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.
Bay Area Theater
Bay Area theatre reviews with KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky, plus interviews with local Artistic Directors, actors and directors. Older posts include interviews witth former associate KPFA theatre critic C.S. Soong. Dates when reviews airs can be found at http://bookwaves.homestead.com/Theatre_Reviews.html
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.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Dot” by Colman Domingo, at New Conservatory Theatre Center in San Francisco through April 3, 2022.
Bill English, Artistic Director of San Francisco Playhouse, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky. Bill English is also the director of SF Playhouse’s latest production, “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery, playing through March 5, 2022. In the interview he discusses the themes of the play, along with the creation of the production, and goes on to talk about upcoming shows in the SF Playhouse season. Photo from “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” production by Jessica Palopoli.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” by Will Arbery, directed by Bill English, at San Francisco Playhouse through March 5, 2022.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Swept Away” at Berkeley Rep’s Peets Theater through March 6, 2022.
KPFA theater critic Richard Wolinsky reviews the national tour company of “Freestyle Love Supreme” at ACT’s Geary Theater through February 13, 2022.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “The Woman in Black,” adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, written by Stephen Mallatratt and directed by Robin Herford at ACT Strand Theater through January 16, 2022.
KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, at Marin Theatre Company through December 19, 2021.