"It's officially been one year since a rich guy took charge of San Francisco and chronically bankrupt "rich" guy took over the White House (again). The former hand-picked district supervisors who resigned in record time; the latter assembled a confederacy of dunces to eviscerate nearly every government organization. The former wants an out-of-state university to set up in SF in place of a beloved arts college; the latter implemented tariffs that set the country on a fast track to recession."
"The SF guy gets his photo taken for accomplishments he hasn't come close to achieving; the latter was just re-gifted a Nobel Peace Prize as he threatens to invade Greenland, potentially setting off World War III. Frankly, I'd be surprised if either finishes his term. Don't give them the satisfaction of giving up. They have power, we have support. You'd be surprised how far a little support goes when you outnumber the opposition."
A Bay Area theatre artist and lifelong San Franciscan writes from an N95-masked perspective about venue safety and dramatic substance. Local politics and national leadership are portrayed as damaging: a new San Francisco leader courting an out-of-state university to replace an arts college, and a returning national leader whose tariffs and threats risk economic and geopolitical instability. The writer urges continued public support and civic participation to counter performative power. A return to live performance is noted with a viewing of The Book of Mormon at the Orpheum, described as historically successful but feeling like a relic and only mildly impressive.
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