Fall show preview #1: Stark Insider Presents
Stark Insider produces 4 “shows”, or Webisodes, or Internet video productions, or however you prefer to call them—it’s hard to keep track these days with all…
Culture
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.
Streets of San Francisco: SF Playhouse ‘First Day of School’
Sprinting to Geary Street across from Union Square in San Francisco, can Loni and Clint make the show in time?
My third painting: The red barn that wasn’t
Today was my fourth oil painting class with Lee Hartman at University Arts here in San Jose (ed. – check out the new show, “The…
Theater review: ‘First Day of School’ brings laughs
“Would you like to have sex with me?” David (Bill English) walks the school grounds asking other parents and watches as they react to his…
Boo! Pillowman opens, downtown @ San Jose Stage Company
‘Pillowman’, which according to Stark Insider is a “horrifically good time” (review), opened last week. Stark Insider was on location. A scary, enjoyable time at San Jose…
American Idiot musical at Berkeley Rep extended again
Wake me up when November almost ends. American Idiot (review), the show everyone—and I mean everyone—has been talking about, blogging about, videoing about, writing about,…
ACT’s Brief Encounter extended… again
American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco has a Brit hit on their hands. Brief Encounter which StarkSilverCreek loved (5 out of 5, review) is pleasing…
Speaking of horrific, new Nightmare on Elm Street trailer goes viral on MySpace
Apparently the new trailer for the remake of the 1984 horror classic, Nightmare on Elm Street, has gone “viral” on MySpace, at least according to…
Theater review: ‘The Pillowman’ a horrifically good time
Stephen King, your play is ready. Martin McDonagh, winner of an Olivier Award for best new play, brilliantly mixes black comedy, horror and crime drama…
Omnivore’s Dilemma: The pleasures, perils and ethics of choice
Michael Pollan, in ‘Omnivore’s Dilemma’ attempts to trace back the history of four very different meals: one from a fast food chain, one based on…