Tag Archives: the stage

REVIEW – Valley of the Heart – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Artsalot

A Bay Area native, I’ve lived in San Jose for over 15 years now, and I’m always amused (and yes, a bit irritated) when someone claims there is nothing to do and no History here. It’s a blatant misconception and … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Venus in Fur – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Artsalot

San Jose Stage you’re such a wicked little tease, aren’t you? And, Venus in Fur, you’re a crafty little minx of a play. Where, oh where to begin with you?  Hell, let’s dive right in to the proverbial deep end, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – A Weekend with Pablo Picasso – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Artsalot

It is a rare occasion when I find myself believing an actor is in fact the character they are playing. Years of being behind the scenes paired with the frequency of theater that I see has certainly affected my ability … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- The Rainmaker – San Jose Stage

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Artsalot

Every now and then I find myself flipping through network TV channels on a Sunday morning searching in vain for cartoons and I come across one of those mega-church evangelists spilling their hearts out to a stadium sized congregation. Despite … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Jane Austen’s Persuasion – San Jose Stage

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Artsalot

There were two very short periods in my life when I read for pleasure. 8th grade, when a very smart teacher introduced me to the likes of fantasy/sci-fi authors Anne McCaffrey, Piers Anthony, Douglas Adams and Ray Bradbury, and then … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON – SAN JOSE STAGE – PLUS THE NAGLEE PARK GARAGE

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Artsalot

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been asked “what would happen if South Park, Sam Shepherd, Wikipedia, and Dog the Bounty Hunter played the School House Rock drinking game while listening to American Idiot?” Well, San Jose … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Cabaret – San Jose Stage

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Artsalot

I could have listened to the songs and the band with my eyes closed and been perfectly happy last Saturday at San Jose Stage’s production of Cabaret. But, if I had closed my eyes I would have missed the beautiful … Continue reading →

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