"Hedda Gabler" Surprises and Charms, at Pear Theatre, Mountain View by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ibsen Reveals Dark Side of Marriage by Rachel Norby "Hedda Gabler," the story of a woman trapped in the strict confines of a patriarchal society, comes to life at the Pear T…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:04pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

"The Resting Place" Exposes Horrifying Family Secrets, at Magic Theatre, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Ashlin Halfnight Questions Unconditional Love by Evelyn Arevalo "Even though I'm no more than a monster"don't I, too, have the right to live?"   "Oldboy "The  Resti…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:54pm on October 23, 2018☆⚑

"Women Laughing Alone with Salad" Gets Salty, at Shotgun Players, Berkeley by Svea Vikander

In a New York City nightclub, Guy watches sultry Meredith (compelling Regina Morones) gyrate and dance. She's grinding, showing off her curves in a futile attempt to shed her heteronormative…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:04am on October 23, 2018☆⚑

Main Stage West"Best of the Best, in Sebastopol by Jennifer Charron

REFLECTIONS Elizabeth Craven Creates Exceptional Live Theater by Jennifer Ann Charron Grinding through life as a single mom of two teenagers in the East Bay"you know the drill"underpaid, ove…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:30pm on October 21, 2018☆⚑

"Graveyard Shift" Digs Up Texas Terror, at S.F. Playhouse by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Korde Arrington Tuttle Blends News & Poetry by Tyler Jeffreys  "Graveyard Shift" shows us just how awkward it is for us "all to just get along." We see a Black couple…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:52am on October 21, 2018☆⚑

Jordan Freed by Jordan Freed

  Jordan Freed is a writer and editor from Oregon who recently relocated to the Bay Area. He graduated from Willamette University with a Bachelors of Art in Performance Studies. In additi…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:11pm on October 20, 2018☆⚑

Rachel Norby by Rachel Norby

Rachel Norby is a recent law school graduate who has always had an appreciation for the performing arts. When she's not attending plays or working she enjoys photography and learning about s…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:53pm on October 20, 2018☆⚑

"Thoroughly Modern Millie""Antiquated, yet Charming, at CCMT, Walnut Creek by Meaghan Gates

Millennial Notes Morris, Scanlan, Tesori Lift Spirits with Light Pastiche Musical by Meaghan Gates Millie is one of my favorite shows and inspired me when I was a teenager yearning for Broad…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 6:12am on October 20, 2018☆⚑

"Hamlet" Breaks New Ground, Amazingly, at Ubuntu, Oakland by Bdhorwitz

Michael Moran Acts, Directs a Rockin' Shakespeare by Barry David Horwitz It takes a lot of cojones to act, direct, and produce Hamlet in a storefront in downtown Oakland, at The Flight Deck,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:23pm on October 19, 2018☆⚑

"The Night Alive" Illuminates Dubliners' Dark Lives, at Main Stage West, Sebastopol by Jennifer Charron

Conor McPherson Infuses Down & Out with Poetry & Grace by Jennifer Ann Charron Conor McPherson's beautiful, award-winning "The Night Alive" steals a glimpse at five broken lives in m…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:44pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

"Chekhov's Ward 6'"Still Critical & Passionate, at Central Works, Berkeley by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Gary Graves Exposes Madness & Moral Responsibility by Rachel Norby In his adaptation of Anton Chekhov's story, "Ward 6," director Gary Graves demonstrates the ruinous ef…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 7:29pm on October 18, 2018☆⚑

"Oslo" Pinpoints Palestine/Israel Accord, at MTC, Mill Valley by Bdhorwitz

J.T. Rogers Recreates Story of Negotiator Who Cares by Barry David Horwitz In "Oslo," a spectacular docudrama about the Palestine/Israeli negotiations in 1993, J.T. Rogers inserts friendly, …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:01pm on October 17, 2018☆⚑

"Seen/By Everyone" Lyrically Dissects Online Grief, at Yugen, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes     Nick Ishimaru Directs a Poem to Digital Death by Evelyn Arevalo If we die tomorrow, how do we consolidate our images: the one our friends and family will have? …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:29am on October 16, 2018☆⚑

"The Obligation" Delivers Life Lessons, at Potrero Stage, S.F. by Ishai Padawer

Millennial Notes Roger Grunwald Embodies Holocaust Stories by Ishai Padawer I was excited to see "The Obligation" at Potrero Stage in San Francisco. Not because I had any idea about Roger Gr…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:50am on October 16, 2018☆⚑

"Fairview" Takes Back Black Culture, at Berkeley Rep by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes  Jackie Sibblies Drury Invents New Poppin' Style by Tyler Jeffreys "I think we live in a world that enjoys Black Culture and dislikes Black People."      Å

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:11pm on October 13, 2018☆⚑

"70 Scenes of Halloween""Terrorizes and Delights, at Playhouse, U.C. Berkeley by Beau McGlasson

Millennial Notes Jeffrey M Jones Delivers a Surrealist Romp by Beau McGlasson "70 Scenes of Halloween" aims to disorient. True to its name, the 70 scenes fly by at a rapid pace, creating a h…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:09pm on October 13, 2018☆⚑

"Fun Home""Heartfelt Sexual Coming Of Age, at TheatreWorks, Mountain View by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Alison Bechdel Hits Home in Revolutionary Musical by Evelyn Arevalo "Fun Home" opens on a solitary artist's drawing board in a vast, dark space.  Graphic novelist Alison …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 9:23pm on October 12, 2018☆⚑

"Uncle Vanya""A Vibrant Cage Match of Discontent, at Cutting Ball, S.F. by Carly Van Liere

Millennial Notes Chekhov Pits City Dreamers against Country Workers by Carly Van Liere The set itself a cage, metal bars and shelves lining two parallel sides of the stage, the audience sits…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:47pm on October 11, 2018☆⚑

"Tosca""A Beautifully Sung but Unimaginative New Production, from S.F. Opera by Pamela Feinsilber

Puccini's Great Opera Has a Dazzling Star, Fresh Sets & Costumes by Pamela Feinsilber Critics attend a popular opera such as "Tosca" many, many times over the years. We saw it here just …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:32pm on October 11, 2018☆⚑

"Good Night, Gorilla""Adorable Intro to Theater, at BACT, Berkeley by Rosa Del Duca

Millennial Notes Peggy Rathmann's Book Makes Rare Play for Babies, Toddlers by Rosa del Duca Having both a baby and a toddler is a daily reminder of how much babies miss out on: Itasca: "Can…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:12pm on October 9, 2018☆⚑

"Red Scare on Sunset" Hilariously Spoofs McCarthyism, at NCTC, S.F. by Meaghan Gates

Millennial Notes Charles Busch Mixes Glamour with Satire in S.F. Premiere   by Meaghan Gates The delightful "Red Scare on Sunset" by Charles Busch features stylish vintage costumes, stron…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 8:53am on October 9, 2018☆⚑

"Clybourne Park""Captivating Comedy of Class & Race, at Altarena, Alameda by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Bruce Norris Crafts Masterpiece on Houses & Hypocrisy    by Rachel Norby Bruce Norris's comedy on race and rejection rises to delight and perfection in the hand…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 4:29am on October 9, 2018☆⚑

"Sweat""A Passionate Portrait of U.S. Workers, at ACT, S.F. by Beau McGlasson

Millennial Notes Lynn Nottage's Masterpiece Shines Bright Light on Rust Belt by Beau McGlasson Battered billboards loom over a local watering hole, a caustic picture of America's Rust Belt. …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 5:34pm on October 8, 2018☆⚑

"The Revolutionists""Didactic Comedy of Ideas, at Town Hall, Lafayette by Jennifer Charron

Lauren Gunderson Tackles Inequality with Razor-Sharp Wit by Jennifer Ann Charron Lauren Gunderson's "The Revolutionists" features an all women cast and crew and dives into the question: What…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 1:18pm on October 6, 2018☆⚑

"Refugee Voices & Trojan Women" Awakens Our Empathy, at Multi Ethnic Theater, S.F. by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Lewis Campbell  Resurrects Bronze Age Conflict   by Evelyn Arevalo Director Lewis Campbell packs two spectacular tales of terror and pain into a brief 70 minute extrav…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 12:45pm on October 6, 2018☆⚑