"Don't Eat the Mangos" Uncovers Horrific Family Secrets, at Magic, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Ricardo Pérez González Shatters Narratives of Healing by Evelyn Arevalo The world premiere of "Don't Eat the Mangos" by Ricardo Pérez González takes us on a rollerco…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:45pm on March 10, 2020☆⚑

"Memphis" Celebrates 50s Song & Dance, at Berkeley Playhouse by Robert M. Gardner

Bryan & DiPietro Passionately Pit Rock n' Roll vs. Racism by Robert M. Gardner In "Memphis," exciting music and dance move the soul. Under the inspired direction of Director Brendan Simo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:42pm on March 7, 2020☆⚑

"On the Periphery" of Istanbul, at Golden Thread/Crowded Fire, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Sedef Ecer Depicts Social Outcasts in Urban Slum by Jordan Freed Turkish playwright Sedef Ecer and translator Evren Odcikin bring us a fascinating story, shedding light on I…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:58am on March 7, 2020☆⚑

"Gloria" Unmasks Millennial Fear & Start-Up Crisis, at ACT, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Rat-Race Delivers Comedy Gold by Tanvi Agrawal & Barry David Horwitz "Gloria" leaves us thinking about the rat-race that Millennials face"how exploited their live…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:19pm on March 4, 2020☆⚑

"Culture Clash (Still) in America" Breaks New Ground, at Berkeley Rep by Cynthia Lopez

Montoya, Salinas, Siguenza Shine Satirical Spotlight on US by Cynthia Lopez Thirty years ago, in the Mission, I discovered "Culture Clash""a trio of talented comics who offered a hilarious, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:28am on March 3, 2020☆⚑

"The Last Ship" Honors British Workers' Resistance, at BroadwaySF    by Hannah Yurke

Sting's Musical Floats My Boat, in Homage to 80s Shipbuilders by Hannah Yurke "The Last Ship" is everything you want from a musical written by and starring Sting: rousing songs, stirring pol…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:21pm on March 1, 2020☆⚑

"Retablos" Opens Portals to Past Generations, at Word for Word, S.F. by Lynne Stevens

Octavio Solis Celebrates A Life Lived along the Border        by Lynne Stevens We can all relate to family relationships, teenage pregnancies, romantic attractions, and …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:42pm on February 28, 2020☆⚑

"Born in East Berlin" Recalls Springsteen at The Wall, at S.F. Playhouse by Daniel Milutin

Millennial Notes Rogelio Martinez Celebrates Rock n' Roll in Eastern Bloc by Daniel Milutin In "Born in East Berlin," Soviet negotiators insist: "The U.S. refuses to use the metric system"th…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:38pm on February 25, 2020☆⚑

"PUSSYGRABBINGREVENGE" Captivates with Woman Power, at TheatreFirst, Berkeley by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Elaine Magree Asserts Queer History for All! by Evelyn Arevalo TheatreFirst's new project, called "History Keeps Me Awake: Queer Voices in Repertory." One show is titled "A …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:49am on February 25, 2020☆⚑

"What They Said About Love" Evokes Laughs & Ideas, at Marin Center by Gilad Barach

Millennial Notes Steve Budd Looks Deeply at Love's Peculiarities by Gilad Barach In his innovative and unconventional show, "What They Said About Love," Steve Budd expresses the struggles an…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:55pm on February 23, 2020☆⚑

"The Trial" Honors Black History with a Twist, at African-American Shakes, S.F. by Robert M. Gardner

Karani Marcia Leslie Johnson Strips Black Stereotypes Bare by Robert M. Gardner Karani Johnson pulls no punches in her hard-hitting exposè of Black stereotypes. We know well the history of …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:51am on February 23, 2020☆⚑

"The Human Ounce" Weighs the Cost of #MeToo, at Central Works, Berkeley by Beau McGlasson

Millennial Notes Nicole Parizeau Dissects Dead Artist's Sex Scandal by Beau McGlasson To cancel or not to cancel"that's the question at the heart of "The Human Ounce," which exposes an Impre…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:20pm on February 21, 2020☆⚑

"Radical" Awes with Political Delight & Comedy, at Rhino, S.F. by Patricia L. Morin

John Fisher Unravels the Metamorphosis of a Politician by Patricia L. Morin In a nation shrouded in political strife, John Fisher's "Radical" is a laugh-out-loud release of bi-partisan anxie…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:40pm on February 19, 2020☆⚑

"Gatz" Exposes Elite Deceit in Fitzgerald Masterpiece, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

John Collins Makes Stage Magic with The Great Gatsby by Barry David Horwitz "Gatz" has everything"love, passion, party, class conflict, car culture, and self-involvement. F. Scott Fitzgerald…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:32am on February 19, 2020☆⚑

"A View from the Bridge" Pits Immigrants vs. Law, at 6th Street, Santa Rosa by Patricia L. Morin

Arthur Miller's Brooklyn Lawyer Foresees Our Tragedy by Patricia L. Morin At 6th Street Playhouse, Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge" embroils us immediately in the struggle between im…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:35pm on February 18, 2020☆⚑

"Macbeth" Wades into Familiar Corruption & Cruelty, at Ubuntu, Oakland by Bdhorwitz

Michael Moran's Sorcery Exposes U.S. Excess & Delusion  by Barry David Horwitz Watching Macbeth go down the muddy hole, circling the bloody drain of ambition, cynicism, and self-delus…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:58pm on February 14, 2020☆⚑

"The SpongeBob Musical" Wows with Nostalgia & Design, at BroadwaySF by Tanvi Agrawal

Millennial Notes Tina Landau Dives Deep for Fresh Take on Beloved Cartoon by Tanvi Agrawal You don't need to be a child or a "SpongeBob" fan to enjoy the wonder and excitement of this cartoo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:57am on February 14, 2020☆⚑

Kelsey Reder by Kelsey A. Reder

Kelsey Reder is a California native fueled by her love for art, literature, language and shadows. She currently writes proposals and works on branding and creative content. She is on the con…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:36pm on February 13, 2020☆⚑

Rachel Korsunsky & Ilinca P. by Ilinca P

ILINCA P. is a 7th grade student at the STEM Leadership Institute. She loves to dance hip-hop. In her free time, she loves to listen to "Hamilton" with her very good friend Rachel. She also …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 3:19pm on February 13, 2020☆⚑

"The Children" Explores Faulty Foundations & Fallout, at Aurora, Berkeley by Patricia L. Morin

Lucy Kirkwood Challenges Ethical Choices after Catastrophe by Patricia L. Morin Lucy Kirkwood's "The Children" grabs us right away with a bloody nose"a hint of bigger disasters to come. A ph…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:53pm on February 10, 2020☆⚑

"Living the Shuffle": A Masterclass in Storytelling, at The Marsh, Berkeley by Theodore Rosenfeld

Millennial Notes Robert Townsend's Compelling Solo Show Exposes Hollywood by Theo Rosenfeld Robert Townsend's "Living the Shuffle" is a triumph. Townsend gives us a deep meditation on race, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:01am on February 6, 2020☆⚑

"Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe" Takes Kids on Whirlwind Journey to Narnia, at BACT, Berkeley by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Kevin Landesman's Inventive Set Steals the Show by Rosa del Duca There is magic in Bay Area Children's Theatre's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." When intrepid Lu…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:10pm on February 5, 2020☆⚑

"Tiny Beautiful Things" Answers Impossible Questions, at S.F. Playhouse      by Hannah Yurke

Cheryl Strayed's Electrifying Advice to Lovelorn, Grief Stricken by Hannah Yurke "Tiny Beautiful Things" is raw, captivating and true to Cheryl Strayed's book. Nia Vardalos' adaptation takes…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 2:50pm on February 5, 2020☆⚑

"Ways to Leave a Body" Transcends Expectations, at Cutting Ball, S.F. by Fritz Mad'laine

Millennial Notes Alexa Derman & Roxie Perkins Explore Mind/Body Split by Fritz Mad'Laine Living in a body is no easy task. Dissociation wrenches our souls from the flesh satchels we call…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:49am on February 3, 2020☆⚑

"Wakey, Wakey" Works Hard to Inspire Us, at ACT, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Tony Hale Elevates Will Eno's Struggling Script by Jordan Freed You may be familiar with "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch," a Carnegie Mellon professor diagnosed with term…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:58pm on February 2, 2020☆⚑