Mother knows best
Cutting Room Floor
I knew my lines perfectly, so much that almost two years after I took my last curtain call in patchily applied stage makeup, I’m still struggling not to act them out in college.
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‘West Side Story’ at Berkeley Playhouse is worthy iteration of musical theater classic
Any terror that may have been felt by Berkeley Playhouse regarding its production of “West Side Story” would be needless. Its take on this Broadway mainstay is faithful to the vision of the original, boasting a capable cast, an excellent set and sharp choreography.
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Heartbreak Radio
Cutting Room Floor
Yet the more time I spent with the melodramatic heartbreak melodies, I realized there were more than two genres of breakup music.
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If you can read this, thank someone
Language acquisition happens as life happens — whether it’s your first, second or seventh language, everyone knows that the only way to truly learn it is to be immersed.
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Romeo bleeds as Richmond rises
Clark added that this movie was also meant to serve as a tool for reflection. It’s meant to remind the youth to speak up so that everybody could evaluate their role in the system.
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Picks of the week: Nostalgia for the classics, discovery of the contemporary
The best part, you won’t have to travel far to discover your new favorite film or music group; every one of these events takes place in Berkeley or San Francisco.
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San Francisco Ballet’s “Romeo & Juliet” lacks inspiration and drama
A sparkling collection of dazzling costumes graced the stage at the San Francisco Ballet’s production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” on March 9 at the War Memorial Opera House. Clad in stately garments and looking the part of grand, theatrical dancers, the corps de ballet strolled daintily across a breathtakingly
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The Magic of Ballet: SF Ballet kicks off 2012 season
Nothing beats the magic of ballet. The thrill of classical music, the allure of romantic tales and eye-catching costumes, all intertwined with the most skillful, graceful and dramatic dance form. Going to the ballet is like experiencing aesthetic poetry set to music. And that is not to mention the exorbitant
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