Michael Gene Sullivan Alerts US: “Was Democracy Just A Dream?” by Robert M. Gardner Hooray! The San Francisco Mime Troupe is back! And they are just in time with a topical show about our current political mess. Written by the genius that is Michael Gene Sullivan, the master of political satire, the new musical…
Michael Gene Sullivan Brings Outrageous Fun to Hot Political Topics by John-Thomas Hanson The Tony award-winning SF Mime Troupe (SFMT) opens its 65th season with “American Dreams – A New Musical.” The show’s plot, rich with futuristic dreams and political satire, offers a comedic, yet critical take on the current political and technological landscape….
Bruce Norris Updates “A Raisin in the Sun” with Wit & Wisdom by Lynne Stevens Using Lorraine Hansberry’s classic 1959 play about racial prejudice in Chicago as inspiration, Bruce Norris crafts a tight blend of comedy and drama to shine a spotlight on the continuing struggles between the races. Masquers Playhouse production, skillfully directed…
Kevin Barry’s Stories, Brilliantly Staged—A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry’s short stories. Melancholy and magic loom around the periphery and keep us on the edge. Barry’s very Irish stories come alive under the brilliant and playful…