American Conservatory Theater Archives

THE VIEW AT 8,574 FEET

By David Perlstein | April 24, 2015

Carolyn had snowshoeing on her bucket list. While both the drought and spring reduced opportunities, some snow remained around Kirkwood Ski Resort 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe. We found it last weekend at the sno park (that’s how it’s spelled) at Carson Pass, elevation 8,574 feet. The altitude spurred several thoughts. We’re old but…

SMILING FACES

By David Perlstein | July 13, 2012

Life seems awfully confusing these days. So it’s only natural to believe that things were better “then”—when everyone (or so it seemed) liked Ike, watched “Ozzie and Harriet” and wore suits and hats (with gloves for the women) downtown. I have my doubts. I call to witness the American Conservatory Theater’s production of the Kander…