“If I asked you to tell in 10 words what your story was, you'd pick the most crucial thing,” says acting teacher Anna Deavere…
Television viewers might recognize Anna Deavere Smith from her roles on The West Wing and Nurse Jackie but, in the world of theater, the…
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Anna Deavere Smith is a revelation on the Berkeley Rep stage. She's an accomplished actress with lead roles in West Wing and Nurse Jackie,…
Anna Deavere Smith is a revelation in Let Me Down Easy. She’s an accomplished actress with lead roles in West Wing and Nurse Jackie,…
The annual Bay Area Playwright's Festival has nurtured some theatrical heavy-hitters since it was founded by director Robert Woodruff 30 years ago, including Sam…
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