San Francisco Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse’s “Cashed Out” spins a bold, blistering tale of resilience — one intent on dissecting the harmful rippling effects of addiction in the home.

Goldfield, a Bay Area native, has been working in local theater for over 30 years. Though she is mainly a performer and director, Goldfield has worked in just about every theater position there is, from makeup to hair to costumes to props.

Since the original production of “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” premiered in 2019, a polarizing pandemic and the 2021 capital riots have proven Arbery’s story to be as relevant as ever.

This 2021 musical adaptation combines elements of New Orleans jazz, ’80s pop and traditional show tunes for a whirlwind journey through the mythical city of Illyria.

“The Jewelry Box” highlights what love and kindness can accomplish, but the relatability of the characters and their experiences sets this story apart from more magical Christmas tales

Even though the characters risk nearly everything to get ahead at work, the stakes are never truly established nor explored for most of them.

These two storylines are starkly contrasted not only in content, but also in quality. The story of Janelle and Kane is full of depth and grounded in the visceral feelings that both characters radiate.

“Washed Up on the Potomac” was indeed an extensive and comedic character study. Unfortunately, the plot was hollow and undeveloped.

These young talents show much potential on stage, especially in their acting and dancing. Their singing, however, proved to be less than impressive.