2 Pianos, 4 Hands Ted Dykstra & Richard GreenblattTheatreWorksEntering the theatre and seeing the two, ‘stretch’ Steinways fill the wide Mountain View stage, I wondered if I were the last person in the Bay Area finally to see this much-produced Canadian play since it had already appeared on several other, Bay Area stages (e.g., ACT, San Jose Rep, Center Rep) as well as over … [Read more...] about “2 Pianos, 4 Hands”
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“Lift Up Your Skirt”
Lift Up Your SkirtKathy NajimyFeinstein's at the NikkoThis one-woman created and performed 'play' is a delight and a heart-warmer. Kathy Najimy tells not the story of her life but, as she says, 'stories of my life.' These stories are funny, intriguing, and usually with a message. They sometimes linger a bit too long in the telling; but the laughter they … [Read more...] about “Lift Up Your Skirt”
“Shit & Champagne”
Shit & ChampagneD'Arcy Drollinger OasisOpening the new Oasis nightclub, the revival of Shit & Champagne brings the excitement and energy that should launch this venue into a long life of fun and frolic. Drollinger's farce of the low-budget, 70s 'exploitation' films for the most part hits its mark at every turn. With super-hero-like drag queens; bumbling … [Read more...] about “Shit & Champagne”