Pearl Ong Speeds to Lesbian Liberation as All-Night Cabby by Zack Rogow Pearl Ong has certainly lived a larger-than-life story. She went from Hong Kong princess to joining the lesbian liberation scene in San Francisco in the 70s, driving a taxi during late-night hours. In “Night Driver,” Ong unfolds her privileged past with quick…
Matthew Gasda’s Tech Titans Clash in San Francisco by Kim Waldron I can’t remember the last time I was so exhilarated listening to dialogue—in this case, a fight by the tech elite over who gets to sit on an AI company throne. The fast-paced wordplay of Act One flies by. Characters know what they…
Reed Flores’ Comic Heroes Fight Apocalypse on BART by Barry David Horwitz When three dancing rice cookers in their white sacks take over the stage, you may just fall off your chair. Good friends Ren (Dom Refuerzo) and Mai (Nicole Apostol Bruno) get into a hot argument about using “instant” rice instead of real…
John Fisher Unleashes Solo Masterpiece on Gay Injustice 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 The Rhino in The Castro. Who would want to miss Fisher at his best, climbing the rafters, peddling his bike…