John Fisher’s Solo Masterpiece Exposes Perils of Gay Life by Barry David Horwitz John Fisher has written, teched, designed, and performed one of his great Essential Service Projects, transferring from video to live stage at SafeHouse Arts on Eddy Street in downtown San Francisco. Who would want to miss Fisher at his best, climbing…
Dave Malloy’s Haunting Song Cycle Shimmers by Mary Lou Herlihy “Ghost Quartet” is so haunting and curious, I want to share it with my musical friends. In a cozy living room setting, an array of instruments lies scattered on Persian rugs, awaiting the human touch for a wild musical ride. Standing at the ready…
Jen Silverman Creates a Dark & Thrilling Brontë Mashup by Lynne Stevens Tell your friends about this standout twisted tale “from Behind the Basement Door.” I am always blown away by Theatre Lunatico’s high quality of performances in their tiny, postage stamp-sized theater. Be one of the lucky ones to get one of its…
Patrick Barlow Riffs on 1935 Hitchcock Film in Exciting Noir Comedy by Lynne Stevens The props become part of the action in “The 39 Steps.” Characters leap through handheld windows. Doors swivel and beds flip down. Stagehands in black slip in with lamp posts and balconies. Silhouettes on back lit screens show comic turns…