/**/Jan. 2002 Opening Gala of SF Ballet //Feb. 2002 Alvin Ailey, Zellerbach Theater //March 2002 The Blithe Spirit //April 2002 Coachella //May 2002 Malambo, SF //May 2002 Ana Porter @ the Canvas Cafe //June 2002 PSB, Concert in Stern Grove //July 2002, Fillmore Jazz Festival //July 2002, SF Jazz and Oakland Symphony (4th of July Fireworks) //Ana Porter @ the Red Devil Lounge //July 2002 Ballet in Stern Grove //Beauty and the Beast (NYC: Broadway) 10 Sept 2002 //ODC Theater Escene?, "Soon and in Pleasant Company" 18 Oct 2002 //Gilding the Lily, RDL, 29 Oct 2002 //Circus Chimera in Huntsville, 07 Nov 2002 //Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park," Huntsville Theater, 08 Nov 2002 //San Francisco Ballet "Nutcracker," 11 Dec 2002 //Intersection for the Arts, 17 Dec 2002, Piri Thomas and Paul S. Flores, Poetry Readings, San Francisco, CA //San Francisco Ballet Opening Gala, 29 Jan 2003 **/

Performances!

Thurs., Jan. 3, 2002
San Francisco, CA

The Best of Broadway presents
Fiddler on the Roof
at the ORPHEUM Theater

This is one of my favorite musicals--it has great songs and a touching story. And the Orpheum theater is splendid--I'm so glad it has been preserved! Although I love Fiddler, this particular production seemed comparatively cold and un-inspired, not nearly as warm and sentimental as community theater productions I have seen in the past.

Sun., Nov. 25, 2001
San Francisco, CA

Steve Silver's BEACH BLANKET BABYLON
at Club Fugazi

Lots of fun--although groan-inducing and hackneyed in parts, the enthusiasm of the cast, the unabashed gawdiness of the sets for even the smallest of jokes, and the over-the-top silliness of the production certainly made up for it. I don't know why, but I just loved those French poodles!!! At the very end, somehow the show morphed into a crazy Xmas pageant of sorts ... weird, but cool!

Sat., Nov. 17, 2001
San Francisco, CA

AN EVENING OF ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC
at the Mechanics Institute Library

Sylvie Braitman & Roberto Forte, voice
Cem Duruöz, guitar

Although I was disappointed to see that the evening did not include any dancing, Sylvie, Roberto, and Cem more than made up for it with their inspired and endearing performances, along with entertaining interpretations of the music.

Sat., Nov. 10, 2001
Oakland, CA

The Golden Gate Geographic Society
presents
ESCAPE TO FRANCE!
at the Paramount Theater

Produced & Presented IN PERSON by Dwayne L. Merry, Ph.D.

This turned out to be a live, narrated slide show of Dr. Merry's travels through France. Although intended for an older crowd, it was still interesting. I especially enjoyed the pictures of the bloodless bull-fighting and gypsy dancers in southern France. And, it was my first time seeing the Paramount on the inside ... I never imagined it would be such a fine example of ART DECO! Wow. That's what I'd call ART DEC'D OUT! Fantastic.

Fri., Nov. 9, 2001
San Francisco, CA

Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos
In Association with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Present
ENSAYO
Conceived and Choreographed by Yaelisa
Music by Arvo Pärt, Mompou, and Jason McGuire "El Rubio"
Photography by Lena Herzog
Lighting Design by Matthew Antaky

Imaginative and creative! The choreography was breathtaking, and the guitarist, unbelievable! A night filled to the brim with music, dancing, and attitude! I absolutely loved it!

Tues., Oct. 10, 2001
San Francisco, CA
STOMP
At the Marines Memorial Theater

Very exciting choreography and rhythms ... it's amazing what people can do with a lot of talent and only a little bit of props/resources. I think just about anyone would enjoy this show!

Thurs., Jan. 3, 2002 San Francisco, CA	The Best of Broadway presents Fiddler on the Roof at the ORPHEUM Theater This is one of my favorite musicals--it has great songs and a touching story. And the Orpheum theater is splendid--I'm so glad it has been preserved! Although I love Fiddler, this particular production seemed comparatively cold and un-inspired, not nearly as warm and sentimental as community theater productions I have seen in the past.
Sun., Nov. 25, 2001 San Francisco, CA	Steve Silver's BEACH BLANKET BABYLON at Club Fugazi Lots of fun--although groan-inducing and hackneyed in parts, the enthusiasm of the cast, the unabashed gawdiness of the sets for even the smallest of jokes, and the over-the-top silliness of the production certainly made up for it. I don't know why, but I just loved those French poodles!!! At the very end, somehow the show morphed into a crazy Xmas pageant of sorts ... weird, but cool!
Sat., Nov. 17, 2001 San Francisco, CA	AN EVENING OF ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC at the Mechanics Institute Library Sylvie Braitman & Roberto Forte, voice Cem Duruöz, guitar Although I was disappointed to see that the evening did not include any dancing, Sylvie, Roberto, and Cem more than made up for it with their inspired and endearing performances, along with entertaining interpretations of the music.
Sat., Nov. 10, 2001 Oakland, CA	The Golden Gate Geographic Society presents ESCAPE TO FRANCE! at the Paramount Theater Produced & Presented IN PERSON by Dwayne L. Merry, Ph.D. This turned out to be a live, narrated slide show of Dr. Merry's travels through France. Although intended for an older crowd, it was still interesting. I especially enjoyed the pictures of the bloodless bull-fighting and gypsy dancers in southern France. And, it was my first time seeing the Paramount on the inside ... I never imagined it would be such a fine example of ART DECO! Wow. That's what I'd call ART DEC'D OUT! Fantastic.
Fri., Nov. 9, 2001 San Francisco, CA	Yaelisa & Caminos Flamencos In Association with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Present ENSAYO Conceived and Choreographed by Yaelisa Music by Arvo Pärt, Mompou, and Jason McGuire "El Rubio" Photography by Lena Herzog Lighting Design by Matthew Antaky Imaginative and creative! The choreography was breathtaking, and the guitarist, unbelievable! A night filled to the brim with music, dancing, and attitude! I absolutely loved it!
Tues., Oct. 10, 2001 San Francisco, CA	STOMP At the Marines Memorial Theater Very exciting choreography and rhythms ... it's amazing what people can do with a lot of talent and only a little bit of props/resources. I think just about anyone would enjoy this show!