KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Gem of the Ocean” by August Wilson, directed by Tim Bond at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Arts, through May 1, 2022.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Fefu and her Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes, directed by Pam MacKinnon at ACT Strand through May 1, 2022.
Miranda July in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in 2015 while on tour for her novel “The Last Bad Man,” which remains her most recent book to date. This encore podcast was first posted in December, 2015. “Kajillionaire,” written and directed by Miranda July and released in 2020, is now available on HBO Max and for rental via Apple TV.
Margo Hall, Artistic Director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, the legendary African American Bay Area theatre company, and noted Bay Area actor, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Margo Hall is a featured player in the film and TV series “Blindspotting.”
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegria Hudes, directed by Denise Blasor, at San Francisco Playhouse through April 23, 2022.
On April 19th, San Francisco finishes voting on who will fill the vacant assembly seat representing its eastern half. Both candidates in the runoff are veterans of the progressive wing of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors with *very* similar policy positions–so we dig into how they’re different. Music credits: “T Shirt Weather” by … Continued
Roger Ebert (1942-2013) on tour for his book “The Great Movies,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded April 18, 2002 in the KPFA studios. Among the topics discussed, in addition to the films, are the 2000 election, DVD extras and letter-boxing, viewing a film at home or in a theater, and how politics relates to film viewing.
Jan Hunter, director of “Intimate Apparel” by Lynn Nottage, produced by the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason, April 1 – 16, 2022, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Jan Hunter is a Bay Area based actor and director, formerly the Director of the Performing Arts Academy at Skyline High School in Oakland.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Passing Strange” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage extended through April 23, 2022.
Robert Stone (1937-2015), author of “Dog Soldiers,” “A Flag for Sunrise” and “Damascus Gate,” in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios on April 25, 2003 during the book tour for “Bay of Souls.” Robert Stone won the Natonal Book Award for “Dog Soldiers” and was a finalist three other times, and twice was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.