Tag: San Francisco

The gala will feature special performances by Bill Irwin, Patrick Lane, and Betsy Wolfe. Proceeds support A.C.T.’s acclaimed actor training and arts education programs.

America’s interest in Spanish wine grapes surged 25 years ago with the dawning of what TAPAS’ first President, Earl Jones, calls the “Golden Age of Spanish Food and Wine.”

Moreover, once the show opens, Cagigal and EXIT Theatre will be asking audience members and the press not to reveal a single thing that happens in order to maintain the surprise and mystery of the show.

Rhone Rangers membership includes almost 200 wineries, 110 professional and grower associates, and almost 800 "sidekicks". Professional associates include wine industry suppliers, wholesalers and retailers from across the Country.

This piece opened with the irregular tinkling of a bell. Voices arose disquietly, held the notes, and let the sound decay.

The centerpiece is an impressive performance by David Strathairn; one that anchors the production with much needed levity, and sly charm. He's a bit aloof we're led to believe - "Bloomsday"? It's also the first show I've seen to reference Canadian Tire.

A.C.T.’s purchase of the Strand follows company’s opening of a small performance space, The Costume Shop, nearby at 1117 Market Street.

Alessandrini brought the final movement home with an intensity and focus entirely missing from the multiple recordings I’ve listened to. When the first theme recurs in this final movement, it seems like an old friend.

This extended duration provided the cast with time to ripen into these roles – making the the work like a perfectly ripe fruit, bursting the skin at this week’s opening for audience delectation.

Shows include 25 from the Bay Area and feature companies from – besides San Francisco - Oakland, Berkeley, Pacifica, San Anselmo, Lafayette, Auburn, Fresno, Walnut Grove, and Dublin.