Karen D'Souza
San Jose Mercury News
San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
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Review: ‘Clyde’s’ is a savory treat at Berkeley Rep — if only it dug a little deeper
Lynn Nottage’s clever comedy about a group of ex-cons trying to reset their lives while working at a sandwich shop plays in Berkeley through Feb. 26. → Read More
ACT’s ‘Christmas Carol’ revival is a holiday treat to savor
A grand holiday tradition continues with American Conservatory Theater’s annual production of the Dickens classic. → Read More
Review: 'Beetleuice' musical in SF can't match the movie's magic
‘Beetlejuice,’ an overly long stage musical, lacks the wit, charm and emotional impact of the original film. → Read More
U.S. ranks worst in the developed world for early child care, study shows
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
Review: Powerful ‘Remember This’ in Berkeley will haunt you (and it should)
David Stathairn is masterful in portrayal of Holocaust witness Jon Karski. → Read More
Child poverty rates spike after tax credit ends
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
Review: ‘Dear San Francisco’ is more than a mind-blowing circus act
The cabaret/circus show ‘Dear San Francisco’ is an engaging and eye-popping show that gives you another reason to head to North Beach. → Read More
Review: ‘Jagged Little Pill’ is more than just ’90s nostalgia
Playwright Diablo Cody assembles a heartfelt and sometimes funny play out of Alanis Morissette’s angst-filled ’90s songs. → Read More
California streamlines eligibility for early education and care
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
Review: Powerful ‘Passengers’ in SF is so good, you’ll wish the ride never ended
‘Passengers,’ created by Shana Carroll and starring members of the 7 Fingers troupe, is a circus/theater show that will leave you stunned and moved. → Read More
Why Cal Shakes’ noble attempt to reinvent King Lear comes up short
Marcus Gardley’s well-meaning and compelling ‘Lear’ can’t quite sew all its pieces together for a satisfying reinvention of the Shakespeare tragedy. → Read More
Review: ‘Mockingbird’ revival in SF is just about perfect
Even if you know Harper Lee’s original ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by heart, the new adaptation playing in S.F. will surprise you. → Read More
Review: ‘Moulin Rouge’ musical is flash over substance — but what flash
Based on the Baz Luhrmann movie, ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ crams 75 great pop songs and opulent scenery and costumes into a flat love story. → Read More
Child care may get more affordable for low-income families
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
Kindergarten may soon be mandatory in California
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
The youngest readers tackle sounds, words and the science of reading
Here are the stories of four schools and how they are teaching the youngest students how to read. The schools are among the 70 lowest-performing in the state. They are sharing in $50 million in extra funding that settled a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to teach literacy. → Read More
Curbing poverty may lower rates of child abuse, study suggests
The latest education news updates from EdSource. → Read More
Review: ‘Dana H.’ at Berkeley Rep is a brutal story that will stay with you
In ‘Dana H.,’ now playing at Berkeley Rep, Lucas Hnath presents a unique recounting of one woman’s real-life harrowing ordeal. → Read More
Can arts education help kids heal from the trauma of the pandemic?
The arts can be a safe haven for California schoolchildren to face big emotions, experts say, to channel fears and frustrations into acts of creativity. → Read More
Review: Cal Shakes’ bold ‘Romeo y Juliet’ takes an ancient story new places
Staging a bilingual production of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a noble if daring idea that is challenging to performers and viewers alike. → Read More