Originally published at www.theatrius.com In his crafty comedy “Chinglish,” David Henry Hwang forces us to face the consequences of rampant cultural misinterpretations. His characters play a game of deception that feels like a British spy comedy set in China. Hwang jumps into the gap between Chinese and U.S. culture, while Jeffrey Lo directs a brilliant … Read more
Originally published at www.theatrius.com In class at a young age, Satya Chávez attempts to understand the defiance of Rosa Parks, a Black woman, when she sat down in the white people’s section on a segregated bus. Chávez, as a Brown girl, innocently asks the teacher: “Where did we sit on the bus?” Thanks to the dynamic work … Read more
Originally published at www.theatrius.com “Boeing Boeing,” a 1960s jet-set farce, is the world’s most frequently performed French play. It was first staged in English in London in 1964, two years before Benicia Theatre Group opened in the grand Divino Espirito Santo Hall. Now, Benicia has revived this light-hearted, fast-paced frolic to my delight. The bright … Read more
Originally published at www.theatrius.com In the high-stakes private corporate world, “dry powder” is the phrase used for the cash the company has on-hand for swift investment buyouts. Named after gunpowder, the more cash reserves the venture capitalist has on hand, the more quickly the takeover can ignite. Sarah Burgess gives us a microscopic view of … Read more
Originally published at www.theatrius.com Club Fugazi houses a majestic theater designed in 1913 by Italian architect Italo Zanolini as a community center for Italians living in North Beach. Art has breathed life into this charming old theater for generations. Most recently “Beach Blanket Babylon” played here for 45 years, until 2019. Now, an amazing array … Read more