media Scorecard: #Theater Feb 2012
A monthly look at social media and theater. Marin Theater is up 163% over last month. A.C.T. moves into second place. Average follower growth for…
Samuel Beckett and The Global Waiting for Better Days
The language processing in Beckett's drama rests on a painful understanding of the inadequacy of words and the lack of identity between human words and…
Review: A gut-wrenching, visceral ‘Scorched’
The centerpiece is an impressive performance by David Strathairn; one that anchors the production with much needed levity, and sly charm. He's a bit aloof…
Berkeley Rep Announces 2012-13 Season
Featuring the works of artist who have received nine Obie Awards and three Tony Awards collectively (David Henry Hwang, Denis O’Hare, Lisa Peterson, Leigh Silverman,…
Filmmaker Alex Winter to preview music and tech doc at SXSW
The Audience will get a sneak peek of clips from 'Downloaded: The Digital Revolution', a doc focusing on the advent of digital file sharing, including…
American Conservatory Theater purchases Strand Theater
A.C.T.’s purchase of the Strand follows company’s opening of a small performance space, The Costume Shop, nearby at 1117 Market Street.