Father Joe Bradley’s Inspirational Story Calls for Sharper Focus by Joanne Engelhardt “The Four Gifts,” at Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, shows what happens when a person who is not a playwright decides to write a play about himself. Heartfelt and fast paced, yes. But theatrical? No. Father Joe Bradley and his co-author Antonia…
Michael Wayne Turner III Shows a Little Madness Is a Good Thing by Kim Waldron First, we see a dandy, one with a vast and classy wardrobe, his face expressive with a ready smile and eloquent eyes. We soon find that under the cocked hat is an ever-so-slightly unhinged poet and philosopher. This Mad…
Millennial Notes Julie Taymor’s Majestic Musical Parade Shines Onstage by Tyler Jeffreys Like the earth’s first humans, “The Lion King” tale originates in Africa. Sadly, the original Disney movie replaced inspiring African heroes with animals. But Designer/Director Julie Taymor cheers me up with colorful acrobatics, 3D apparitions, graceful acting, and dancing grass. I see…
Millennial Notes Handel’s Opera Offers an Evening of Musical Delights by Julian Auston West Edge Opera’s production of Julius Caesar serves as a pleasant reminder that small stage opera is far from dead. A small but excellent pit orchestra, conducted by Christine Brandes, delivers a series of gorgeous accompaniments for an assortment of talented…