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BroadwayWord speaks to much in-demand playwright Miranda Rose Hall about her newest work, the darkly comic thriller 'The Kind Ones,' now receiving its world premiere production live onstage at San Francisco's venerable Magic Theatre through February 20th.
Bookwaves Chris Hedges is the author of several books on politics and dissent. In May, 2015, he gave a speech in Berkeley as a benefit for KPFA, discussing his latest book at the time, Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt. . Afterward, he was joined by host Richard Wolinsky for a Q&A that included questions by the host as well as by the audience. The Q&A is featured on today’s program, and is remarkable for its prescience. Shortly thereafter, Donald Trump announced his candidacy, and not even Chris Hedges could have predicted how quickly America changed. Artwaves
The Festival will continue with weekly readings, including Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson) by Rachel Lynett, in January 2021. New playwrights, plays and dates will be announced on Magic's website. "While we may be separated physically, we are still thrilled to bring exceptional playwrights from all over to our virtual 'theatre space' to support and celebrate the new play process in this longer format of weekly readings. The online platform allows us the gift of time with writers" says Sonia Fernandez, Interim Artistic Director. "Our Virgin Play festival is our opportun...
SF’s Magic Theatre sets virtual stage for 2020 Martha Heasley Cox Virgin Play Festival SAN FRANCISCO — Magic Theatre will kick off its 2020 Martha Heasley Cox Virgin Play Festival with virtual a play reading at 8 p.m. Thursday of “When My Mama was a Hittite,” a new play by Melis Aker. The festival will continue virtually with weekly readings, including “Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)” by Rachel Lynett at 6 p.m. Jan. 14. New playwrights, plays and dates will be announced on Magic’s website. “While we may be separated physically, we are still thrilled to...