Bay Area Critic-at-Large

06/02/2015

My latest review...

10/16/2012

My latest review...

10/15/2012

A recent review not well-received...

Stephane Alwyn’s portrayal, both in terms of singing and acting, is a spot on evocation of the style and essence of a debonair leading man of the period.

10/15/2012

Recent review..

Review of 'Doubt, A Parable' at Coastal Repertory Theatre. This taut, engrossing masterpiece does not confine itself to the cerebral.

10/15/2012

I love opera, actually...

The young and exotically good-looking Ms. Lopez makes for a convincing Leila, and her siren voice is truly enchanting.

10/15/2012

Renegade does some great stuff...

But what makes this Renegade Theatre Experiment production a success is the marvelous cast, anchored by a compelling performance by the luminous Alika Ululani Spencer

10/15/2012

A past review that wasn't well-received. I'm not certain why...

For the most part, Terrence McNally’s Ragtime succeeds in depicting a turning point in our nation’s history with the type of authenticity and grand style the period deserves.

10/15/2012

A quick take...

Saturday night’s performance at the Herbst Theatre did not disappoint the enthusiastic crowd

10/15/2012

Past review...

Ray of Light Theatre’s magnificent current treatment eschews any fancy staging or overblown production values and adroitly places the emphasis upon strong acting and skilled vocalizations.

10/15/2012

Past review...

The reversal of roles that takes place, with the women in the lives of several of the male principals taking on a more dominant position, exposes the hubris and folly of traditional male thinking.

05/21/2012

Some personal thoughts...

05/21/2012

My latest review...

Thomas Edison’s application of electricity highlighted the end of the Victorian Period and signaled an era of feminine liberation.