Arts
RECORDED: 1/29/20Joel and Erin sit down for a first-time conversation with Mercury News critic, author, and playwright Sam Hurwitt. Topics include: the fate of Bay Area journalists under AB5; approaches in reviewing the same play or musical over and over (and over); the surge of theatre company closures (and why); how being a critic might affect interpersonal relationships; what excites Sam about the future of theatre in the Bay Area; and, most importantly, some hope for the DC Extended Universe. EDITOR'S NOTE: The opening of this episode had a lot more banter. Joel thought it was better to get right to the guest. Erin felt the edit sacrificed both comedy and an insight into the hosts. Comments welcomed. Support the show (http://www.otherothertheatre.com/support)