Stage: ‘Bad Jews’ the power of words and silence (Review)
In Magic Theatre's latest Bay Area Premiere, 'Bad Jews' by playwright Joshua Harmon, we are drawn into an intensely personal debate about family, identity and…
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.
Prepare to be Wowed: Bill Irwin & David Shiner at ACT in ‘Old Hats’ (Review)
Old Hats is about growing older in a clown’s body – a subject near and dear to those who feebly thwart increasing decrepitude.
An Audience with Meow Meow
Don’t think for a minute that she’ll give you any of that Je ne veux pas dejeuner stuff.
Mill Valley Film Festival 37: 11 days of film, stars, music (Stark Insider Preview)
MVFF: What to expect at one of the year's most anticipated non-competitive film festivals.
American Conservatory Theater in final stretch to raise capital to re-build Strand Theater
A.C.T. enters public phase of capital campaign to build The Strand Theater in San Francisco’s Central Market neighborhood.
‘The Homesman’ starring Hilary Swank to kick-off Mill Valley Film Festival 37 (MVFF)
Writer-director Tommy Lee Jones brings anti-western, 'The Homesman', to 37th edition of the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). Hillary Swank to attend.
Rigoletto – Opera San Jose delivers another classic
Rigoletto's so direct and so fast paced, it’s as if the bel canto world of Bellini and Rosetti never happened.
‘Wicked’ Backstage Broadway: Floating in Glinda’s Bubble (Video)
Watch backstage video: set of 'Wicked', plus a ride in Glinda's magical bubble. "It's good to see me, isn't it?!" Loni Stark talks with Chandra…
BTS: ‘Wicked’ at Broadway San Jose (Outtakes)
"It's good to see me, isn't it?" - Bubble etiquette with Chandra Lee Schwartz.
Stage: ‘Rapture, Blister, Burn’ a horrifically good time (Review)
If you support feminism, does that mean you support porn?