Chrstine Dwyer, who plays “Mother” in the musical “Ragtime” at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, discusses her work on the show, along with her views on life after the pandemic and how theatre has changed following the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. Then, Flynn Berry discusses her thriller set in Northern Ireland, “Northern Spy,” now out in trade paperback. Also, a review of “The Sound Inside” at Marin Theatre Company. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


About Health

6/6/22 Children Under Stress

There is collective trauma in our nation, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the horrific gun violence epidemic. With the recent shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa, people are dealing with the deep pain of loss, grief, anger, and fear. The trauma of gun violence impacts all of us, but children are suffering in ways that are so hard to witness. … Continued


Part One: Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director of Marin Theatre Company discusses how his company handled the pandemic shutdown, and talks about the latest play, “The Sound Inside” by Adam Rapp. Part Two: KJ Sanchez, director and co-adaptor of “Romeo y Juliet” at Cal Shakes (California Shakespeare Theatre) discusses her work on the play, her career as actor and director, and her work as a theatre professor. Also: Review of “The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin” at San Francisco Playhouse. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

A red stain in Texas as an elementary school is the site of a massacre, Georgia’s Republican governor overcomes Donald Trump’s campaign against him, A rally marks dozens of prisoner deaths at Alameda County jail – May 24, 2022

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A mass shooting at a Texas elementary school kills 18 children and one teacher Former President Trump’s influence is tested in Georgia’s Republican primary President Biden leads a meeting of the Quad Indo-Pacific nations Activists rally to … Continued


Jasson Minadakis, Artistic Director of Marin Theatre Company and director of “The Sound Inside,” by Adam Rapp, which runs May 26 – June 19, 2022, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. A comprehensive interview about how Covid impacted Marin Theatre Company, and how it continues to impact the company, including a look at “The Sound Inside” and the challenges of directing under unusual circumstances.

June 1 2022

MOTH STORYSLAM

KPFA

The Moth StorySLAM takes place on Wednesday, June 1, starting at 7pm right here in Berkeley. This cornucopia of storytelling takes place at the Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street. Masking and Covid vaccination protocols apply. For more information, call 510.644.2020 or go to thefreight.org.


May 24 2022

Ray Fest: KPFA Benefit Honoring KPFA Host Ray Edlund

KPFA

Freight & Salvage presents “Ray Fest” - a tribute to the career of KPFAs 'Pig in a Pen' host, Ray Edlund on his retirement. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 24 at 8pm at 2020 Addison street in Berkeley. Masking and Covid vaccination protocols apply. For more information, call 510.644.2020 or go to thefreight.org.


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