Millennial Notes James Ijames Plumbs the Depths & Despair of Gentrification by David Moore James Ijames’ “Good Bones” delves into gentrification, class struggle, and the malicious role of technology in reshaping old neighborhoods. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames masterfully explores the divide between new wealth buying up Dunbar Gardens—which stands for many urban communities….
Susan Sandler Invokes the Magic of a Jewish “Bubbie” by Mary Lou Herlihy “Crossing Delancey” squeezes every possible moment of surprise, humor, and tenderness from a story of an immigrant, doting Jewish grandmother and her unmarried modern granddaughter. Meddling matchmakers usher in love and change. Susan Sandler’s 80s era New York comedy makes the…
Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Musical Springs to Life by Isa S. Chu The lights dim, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Manhattan Latin barrio comes alive in front of our eyes. “In the Heights” sweeps us into the struggles, grief, and triumphs of Washington Heights, a neighborhood known for its Dominican pride, vibrant Latinx culture, and…
Yazmina Reza Shines Bright, Comic Light on Smug, Spoiled Elites by Robert M. Gardner There are two ways of seeing “God of Carnage” at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. The first is to just go and laugh at the high comedy. The second is to reflect on how much the two New York couples’…