A Nonoperatic Figaro

A Nonoperatic Figaro

Beaumarchais’s original Marriage of Figaro enjoys a rare revival in Berkeley.

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A Tragically Untragic Lear

A Tragically Untragic Lear

Actors Ensemble and Inferno Theatre’s Lear is visually appealing but lacks impact.

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Falstaffs, Falstaffs Everywhere

Falstaffs, Falstaffs Everywhere

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley reshuffles the Henry IV plays with six female Falstaffs.

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Dust Bowl Lethargy

Dust Bowl Lethargy

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley revives Dust Bowl musical Panhandle — with mixed results.

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The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Outdoor theater is everywhere you look this summer, and every summer. I give you the lowdown on KQED Arts.

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Talk About the Passion

Talk About the Passion

THEATER REVIEW: BERKELEY

Show #38: Passion Play, Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, April 22.

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