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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts

SF Ballet's 'La Sylphyde' goads us to run to the woods; NCTC's 'how to make an American son' picks at the myth of meritocracy
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Alvin Ailey’s annual Berkeley run brought further ‘Revelations’

Revered African American dance company set sail for 'Jazz Island,' tackled a table-top 'Embrace,' and renewed a stone classic.
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Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay

Perk yourself up with 'Lost in Yonkers' or 'Compton's' riot. Meanwhile, Berkeley Rep's 'The Monsters' tells a sadly familiar tale.
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Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

'MJ' is no thriller, despite technical expertise; 'Our Class' shows the risks of inaction in highly charged times.
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Live Shots

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at ‘The Flow Show’

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At Dance Mission Theater, movement acts ranged from dramatic to sexy. Yes, there were rollerskates.
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Drama Masks: A dance of secrets—and the music of chance

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SF Ballet's beautiful 'Don Quixote' comes with questions, '||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||' sounds great. Plus: A pre-Giuliani 'Macbeth'?
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Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms

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Two art shows at YBCA exhibit the drama of past and present, while NCTC's 'Gods & Monsters' attempts a fresh take.
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Drama Masks: Kings in their castle—and a queen in her closet

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'Spamalot' at Golden Gate Theatre rides on familiar laughs; 'The Ache' at Z Below brings music and drama to heel.
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Drama Masks: ‘Paranormal Activity’ and other things that go bump in the night

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Plus: 'All My Sons' proves Arthur Miller's anti-establishment cred and 'Looking For Justice' finds a broken system.
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Drama Masks: The audience is listening—but who is ‘The Notebook’ romancing?

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Plus: Anti-fascist sentiment spills onto stage—putting an actor at risk.
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Drama Masks: Feel good this plot is not

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Plus: 'How Shakespeare Saved My Life' fumbles in tale of a young man's love for The Bard and hip-hop.
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Drama Masks: New looks at ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘Eugene Onegin’

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Stripped down at ACT and revamped at SF Ballet, two very familiar tales take January's big stages.
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Onstage

Live Shots: ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ summons Irish ghosts to SF Mint

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Immersive 13th Floor Theater production draws on epic James Joyce novel and folk music for complex family drama.
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Drama Masks: Does ‘The Book of Mormon’ hold up in darker times?

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'South Park' creators' Broadway smash returns at 15. Plus: Killing My Lobster popped back in with a sexy mime competition.
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Drama Masks: Does City Hall even care about the arts anymore?

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Mayor Lurie's city charter reform group contains no one with local arts experience, sidelining a huge part of SF.
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Drama Masks: Year on Stage 2025, part 2—the good stuff

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When times got tough, our best artists got fierce: Golden Thread, OTP, Mime Troupe, Marga Gomez were standouts.
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Drama Masks: Year on Stage 2025, part 1—the not-so-great stuff

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A year of devastating cuts, wild uncertainty, and unexpected departures left its mark on the SF scene.
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Arts + Culture

Drama Masks: Let’s get ‘Ruthless!’ for the holidays

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New Conservatory Theater spices up the holidays with camp. Plus: Circus Bella's 'Starlight' brings delightful twists.
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Drama Masks: Joy to ‘The Golden Girls,’ the ladies reign

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They're back and full of cheer. Plus: 'Amalia y la vida de las cosas' weaves a Wonderland from humble materials.
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