Review: ‘The Book of Will’ Presented by Foothill College Theatre Arts (**1/2)
by Otto Coelho The First Folio. Among Shakespearean scholars, it is spoken of with particular reverence. The average theatregoer assumes that the scripts of Shakespeare’s work were simply gathered together from the producing company–The King’s Men (previously The Lord Chamberlain’s Men), then printed as a collection. Easy. Quick. No…
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Review: Broadway Revival (tour) of ‘My Fair Lady’ at The Orpheum (****1/2)
by Charles Kruger Polish and pizazz is what we expect from the touring company of a celebrated Broadway show, and “My Fair Lady” delivers, with a huge cast of singer/dancers, a gorgeous set, sparkling costumes, exuberant music, and thrilling performances. This “My Fair Lady” is a superb example of…
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Review: Marga Gomez Solos In ‘Spanking Machine’ At The Marsh (****)
by Charles Kruger Closes This Weekend! Just Two More Performances! In Marga Gomez’s memoir monologue, it seems that when it comes to life, we all spank and get spanked. Sometimes it’s on purpose, sometimes it’s by accident, sometimes it’s a mystery, and sometimes a mistake. But spanked we will…
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Review: ‘Bacchae Before’ a dance adaption of Anne Carson’s translation of “The Bacchae” by Euripides (*****)
by Charles Kruger Hope Mohr Dance Company’s adaptation of Anne Carson’s translation of “The Bacchae” is a resounding success, bringing into a modern context the ancient story of how Dionysus, son of Zeus, demands that he be worshipped as a god. When Pentheus, King of Thebes (and Dionysus’ cousin)…
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