Theater review: ‘November’ a turkey
Talk about a disappointment, and then some. Based on expectations and early hype, we had high hope for the political satire November now playing at…
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Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
On Location: The Tenderloin Experiment
An edgy evening in San Francisco, heading to The Bald Soprano at Cutting Box Theater. BONUS: Spot the Dario Argento homage!
Theater review: ‘The Bald Soprano’ an acid trip in the Tenderloin, how curious!
It was just another absurdist, edgy, Devo-like evening for us last night at the opening of The Bald Soprano at The Cutting Ball Theater in…
On Location: ‘Spring Awakening’ opening and cast after-party in San Jose
It’s a Broadway San Jose opening night! Loni was there to catch the excitement. Plus cast after-party interviews! More: Christy Altomare, Andy Mientus, “the Guilty…
Theater review: ‘Spring Awakening’ delivers Broadway hit to San Jose in style
The new, provocative, and highly successful (8 Tony Awards) Broadway hit, Spring Awakening, opened last night downtown San Jose and proved why it has garnered so much…
Stark Insider Presents: Liliane Klein talks about ‘FAT PIG’ at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley
Bad-boy playwright Neil LaBute’s FAT PIG opens next week at Aurora. Find out why Ashton Kutcher’s name comes up! Tony-nominated director Barbara Damashek returns to…
My third painting: Hope soars amidst tragedy
My red barn painting is finally taking shape. It is far from a masterpiece…yet (remember dear reader, optimistic thinking). However, I am starting to have…
Opening this week: Spring Awakening (Broadway San Jose), November (ACT), Bald Soprano (Cutting Ball), Mrs. Whitney (Magic)
Quick update for all you fans of great theater and musicals! The hits keep coming. Four shows open this week in the San Francisco Bay…
‘Steel Magnolias’ celebrates the trust and friendship of women and the importance of great hair
Truvy’s Beauty Parlor provides the perfect sanctuary for six women who share and support each other in the joys, tragedies and curve balls that life…