WolfKlain & Donovan Exalt Beloved Singer’s Brief, Brilliant Career by Lynne Stevens My knee hurt badly, and I was feeling sorry for myself. I could barely limp to my car. I was ready to call it in and cancel my date with an old friend. But I reminded myself that I only had to…
Steve Budd Reflects on Family Life Unrealized by Robert M. Gardner “Seeing Stars” is 60 minutes of interstellar and introspective exploration under the sure hand of master storyteller Steve Budd. Besides being multi-talented as writer, actor, and director, Budd is an experienced teacher. In “Seeing Stars,” Budd is vibrant and excited to take us…
Frank Loesser’s Music Highlights Gritty N.Y. Riffs by Lynne Stevens Broadway is the embodiment of the melting pot. Damon Runyon’s gritty 30s New York stories reveled in its variety. Broadway welcomed Italian, Irish, and Jewish immigrants—the road to prosperity for many went through Times Square. Director Bill English’s cast for “Guys and Dolls: A…
Don Reed Wins Our Hearts with Warmth & Wit—Oakland Style by Barry David Horwitz If you’ve never seen a Don Reed stand-up show, now is the time for a rare treat. Don Reed has come home from Hollywood, and he’s got lots to tell us about how it rolls down there. His imitations of…