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Posted by:	Richard Connema 11:16 am EDT 09/13/15

OPENING: ------------------------------------------ Custom Made Theatre Opens 2015-2016 Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s 2015 Tony-nominated This is Our Youth, September 18 – October 17 Press night/opening is Sun, Sept 20 at 7pm Custom Made Theatre Company opens its 17th Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s This is Our Youth, September 18 through October 17 at the company’s new location, the renamed Custom Made Theatre at 533 Sutter St. (at Powell) just north of Union Square. Custom Made Theatre takes over the former home of SF Playhouse and Tides Theatre. The production is directed by Custom Made Artistic Director, Brian Katz. Its youthful cast includes Sam Bertken, who played Peter in Custom Made’s Peter/Wendy, Katie Robbins, who was nominated for a Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Featured Actress in last season’s Top Girls, and David Raymond, recently seen in Moby Dick: Rehearsed at Stanford Repertory.19 year-old, shy Warren has stolen $15,000 from his abusive father and turns to his bullying friend Dennis to hide both him and the money. Dennis then hatches a plan to score a major drug deal with the money, as well as to help romance Jessica, the girl Warren pines for. By turns funny, caustic and compassionate, it is a snapshot of the moment when many young people go out into the world, far less effectual than they could possibly imagine. Show Times and Tickets Previews: September 18 & 19 at 8:00 pm; Opens Sept. 20, 7:00 pm Runs: September 18 – October 17; Wed 7:30; Thurs-Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm Tickets $20-42 Learn more & buy tickets at (415) 798-CMTC (2682), http://www.custommade.org No performance September 23.This is Our Youth. Kenneth Lonergan’s Tony-nominated exploration of forty-eight hours in the lives of three very lost young souls. By turns funny, caustic and compassionate, it is a snapshot of the moment when many young are thrown unprepared into a broken world. Directed by Brian Katz. Previews Sept. 18 & 19 at 8:00 pm; Opens 20 at 7:00pm.. Runs Sept. 18-Oct. 17, Wed 7:30pm (no 9/23 perf.), Thurs-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm. Tickets $20-42. Custom Made Theatre, 533 Sutter St. (at Powell), San Francisco 94102. (415) 798-CMTC (2682), www.custommade.org. Address: The company moves into the 99-seat theatre at 533 Sutter St, second floor, San Francisco, CA 94102 - former home to SF Playhouse, and more recently, Tides Theatre. California Shakespeare Theater’s production of King Lear By William Shakespeare Directed by Amanda Dehnert Designed by Dan Ostling (set designer), Melissa Torchia (costume designer), Christopher Akerlind (lighting designer), and Joshua Horvath (sound designer). Featuring: Arwen Anderson (Goneril), Kjerstine Rose Anderson (Cordelia/The Fool), El Beh (Regan), Aldo Billingslea (Kent), Dan Clegg (Edmund), Anthony Heald (Lear), Rafael Jordan (Edgar), Charles Shaw Robinson (Gloucester), Patrick Alparone (Ensemble), Craig Marker (Ensemble), and Sam Misner (Ensemble). WHEN September 16-October 11, 2015 Previews September 16, 17, and 18 at 8pm Press Opening September 19 at 8pm Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Saturday Matinee September 26 at 2pm Sunday Matinees at 4pm Grounds open two hours prior to show time for picnicking. Café and full bar are available on site. WHERE Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda, CA 94563 (just off Highway 24 at the California Shakespeare Theater Way/Wilder Rd. exit, one mile east of the Caldecott Tunnel.) Complimentary shuttle from Orinda BART beginning 2 hours before curtain. Complimentary parking onsite. TICKETS Single tickets range from $20 to $72, with discounts available for seniors, students, persons age 30 and under, and groups. Cal Shakes makes twenty tickets available for $20 on a first-come, first-served basis for every performance throughout the season. Call Cal Shakes’ Box Office at 510.548.9666 between noon and 2pm to purchase. Prices subject to change. All tickets are available through the California Shakespeare Theater Box Office, 701 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley CA, 510.548.9666, online at www.calshakes.org, or at the Bruns box office on the day of the performance (pending availability).GROUPS Groups of 10 or more save $10 off the adult single ticket price; complimentary ticket available for groups of 15+. For more information, call 510.809.3290. INFO www.calshakes.org Smuin Ballet kicks off its 22nd Season with the Bay Area tour of a vibrant new program, Dance Series One, performing September 18 – October 4 in Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and San Francisco. This innovative program features two world premiere dances: a highly anticipated new work by Smuin Ballet’s Choreographer-in-Residence Amy Seiwert, and another exciting addition by current Smuin dancer Ben Needham-Wood. Also enlivening the program will be the return of Ma Cong’s French Twist, a fast and flirtatious work inspired by the American cartoon “Tom and Jerry” that received an acclaimed world premiere with Smuin Ballet in spring of 2010. Rounding out the program is Michael Smuin’s lyrical Bouquet, set to a pair of glorious Shostakovich piano concerti. SHOWS: WALNUT CREEK: September 18-19, 2015 8:00 pm Friday 2:00 pm Saturday Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive (at Locust), Walnut Creek (925) 943-7469 or www.smuinballet.org Subscriptions: $120-$204* Single tickets: $51-$68* MOUNTAIN VIEW: September 24-27, 2015 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 pm Friday 2:00 & 8:00 pm Saturday 2:00 pm Sunday Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro Street (at Mercy), Mountain View(650) 903-6000 or www.smuinballet.org Subscriptions: $120-$204* Single tickets: $51-$68* SAN FRANCISCO: October 1-4, 2015 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 pm Friday 2:00 & 8:00 pm Saturday 2:00 pm Sunday Palace of Fine Arts 3301 Lyon Street (at Bay street) (415) 912-1899 or www.smuinballet.org Subscriptions: $95-$204* Single tickets: $24-$67* All prices are listed without fees – box office and order fees may apply. Discounts are available for students and groups of 10 or more. 3Girls Theatre Company presents… The World Premiere of MOMENTS OF TRUTH* Everything’s Sketchy When It Comes To The Truth. Original Music & Lyrics by Caroline Altman Book by Patricia Milton Directed by Louis Parnell Musical Direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn WHEN Sept. 16 – Oct. 18, 2015Thurs. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sun Matinees - 2:00 pm Previews: Wed. – Sat. Sept. 16 -18, 2015 at 8:00 pm Opening Night: – Sat. Sept. 19, 2015 at 8:00 pm TIX: http://3girlstheatre.org/2015-moments-of-truth-by-milton-altman/ Tickets: $30 Advance, $35 door, $20 previews (includes comp. refreshments); $75 opening night (with reception) VENUE: Royce Gallery 2901 Mariposa St. (btw’n. Alabama & Harrison Sts.), SF 94110. WEB PAGE: http://3girlstheatre.org/ INFO: For more info - please call 415-527-0301 The Marsh San Francisco announces it will present Ann Randolph’s wickedly funny talk, performance, and creative workshop INAPPROPRIATE IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS this fall on The Marsh’s Mainstage. INAPPROPRIATE IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS chronicles Randolph’s wild ride from Loveland, Ohio to a mental institution in Appalachia, to living on a boat off the coast of Alaska pretending to clean the Exxon Oil spill with some good old boys from Louisiana, to a homeless shelter in Santa Monica, to hooking up with Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft for an Off Broadway run, to finding a San Francisco home at The Marsh for her solo comedy show, Squeeze Box. Randolph explains, “Inappropriate is like a TED Talk in which the audience gets to participate in the second half.” WHEN: September 13 – November 1 Sundays at 2pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $25-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 The Marsh presentation of Brian Copeland’s acclaimed solo piece THE WAITING PERIOD, an unflinching examination of depression. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, THE WAITING PERIOD is written by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford. WHEN: September 20-October 25, 2015 SHOWS: Sundays, 5:30pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Main Stage 1062 Valencia Street (between 21st & 22nd Streets) Parking is available at New Mission Bartlett Garage (21st St between Mission & Valencia.) Bart Station (closest): Mission & 24th Street TICKETS: $30-$35 general $50-$100 reserved seating INFO: For information or to order tickets call (415) 282-3055 or visit www.themarsh.org Marsh San Francisco presents Megan Timpane in her first solo show HAVING CANCER IS HILARIOUS. Inspired by her real life experience, the show follows 22 year-old accomplished actress Megan on a poignant and uproarious journey as she is diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma, recounts some of her funniest moments from chemotherapy, and learns some important lessons on her way to recovery. HAVING CANCER IS HILARIOUS was developed by the dynamic Timpane under the mentorship of solo performer Don Reed. WHEN: September 18 – November 28 Press Opening: October 24 SHOWS: 8:00pm Thursdays and Fridays 8:30pm Saturdays WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $15-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 BERKELEY PLAYHOUSE OPENS THE 2015-16 SEASON WITH THE AWARD WINNING ADULT COMEDY AVENUE Q September 17 – October 11, 2015 Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx ● Book by Jeff Whitty Based on an original concept by Lopez and Marx Directed by Danny Cozart ● Musical Direction by Michael Patrick – Berkeley Playhouse at the historic Julia Morgan Theater opens its eighth season with Avenue Q. The artistic team will be headed by favorite Bay Area actor Danny Cozart (Assassins with Shotgun Players, Babes in Arms with 42nd Street Moon), in his directorial debut. Avenue Q runs from September 17 – October 11, with previews on September 17 and September 19. Opening Night is Saturday, September 19, at the Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Avenue in Berkeley. Tickets and Season Passes are available now through the Box Office, call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit Berkeleyplayhouse.org. THE CAST: The cast of seven includes Isaiah Boyd (Beach Blanket Babylon with Steve Silver Productions, Babes in Arms, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with 42nd Street Moon, Avenue Q with Willows Theatre Company) as Gary Coleman; Andrea Dennison-Laufer (Ragtime [Evelyn Nesbit], Oklahoma! [Laurie], The Rocky Horror Show [Janet Weiss], Cabaret [Sally Bowles], Lippa’s The Wild Party [Queenie], Zanna Don’t! [Kate], Little Shop of Horrors [Audrey], and Pride and Prejudice [Charlotte Lucas] at Milwaukee Rep) as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut; Catherine Gloria (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee [Marcy Park] with Berkeley Playhouse, The Magic School Bus [Wanda] with the national tour, Miss Saigon (Kim) with Broadway By the Bay, Flower Drum Song (Mei Li) and Les Misérables (Eponine) with Woodminster) as Christmas Eve; Hayley Nystrom (Avenue Q [Mrs. Thistletwat] with New Conservatory Theatre Company; Gay Bride of Frankenstein [Chloe/Liza] with The Thrillpeddlers; Lend Me A Tenor [Maggie], Grease [Marty]) as Mrs. Twistletwat; Kevin Singer (Hank Williams: Lost Highway [Hank Williams] with Douglas Morrisson Theatre, Yeast Nation with Ray of Light Theatre; Macbeth with We Players'; Shotgun Players, Cinnabar Theatre) as Princeton, Rod; Brandon Thomas (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee [Mitch Mahone], Shrek [Papa Bear], Hairspray [Seaweed] at Berkeley Playhouse; other roles include Avenue Q [Gary Coleman], Wish Upon A Star [Ursula], and Hairspray [Motormouth Maybelle]) as Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Bad Idea Bear; Brian Watson (Mary Poppins [Bert], Les Misérables [Enjolras], Inventing van Gogh [Vincent van Gogh], Lend Me a Tenor [Max], Legally Blonde [Emmett], Damn Yankees [Applegate], Passion [Colonel Ricci], and Chess in Concert [Molokov]) as Brian. Previews: Thursday, September 17 at 7pm and Saturday, September 19 at 2pm Opens: Saturday, September 19 at 8pm Press: Saturday, September 19 at 8pm; Sunday, September 20 at 2pm (Please note the change in our normal curtain times for this production).Closes: Sunday, October 11 at 2pm Performances: Due to the unique performance schedule, please check the website for specific dates and times. All performances at Berkeley Playhouse at The Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704.TICKETS: For tickets ($17 for previews, $23–$60 for regular performances) or more information, the public may call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit berkeleyplayhouse.org. Group rates available for 10 or more people.There will be a “Pay What You Can” performance on Thursday, October 8 at 7pm where tickets are sold on a sliding scale from $5-$20.A special “30 and under” ticket will be available for Avenue Q. The cost is $25 and includes a voucher for one item from our concessions. The Who’s: Tommy Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album. AT THE LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS September 18th through October 11th, 2015 – The Who’s: Tommy is the cult classic rock musical produced by “OMG, I Love That Show!” Productions and playing a limited 4-week engagement from September 18th through October 11th at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Tickets are $39 and available at the Lesher Center for the Arts box office (1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596), by visiting www.omgilovethatshow.com, or by calling 925-943-7469. Group orders of 10 or more may also be placed by calling 925-943-7469. The cast features: Chris Aceves, Jenny Angell, Sydney Chow, Mariah Heath, Melissa Heinrich, Tyler Hennessey, Jacob Judd, Marcus Lance, William Lipton, Zachariah Mohammed, Benjamin Pither, Paul Plain, Jason Rehklau, Miguel Samonte, CC Sheldon, Jennifer Stark, Monica Turner, Keaton Wilkerson. The Who’s: Tommy is directed by Ryan Cowles with co-vocal direction by Sean Kana and Alicia Jeffrey with choreography by Staci Arriaga. Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA Appropriate for Ages 15 & Up Silicon Valley’s monthly public PowerPoint throwdown, SPEECHLESS, will return to the San Francisco Improv Festival 7:00pm, Friday, September 18th. Sketch comic Frank Caeti (MADtv, Second City) will participate, along with a lineup of to-be-announced surprise guests. WHEN: 7:00pm, Friday, September 18 WHERE: The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St., San Francisco TICKETS: $15-$25 For tickets, visit www.speechlesslive.com INFO: For info visit: www.speechlesslive.com Additional info at: www.facebook.com/speechlesssf Twitter: @speechlessshow Spreckels Theatre Company presents "Treasure Island" Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson Adaptation by Ken Ludwig Yo-ho-ho-ho landlubbers! Come aboard for the special theatrical voyage "Treasure Island," a swashbuckling adventure for the entire family sailing from Spreckels in Rohnert Park. Featuring a host of legendary scallywags, Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation captures Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," the legendary pirate tale of treachery, mayhem and the quest for gold and treasure. At the center of the story are two loveable characters - 14-year old Jim Hawkins, who longs for adventure and parental love - and - the infamous, unscrupulous buccaneer-rogue, Long John Silver. Featuring Jeremy Ivory-Chambers of San Anselmo as Jim Hawkins; Jon Rathjen of Santa Rosa as Long John Silver; and an ensemble cast featuring Anderson Templeton, Chris Schloemp, Brian Abbott, mollie boice, David Crone, Elizabeth Henry, Rusty Thompson, Lyndsey Transue and Matt Witthaus.This stage production is presented with the new Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that's exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century.Directed by David Yen WHEN: Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 18, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 20, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 TICKETS: $16 to $26 $16 students; $22 youth; $24 seniors; $26 general. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=6290 WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Bette Condiotti Theatre 5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 PHONE: 707-588-3400For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707-588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime. WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.comVIDEO: Playwright Ken Ludwig talks about his stage adaptation of "Treasure Island" at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aGF4hJNXI TALK LIKE AT PIRATE DAY Sept. 19, 2015: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html • HOMEWARD BOUND, An Orphan Train Journey WORLD PREMIERE September 18-October 11, 2015 Kicking off Tabard’s 15th season is the world premiere of HOMEWARD BOUND, An Orphan Train Journey, by Tabard Artistic Director Cathy Spielberger Cassetta (The Duke, The Count & Me; Love, Laughter & Linguine; Zypora’s Passion). HOMEWARD BOUND, An Orphan Train Journey follows six girls as they travel from the streets of New York to new homes out west in 1910 via the Orphan Train with the last stop in San Jose, California. Based in fact, this play with music is a highly theatrical experience that uses music, movement, and photographs to tell this engaging, gripping, and compelling chapter in America’s history. Tabard Artistic Director, Cathy Spielberger Cassetta, directs the production. Pear Theatre opens its 2015/2016 season with the World Premiere of The Walls of Jericho. Based on the story “Night Bus” by Samuel Hopkins Adams, which also inspired the classic film “It Happened One Night.” WHEN: Previews: Thursday, September 17, 2015 and Friday, September 18, 2015 Press Opening: Saturday, September 19, 2015 Closes: Sunday, October 4, 2015 SHOWS: Previews: 8:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM WHERE: Pear Theatre (the new space) 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View TICKETS: $10 (Previews) - $35; savings available for seniors & students. Small processing fee at time of purchase.INFO: For information or to order tickets visit www.thepear.org or call (650) 254-1148) ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS is proud to open their 2015-2016 season with the hilarious, heartwarming comedy, Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World. Based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, Peter Quilter re-creates this exuberant “soprano” in his play – while she sings and screeches her way through performances for her enthusiastic audiences – who mostly fell apart with laughter. Glorious! will transform Ross Valley Players’ stage into Carnegie Hall while sweeping audiences away with Florence’s triumphs of heart, tenacity, and vigor. Glorious! was nominated for the Laurence Oliver Award for Best New Comedy and has since played in over a hundred theaters across six continents. "A delightful, blissfully funny hit." - Daily Telegraph. "Hilarious and touching." - Daily Mail. "A glittering comedy with a heart." - Sunday Times.Public Information: Ticket prices are $29 general admission, $25 for seniors 62+, and $14 for children (under 18) / student with valid ID. Thursday night tickets prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for children and students with a high school or college ID. Preview night ticket prices are $15 general admission, $8 for children / students. Thursday, September 24th is “Pay What You Will” night ($10 Suggested).Audience members are invited to participate in “Talkback” with the director and actors after the matinee performances on Sunday, October 4th & 11th. Buzz at the Barn, a pre-show cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres and wine, will take place on Saturday, September 19th at 7PM. To order tickets, call 415-456-9555, ext. 1 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com Nice Is Not What We Do (tales of death and family), solo performance dramedy –twenty characters and one family funeral that you will never forget. Kathleen Denny wrote her solo show and performs all twenty characters. WHERE: Exit Studio at the Exit Theatreplex 156 Eddy Street, San Francisco 94102 WHEN: Sun. Sept. 13, 9pm; Wed. Sept. 16, 9pm; Fri. Sept. 18, 9pm; Sun. Sept. 20, 1pm HOW: Tickets are $11 at the door. Advance online tickets are $13.99 and recommended. Purchase at: www.sffringe.org or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1658980 The Oshman Family JCC presents Aaron Davidman’s groundbreaking and crtitcally acclaimed solo show Wrestling Jerusalem. Set in America, Israel, and Palestine, the play follows one man’s journey to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Davidman’s performance is a personal story that grapples with the complexities of identity, history, and social justice. Giving voice to over a dozen different characters, the play sheds light on one of the most entrenched conflicts of our time. WHERE: Oshman Family JCC- Schultz Cultural Arts Hall 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto WHEN: Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 8pmTICKETS: For tickets ($25 Members, $30 General) visit http://paloaltojcc.org/Events/wrestling-jerusalem or call (650) 223-8649. Tickets are available at the door for $20. -------------------------------------- IN PREVIEWS ------------------------------------ Fred’s Diner Written by Penelope Skinner Directed by Loretta Greco Creative Team: Scenic Design by Erik Flatmo; Costume Design by Alex Jaeger, Lighting Design by Stephen Strawbridge; Sound Design by Sara Huddleston. Cast: Jessi Campbell* as Chloe Katharine Chin as Melissa Nick Day as Greg Terry Lamb* as Sunny Donald Sage Mackay* as Fred Julia McNeal* as Heather Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers. Performance Schedule: Thursday 9/17 @ 8pm (Preview); Friday 9/18 @ 8pm (Preview); Saturday 9/19 @ 8pm (Preview); Sunday 9/20 @ 2:30pm (Preview); Tuesday 9/22 @ 7pm (Preview); Wednesday 9/23 @ 8pm (Preview); Thursday 9/24 @ 8pm (Preview); OPENING NIGHT Friday - SEPTEMBER 25th @8pm Saturday, 9/26 @ 8Sunday 9/27@ 2:30pm Tuesday 9/29 @ 7pmWednesday 9/30 @ 8pm; Thursday 10/01 @ 8pm; Friday 10/02 @ 8pm; Saturday 10/03 @ 8pm; Sunday 10/04 @2:30pm; Wednesday 10/07 @ 2:30 ++; Wednesday 10/07 @ 8pm; Thursday 10/08 @ 8pm; Friday 10/09 @ 8pm; Saturday 10/10 @ 8pm; and Sunday 10/11 @ 2:30pm ++ NOTE – NEW THIS SEASON – ADDED WEDNESDAY MATINEEPost-show Playwright Salon discussion with the Director Post-show TalkBACK How Much: $20-$60 $5 off for Seniors and Educators Student Tickets: $20 Tickets on sale now. To Purchase Tickets:Call the Magic Theatre box office at 415.441.8822 or Purchase online at www.magictheatre.org FEROCIOUS LOTUS THEATRE COMPANY presents The World Premiere of CRANE* by JC Lee SanFrancisco, CA – Ferocious Lotus Theatre Company presents the first premiereof Lee’s work since his play LUCE premiered at Lincoln Center Theatre’s LCT3 to great success in 2013. CRANE WHEN: Previews: September 17-20, Opens: Monday, September 21, 2015 at 8pm (also press opening) Runs through: October 11, 2015 Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 5pm TICKETS: For tickets (General $15-35; Discounts available) and information, the public can visit www.ferociouslotus.org/on-stage or call 415-322-0859. WHERE: NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94110 ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRESENTS Eurydice By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Erika Chong Shuch— On the day Eurydice is to marry her true love Orpheus, a misstep sends her to the surreal depths of the Underworld. There she has a surprising reunion and must decide whether to follow Orpheus back to the land of the living. This tenderhearted love story has solidified Ms. Ruhl as one of the most important new voices in American theatre. Eurydice runs through September 27 at the Ashby Stage .Eurydice features Set Design by Sean Riley, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Matt Stines, Light Design by Allen Wilner, and Properties Design by Devon LaBelle. The cast of Eurydice features Shotgun Company Members Megan Trout, & Beth Wilmurt, as well as James Carpenter, Jeannine Anderson, Nils Frykdahl, Peter Griggs & Kenny Toll. WHEN: – It runs thru – September 27 WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: Regular performance nights $20 - $30. Advance reservations strongly advised – shows will sell out!For more information go to www.shotgunplayers.org or call 510.841.6500 IT RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 4TH Aurora Theatre Company opens its 24th season with the Bay Area Premiere of award-winning playwright Marisa Wegrzyn’s (Hickorydickory, The Butcher of Baraboo) MUD BLUE SKY.* There was a time when air travel was considered glamorous, but when three middle-aged flight attendants reunite during a layover near O’Hare Airport, it’s enough to make anyone question their aspirations in life. Joined by an unlikely fourth companion, a teenage boy adrift on his prom night, the women are poised on the brink of looking back and moving ahead. A comedy about finding common ground, MUD BLUE SKY offers an edgily humorous and tender look at work, motherhood, and missed connections, and how the small kindnesses we afford each other can inspire us to grab onto life before it flies by. DATES: Closes: September 27 SHOWS: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 2pm and 7pm WHERE: Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS For subscriptions ($99-$305) and single tickets (Previews $35; Regular Performances $32-50; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 35, student, and group discounts available. IT CLOSES SEPTEMBER 27TH : Marin Shakespeare Company presents.. "Richard III" By William Shakespeare Directed by Robert Currier Marin Shakespeare Company, Marin County's professional, awarding-winning outdoor summer Shakespeare festival, continues its 2015 season with "Richard III."With the recent royal burial of his remains at Leicester Cathedral, the timing couldn't be more appropriate for a Marin Shakespeare Company production of "Richard III." Robert Currier directs the Bard's masterpiece, which paints a portrait of "Richard III" as a calculating, ruthless titular king driven by political ambition.Aidan O'Reilly of Santa Rosa stars as the maniacal Richard III, arguably Shakespeare's most introspective, sardonic and enthralling character. The cast includes Michael Ray Wisely, Elena Wright, Phoebe Moyer, Michael Schaeffer, Nick Sholley and Steve Price. Marin Shakespeare Company 2015 summer festival will feature a non-repertory schedule, with designated performance runs for each production. Performances are presented outdoors at Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, located on the campus of Dominican University of California in San Rafael, Calif. The amphitheater opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Audiences are encouraged to bring picnics or purchase snacks at the Theatre Cafe. Warm clothing, jackets and blankets are recommended for evening performances. Parking is free.New this year is a $10 youth price which applies to anyone age 25 or younger; "Pay Your Age" is offered to audience members between the ages of 26 and 34 when purchasing tickets at the Box Office on the day of any performance, with valid identification. Marin Shakespeare Company also offers those 65 and over half-price tickets at Senior Matinees and those ages 18 and under are admitted free at Family Matinee performances. WHEN: to Sept. 27, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and select Sundays;. Sunday, Sept. 13 Senior Matinee: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 COST: $10 to $35 Preview performances $12 per person. Admission at the door is $35 general, $32 senior; and $10 youth for anyone age 25 or younger.TICKETS: http://marinshakespeare.org/tickets/ WHERE: Forest Meadows Amphitheatre 890 Belle Avenue, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, Calif. 94901 PHONE: 415-499-4488WEBSITE: www.marinshakespeare.org IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 27TH TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2015/2016 season with the Regional Premiere of The Country House. This recent Broadway hit is the latest from Donald Margulies, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Dinner with Friends. A revered stage and film star summons her show-biz family to her Berkshires home for a summer stock season soon overstocked with memories. In a Chekhovian blend of witty comedy and poignant drama, they grapple with fame, art, the promise of romance, and the frustration of faded dreams—and as always, each other. Hailed “A valentine to the artists of the stage” by The New York Times, this production will be directed by Artistic Director Robert Kelley. WHEN: Closes: Sunday, September 20, 2015 SHOWS: : 8:00 PM Tuesdays: 7:30 PM Wednesdays: 2:00PM, 7:30PM Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM WHERE: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St (at Mercy), Mountain View TICKETS: $19 (30 and under) - $80; savings available for educators, seniors, and patrons 30 and under. A $6 convenience fee will be assessed for online and telephone orders.Pricing subject to change. IT RUNS TO SEPTEMBER 20TH . NEW TRADITION FOR SAN FRANCISCO – The Barbary Coast Revue Returns for Season Three at Balançoire Every Thursday in the Mission Entering its third year of sold out shows, local original musical comedy The Barbary Coast Revue returns for a residency every Thursday night at Balançoire in the Mission. With a new director, new cast members, new songs, a new location and a new dinner option, this formerly underground show has expanded into a fabulous new cabaret space, and this open-ended run marks the beginning of a new phase for the ambitious production.Mark Twain is back in San Francisco, playing guitar and narrating as the cast of seven actsout his colorful tale of local history set to parodies of popular songs by Bay Area musicians from the '80s to now. This show is unapologetically goofy, unpretentiously fun and unforgettably musical; The Barbary Coast Revue leaves guests singing along for days. Directed by Keith Carames New cast members include local chanteuse Connie Champagne playing Ah Toy, a new character. Danny Kennedy as Mark Twain and music director, and his daughters Stacey Kennedy as Lillian Coit and Stephanie Rapa as Alma DeBretteville Spreckels. Evan Kaminsky as Shanghai Kelly, Michael Pezez as Jerry Thomas and Fatimah Eye’z Verrell as part of the ensemble.Balançoire, the period perfect circa 1900 dance hall which formerly housed 12 Galaxies.This swanky cabaret night club features a full bar and restaurant, and the show is nowoffered with an optional dinner. Tickets are $14.50 for bar stool “slummer” seats, $29 forcabaret seating, and $64 for dinner, which includes five courses, VIP seating and a privatepre-show hors d'oeuvres reception with the cast. Dinner and cabaret tickets can bepurchased at BarbaryCoastRevue.com and the less expensive tickets are on Goldstar. Thursdays, 7pm door, 8pm show, $14.50-64Balançoire, 2565 Mission Street (at 22nd), San Francisco Tickets at BarbaryCoastRevue.com IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 16TH Hillbarn Theatre kicks off its 75th Anniversary Season with Broadway's greatest farce, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ▪ August 27–September 20, 2015 ▪ – Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, kicks off its 75th Anniversary season with Broadway's greatest farce, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. A light, fast-paced, witty, and irreverent performance, It runs thru– September 20, 2015 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). Performances are Thursdays—Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. . Single tickets range in price from $25 - $48 and are available now by calling 650.349.6411 ext. 2 or visiting www.hillbarntheatre.org. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum features an ensemble cast of 17 actors led by David Blackburn as Hero, Dan Demers as Pseudolus, Ali Gangi as Philia and Ray Mendonca* as Hysterium. Joining them are Christine Baker, Russ Bohard, Tracy Chiappone, Paige Collazo, Gary Giurbino, Ron Lopez, Brigitte Losey, Amanda Ross, Brad Satterwhite, Jon Schneider, Meena Shayesteh, Russell Ward and Allison Zenke. IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 20TH The Marsh announces Echo Brown’s debut solo show, BLACK VIRGINS ARE NOT FOR HIPSTERS, will extend through July 25. Bursting with energy, comedy and politics, the show is both a love story and a startling snapshot of 21st-century American culture. BLACK VIRGINS ARE NOT FOR HIPSTERS is written and performed by Brown, directed by Scott Plate, and developed with David Ford. WHEN: Now through July 25 SHOWS: Thursdays at 8pm and Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco Studio Theater 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 29 FOODIES THE MUSICAL The Show for Everyone Who Eats, Written and Directed by Morris Bobrow playing an opening end run at the Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco. (800-838-3006) REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL. --------------------------------------- REVIEWS COMING UP ON REGIONAL ------------------------------------ AMÉLIE, A NEW MUSICAL Book by Craig Lucas Music by Daniel Messé Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé Musical direction by Kimberly Grigsby Musical staging and choreography by Sam Pinkleton .WHAT: Amélie captured our hearts in the five-time Academy Award–nominated film — now she comes to the stage in an inventive and captivating new musical. Embark on a mesmerizing journey with inquisitive and charmingly shy Amélie as she turns the streets of Montmartre into a world of her own imagining, while secretly orchestrating moments of joy for those around her. WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison Street @ Shattuck Berkeley, CA 9470WHEN: 41 PERFORMANCES: RUNS TO – Sunday, October 4, 2015 Before Tue and Thu evening performances and discussions after all matinees.FREE Post-play discussions: Fri 9/18, Tue 9/22, and Thu 10/1 following the performance. Last Call: Friday 9/18 following the evening performance HOW MUCH: $29 - $97 (subject to change) TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.org Discounts: Half-price tickets available under 30 years of age; $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain; Groups of 10 or more, call (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org i>For the Love of Comrades by Micheál Kerrigan Script development by Patricia Byrne & Mary Connors Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman Scenic Design by Devin Kasper Costume Design by Corrida Carr Lighting & Projection Design by Christian V. Mejia Featuring Miles Duffield, Stephen McFarland, Shane Fahy, Paul Rodrigues, Alyssa Stone, and Adam Odsess-Rubin. WHAT: The U.S. premiere of For the Love of Comrades WHERE: New Conservatory Theatre Center Walker Theater, 25 Van Ness Ave @Market, San Francisco, CA 94102 WHEN: IT RUN THRU October 11 Wednesday – Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm Opening Night: Saturday, September 12 COST: $25-45 TICKETS AND BOX OFFICE: 415-861-8972, boxoffice@nctcsf.org IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 11TH Between Riverside and Crazy by Stpehen Adly Guirgis A.C.T.'s Geary Theater 415 Geary Street IT RUN THRU SEPTEMBER 27TH “This is the kind of rich, dynamic theater you almost never see anymore—fresh, savage and original.” New York ObserverIn this outrageous new dark comedy from Stephen Adly Guirgis (The Motherfcker with the Hat, Jesus Hopped the A Train), ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington is desperately trying to hold on to his prime piece of real estate—one of the last great rent-stabilized apartments in New York City—while simultaneously battling his inner demons. His landlord wants him and his newly paroled son out; his cop friends are begging him to back down from a lawsuit against City Hall; the local liquor store has closed; and a beautiful, mysterious Santeria practitioner promises salvation in the midst of all the chaos. A hilarious and timely story that tackles gentrification, recovery, faith, sketchy houseguests, and the saving grace of family, Between Riverside and Crazy is “a genuine original that deserves to be seen by anyone hungry for a smart, exuberantly funny urban dramedy” (Newsday). TICKETS 415-749-2228 or on line at www.tickets.act-sf.org IT RUNS THRU SEPTMEBER 27 --------------------- CURRENLY PLAYING ---------------------- CENTER REP PRESENTS Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical* The triumphant musical that follows the remarkable woman behind the legend. By Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman Directed by Jenny Sullivan Music Direction by Brandon Adams & Steve Blum Starring: Lynda DiVito* as Rosemary Clooney Mark Farrell* as The Doctor appears courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association DESCRIPTION: Beloved actress and singer Rosemary Clooney charmed America at the top of the charts for almost five decades. Her story comes alive on the Lesher stage in Tenderly, an inspiring new musical that follows her rise to Hollywood stardom, her struggles with life’s unexpected challenges and the triumphant resurgence that made her a legend. WHERE: Center REPertory Company 1601 Civic Drive in downtown Walnut Creek. Closes Saturday, October 10th at 8:00PM. TICKET PRICE RANGE: $37 - $63 TICKET INFORMATION: For more information go to CenterREP.org or call 925.943.SHOW (7469). You can also visit the LCA Ticket Office at 1601 Civic Drive or the Ticket Office Outlets at Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek and the Downtown Walnut Creek Library. 8:00PM PRODUCTION TEAM: Directed by Jenny Sullivan Music Direction by Brandon Adams & Steve Blum Set Design by Nina Ball Costume Design by Maggie Morgan Lighting Design by Kurt Landisman Sound Design by Jeff Mockus Stage Managed by Kathleen J. Parsons IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 10TH Law enforcement officer, hip hop star, Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira examines the lines between “right” and “wrong” in COPS AND ROBBERS* returning to the Marsh Berkeley this August. This solo tour-de-force made national news, selling out its entire original run and three extensions at The Marsh Berkeley last Fall, and returning for five weeks this Spring. A piercing look into the dysfunctional relationship between law enforcement, the media, and the black community, COPS AND ROBBERS is centered on an officer-involved shooting. Writer/performer Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira takes the viewer on an emotionally charged ride with unexpected twists and turns, as he seamlessly travels through 17 characters, each with his or her own convictions, logic, and prejudices. DATES: It runs thru– September 26 TIMES: Saturdays at 5pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way Berkeley TICKETS: $20-35; $55/100 Reserved Seats For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 26TH The Marsh announces Karen Ripley’s new show OH NO, THERE’S MEN ON THE LAND will open in The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret this May. Called “One of the funniest comics out there today” by KQED, Ripley will take audiences on a wild ride through her mishaps, adventures, and self-discovery in 1970s Berkeley. OH NO, THERE’S MEN ON THE LAND originally enjoyed a four week run at The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret this spring. WHEN: It runs thru– October 3, 2015 SHOWS: 5pm Saturdays WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley TICKETS: $15 - $35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3RD The Marsh announces, due to popular demand, Don Reed’s solo show Stereotypo: Rants and Rumblings at the DMV, which enjoyed three extensions at The Marsh San Francisco, and transferred to The Marsh Berkeley last month, will now extend with performances through August 17. In Stereotypo, Reed takes on nine characters who experience the prejudgments made based on race, class, physical handicap, gender/transgender, and more, in a series of monologues, ranging from moving and sometimes laugh out loud funny to dangerous – all set in America’s ultimate melting pot, the DMV. The show opened in early April and was hailed as “Hilarious! Amazing. The most fun you will ever have at the DMV,” by KQED. SHOWS: Fridays at 8:00p Saturdays at 8:30pm WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley Parking: Allston Way Garage, 2061 Allston Way between Milvia & Shattuck The Downtown Berkeley Bart station is one block away on ShattuckTICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 Reserved Seat For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3 NOW The Marsh San Francisco announces Ann Randolph’s award winning solo show, LOVELAND returns to The Marsh along with a transformative interaction workshop on Good Grief following each performance. WHEN: It runs thru– October 17 Saturdays at 5pm WHERE: The Marsh San Francisco 1062 Valencia Street at 22nd St Parking: New Mission Bartlett Garage, 21st St between Mission & Valencia. The nearest Bart Station is 24th & Mission. TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 17TH Zurich Plays Plays 2015 San Francisco Fringe Festival September , 19th, 23rd, and 25th West Coast Premiere of Brian Griffin & Marc Cram’s Dada history of the Dada art movement. . The Zurich Players will present Zurich Plays, a Dada play about the 1916 Dada art movement as part of the 16-day San Francisco Fringe Festival, through September 26, 2015. Zurich Plays plays September , 19th, 23rd, and 25th at the EXIT Theatre. http://www.sffringe.org/zurich/ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1659040Zurich Plays… 1916. World War I. Millions die. But in Zurich, Switzerland, an art movement is born. Join the Dadaists for a Dada history of Dada. This West Coast Premiere promises an hour and a half of baffling behavior, surrealist spectacle, and men in diapers. “For us, art is not an end in itself… but it is an opportunity for the true perception and criticism of the times we live in.” – Hugo Ball, Dadaist The cast includes: Jessie Wayburn as Voice Over Loudspeaker Steven Westdahl as Tristan Tzara Nathan Tucker as Richard Huelsenbeck Ryan Hayes as Marcel Duchamp Megan Cohen as Man Ray Scott Baker as Kurt Schwitters Ignacio Zulueta as Andre Breton Katharine Otis as Emmy Hennings & Mother Ubu Michael Hussey as Hugo Ball & The French Tart Who Is Obviously A ManThe 2015 San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 11 through 26 (every day but Mondays), brings 34 different shows to San Francisco’s EXIT Theatreplex, 156 Eddy Street. EXIT Theatreplex is within walking distance of Union Square and the Powell Street BART station. For complete listings of venues, shows, and times, go to www.sffringe.org. Or call the fringe hotline at (415) 673-3847.Tickets are $12 at the door (cash only) and $14.99 online in advance. A five-show Frequent Fringer pass is $45. EXIT Theatre, the producer of the San Francisco Fringe Festival, has been presenting Indie theater in downtown San Francisco since 1982 IT RUN OFF AND ON TO SEPTEMBER 25TH FROM COMO TO HOMO Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! Written and Performed by Lynne Jassem Directed by Peter Michael Marino Limited Engagement - 4 Performances Only! Dates and Times: Sat. Sept. 12, 2015 2:30 pm  Sun. Sept. 13, 2015 7:30 pm  Sat. Sept. 19, 2015 1:00 pm  Fri. Sept. 25, 2015 9:00 pm  Exit Theatre – Stage Left 156 Eddy St. (Btwn. Mason & Taylor Sts.) San Francisco, CA 94102 SF FRINGE FESTIVAL Sept. 11 – Sept 25 http://www.sffringe.org/from/ FROM COMO TO HOMO - Juggling a Stage Mom, Gender Confusion and Tap! Written and Performed by Lynne Jassem (comic, tap dancer, monologist, singer, physical comedian) - will have it’s West Coast Premiere at the San Francisco Fringe Festival for a limited engagement – 4 performances only! Lynne Jassem tells the story of her 10 year old self as she juggles her career on the Perry Como TV Show with the strict demands of her stage mother (the ex-Rockette), gender-confusion and a bumpy ride into the world of mortality and tap dancing. Exit Theatre – Stage Left 156 Eddy St. (Btwn. Mason & Taylor Sts.) San Francisco, CA 94102Tickets are $12 and are available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1658913 Peter Michael Marino directs the show with tap dance influences from Brenda Bufalino.IT RUNS OFF AND ON TO SEPTEMBER 25TH Don’t Be EvilDirected by: Gabriel MontoyaProduced by: Robin Fontaine Starring: Eric Reid (Lee in Theater MadCap's True West, PianoFight alum, artistic director of Theater MadCap, and co-founder Inner Mission), SF-based drummer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Daria “Shani” Johnson in her stage debut, Steven Cloyes, (filmmaker, race car driver, and Saul in Theater MadCap's True West) and Justin Liszanckie (of Boxcar Theater's runaway immersive hit The Speakeasy). Don't Be Evil runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, It runs through October 3, at PianoFight, 144 Taylor St in San Francisco. Tickets are $28 general admission and can be purchased here.The Department of Badassery is an SF-based production house focused on delivering new ways of experiencing the world through storytelling using the oldest methods combined with new technologies. Everything is on the creative table, from traditional live theater, films, virtual reality, immersive storytelling and site specific performance. In the ever-free and cutting edge spirit of San Francisco, The Department hopes to blend the old and the new into something that audiences and performers alike have yet to experience. Follow us on Twitter @DeptofBadassery for news, updates, and tasty morsels from the DBA Research Department.IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3RD Wretch Like Me (Or, How I was Saved From Being “Saved”) Follows Successful turn in Edinburgh with “resurrection run" at San Francisco Fringe Festival, this September 13, 18, 20 and 24 The San Francisco Fringe has seen its share of plays about people losing their faith, but never before has one featured a guy singing Amazing Grace forwards and backwards (“Me like wretch, a saved that sound, the sweet how grace amazing!”), further demonstrating what Amazing Grace sounds like when sung to the tune of ‘Gilligan’s Island.’ With additional stuff about teenage evangelical puppetry, the dangers of baptism at the beach in December, communion served with Jack Daniels and a marijuana brownie, and a girl who occasionally wets her pants for Jesus (“Hallelujah!”) and you have David Templeton’s ‘Wretch Like Me (or How I Was Saved From Being Saved),’ which played to critical raves at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Now, playwright, author, and NEA-honored journalist David Templeton brings the jaw droppingly funny one-man-show to this year’s San Francisco Fringe. In Wretch Like Me, Templeton—an award-winning Bay Area arts journalist originally from Los Angeles—tells the unbelievably true story of his teenage years in the 70’s, where, as an outcast High School freshman with a strange family and a serious puppet-addiction, he became caught up in the spiritual-cultural tsunami of the 1970s Jesus Movement. Directed by Sheri Lee Miller, Wretch takes audiences on a wild wave of laughter and emotion as David journeys through a freaky Wonderland of Bible-thumping evangelists and surf boarding “Jesus freaks,” populated by marvelously detailed characters: David’s shockingly to-the-point lounge-singer mother; a schoolyard evangelist known as The Jesus Lady; the seriously committed believers Righteous Rick and Jesse P; the super-serious Rev. Dude (a former acid-dropping surfer guy who found Jesus in a tent in Hawaii while tripping on magic mushrooms); and Cindy, a beautiful young believer who will stop at nothing to bring others to the Lord, including wetting her pants for Jesus. Sunday, Sept. 13, 4:00 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 18, 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:00 p.m. EXIT Stage Left at the EXIT Theatreplex, 156 Eddy Street, San Francisco Fringe website: www.sffringe.org Wretch Like Me website: www.wretch-like.me.org IT RUNS OFF AND ON TO SEPTEMBER 24TH “Mom?” A Comedy of Mourners Plays 2015 San Francisco Fringe Festival September 12, 13, 19, 20, 24 Box of Clowns Scatters Ashes Across the Country Box of Clowns will present “Mom?” A Comedy of Mourners, a play about three clown siblings mourning the loss of their mother, as part of the 16-day San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 11 through 26, 2015. “Mom?” A Comedy of Mourners plays September 13, 19, 20 and 24 at EXIT Theatre. Death can be scary. So can clowns. But what if they weren’t? “Mom?” A Comedy of Mourners is a show of “sharp, beautifully-timed, elegant, physical comedy” (Plank Magazine, Vancouver).“Box of Clowns hits us over the head - and smacks us in the face, and nearly knocks us off the edge of a cliff - with the idea that humor can and does exist in death, and everywhere else for that matter.” (The Oregonian).Now in its 24th year, the San Francisco Fringe Festival brings fresh, daring, exciting theatre of all varieties to open-minded audiences of all persuasions. Often over-the-top and under-the-radar of traditional theatre, “The Fringe” has its rabid devotees – and wins more fans every year.The 2015 San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 11 through 26 (every day but Mondays), brings 34 different shows to San Francisco’s EXIT Theatreplex, 156 Eddy Street. EXIT Theatreplex is within walking distance of Union Square and the Powell Street BART station. For complete listings of venues, shows, and times, go to www.sffringe.org. Or call the fringe hotline at (415) 673-3847.Tickets are $12 (or less) at the door (cash only) and $14.99 (or less) online in advance. A five-show Frequent Fringer pass is $45. EXIT Theatre, the producer of the San Francisco Fringe Festival, has been presenting Indie theater in downtown San Francisco since 1982. IT RUNS OFF AND ON TO SEPTEMBER 24TH Cheaper Than Therapy Stand Up Comedy every Friday and Saturday night at 10 pm at Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco Tickets at www.cctcomedy.com The Gun Show written by E.M. Lewis, directed by Melissa Hillman • Runs through Oct 10 Thu–Sat 8pm Where: La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 Admission: $15–25 impacttheatre.com Box Office:impacttheatre.com • 510 224-5744In five true stories that are by turns humorous, touching, harrowing, and heartbreaking, The Gun Show makes audiences on either side of the aisle realize there are no easy answers in the gun debate. “We have a problem with guns in America,” Lewis writes. “The problem is, we really, really like them.” In stories ranging from a nostalgic look at growing up in rural Oregon — where having a gun around the house is as normal as anything and learning to shoot is a familiar rite of passage — to life-changing episodes of gun violence, Lewis offers an unflinching look down the barrel at the America we live in today. The show received rave reviews and played extended runs in its two previous productions, in Chicago and Los Angeles IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 10TH Dead Man's Cell Phone It runs thru- September 27, 2015 Los Altos Stage Company Bus Barn TheaterAn incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man-with a lot of loose ends. So begins Dead Man's Cell Phone, a surrealistic comedy that confronts our assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Tickets: $18-$36 On the Web: http://www.losaltosstage.org Contact: Box Office: 650- IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 27TH ---------------------------------- CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: ---------------------------------- TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2015/2016 season with the Regional Premiere of The Country House. This recent Broadway hit is the latest from Donald Margulies, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Dinner with Friends. A revered stage and film star summons her show-biz family to her Berkshires home for a summer stock season soon overstocked with memories. In a Chekhovian blend of witty comedy and poignant drama, they grapple with fame, art, the promise of romance, and the frustration of faded dreams—and as always, each other. Hailed “A valentine to the artists of the stage” by The New York Times, this production will be directed by Artistic Director Robert Kelley. WHEN: Closes: Sunday, September 20, 2015 SHOWS: : 8:00 PM Tuesdays: 7:30 PM Wednesdays: 2:00PM, 7:30PM Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM WHERE: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St (at Mercy), Mountain View TICKETS: $19 (30 and under) - $80; savings available for educators, seniors, and patrons 30 and under. A $6 convenience fee will be assessed for online and telephone orders.Pricing subject to change. IT RUNS TO SEPTEMBER 20TH Hillbarn Theatre kicks off its 75th Anniversary Season with Broadway's greatest farce, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ▪ August 27–September 20, 2015 ▪ – Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, kicks off its 75th Anniversary season with Broadway's greatest farce, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. A light, fast-paced, witty, and irreverent performance, It runs thru– September 20, 2015 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). Performances are Thursdays—Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. . Single tickets range in price from $25 - $48 and are available now by calling 650.349.6411 ext. 2 or visiting www.hillbarntheatre.org. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum features an ensemble cast of 17 actors led by David Blackburn as Hero, Dan Demers as Pseudolus, Ali Gangi as Philia and Ray Mendonca* as Hysterium. Joining them are Christine Baker, Russ Bohard, Tracy Chiappone, Paige Collazo, Gary Giurbino, Ron Lopez, Brigitte Losey, Amanda Ross, Brad Satterwhite, Jon Schneider, Meena Shayesteh, Russell Ward and Allison Zenke. IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 20TH The Real Thing, the classic comedy by Tom Stoppard, at Masquers Playhouse in Point Richmond. One of the theatrical giants of his generation, Tom Stoppard is a reigning genius of thought-provoking drama. His work has brought him an Oscar, four Tony Awards, and a knighthood. In The Real Thing, he brings his brilliant wordplay, wit, and insight to illuminate the nature — and the mystery — of love. 1984 TONY WINNER: BEST PLAY. Directed by Robert Estes. featuring Erika Bakse, Darek Burkowski, Robyn Gray, Sarah Nowicki, Liam Robertson, Bessie ZolnoPerformances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm with Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm on September 6, 13 and 20. The show plays through September 26. Tickets are $22 and all seats are general admission. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.masquers.org or by calling (510) 232-4031. The playhouse is located off of Highway 580 (Richmond Parkway exit) at 105 Park Place, Point Richmond across from the Hotel Mac. IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 20TH Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents: By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage, directed by Dawn Monique Williams, a biting new comedy about racial stereotyping in Hollywood. CAST: Shani Harris-Bagwell, Gene Mocsy, Khary Moye, Evan Sokol, Kelly Strickland, Jia Taylor, Alicia von Kugelgen DATES: It runs thru September 20, 2015 SHOWTIMES: Thursday September 17 @ 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 PM Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM CLOSES: September 20 WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 Special Event: PRE-SHOW TALK: Friday, September 4, 7:10pmPOST-PLAY DISCUSSION: Saturday matinee, Sept. 12 TICKETS: $10 Preview $32 Opening Night $29 Wed.- Sat. eves, Sat. & Sun. matinees Discounts available for H.A.R.D. residents, seniors, students, TBA, KQED members, and groups (10+) BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org IT RUNS THRU SEPEMBER 20TH Novato Theater Company Opens Season with Durang Comedy “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike,” It runs thru-Sept 20 NTC Playhouse, 5420 Nave Dr., Novato Runs: Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 pm; Sundays: 2:00 pm, through July 26 Tickets: $27 Adults, $21 NTC Members and Subscribers, $24 Seniors/Students, $12 Children 12 and under, $15 Preview. Online ticketing at www.novatotheatercompany.org; call (415) 883-4498 for questions/information only. No credit cards accepted at the theater box office for walk ups, cash or checks only. Open Seating • Free Parking IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 20TH ONE BREATH, THEN ANOTHER: AN INTERACTIVE YOGA SHOW PLAYS 2015 SAN FRANCISCO FRINGE FESTIVAL September 15, 17, 19 & 20 Solo Play / Yoga Class Hybrid . Amanda Erin Miller will present ONE BREATH, THEN ANOTHER: AN INTERACTIVE YOGA SHOW, a solo play / yoga class hybrid about Miller’s yoga teacher training on an Indian ashram as part of the 16-day San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 11 through 26, 2015. One Breath, Then Another plays September 12 at 2:30pm, September 15 at 9:00pm, September 17 at 7:00pm, September 19 at 1:00pm and September 20 at 4:00pm in EXIT Theatre’s Studio. The 2015 San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 11 through 26 (every day but Mondays), brings 34 different shows to San Francisco’s EXIT Theatreplex, 156 Eddy Street. EXIT Theatreplex is within walking distance of Union Square and the Powell Street BART station. For complete listings of venues, shows, and times, go to www.sffringe.org. Or call the fringe hotline at (415) 673-3847.Tickets are $12 (or less) at the door (cash only) and $14.99 (or less) online in advance. A five-show Frequent Fringer pass is $45. EXIT Theatre, the producer of the San Francisco Fringe Festival, has been presenting Indie theater in downtown San Francisco since 1982 IT RUNS OFF AND ON TO SEPTEMBER 20TH THOSE WOMEN PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES IN PLAIN SIGHT: STORIES YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEVER KNEW, FEATURING SIX SHORT PLAYS BY LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS SEPT. 4-20 AT THE METAL SHOP THEATER IN BERKELEYWhat choices would you make to take back your power? The legendary characters of In Plain Sight will risk almost anything. , Those Women will stage In Plain Sight at the Metal Shop Theater in Berkeley, an anthology of of six short plays, offering new takes on old tales and startling insights into what women and men will do to regain control of their lives and their futures. Norman Johnson, Christine Keating, and Elizabeth Vega will direct the work of five Bay Area playwrights: Lee Brady, Carol Lashof, Kat Meads, Patricia Reynoso and Mimu Tsujimura. In Plain Sight features Alicia Bales, Ed Berkeley, Sharon Huff, Alexandra Lee, Ria Meer, Louel Señores, and Suzanne Vito. Member, Actors Equity Association; In Plain Sight is an Equity-approved project. TICKETS: http://thosewomen.brownpapertickets.comSuggested price: $30.00. There is no minimum ticket price. Those Women practice Radical Hospitality; everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Where & When Performances at the Metal Shop Theater, 2702 Regent St. in Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood. , 8pm Sunday, Sept. 13, 2pm (Audience talk-back with the artists after the show: How do old tales change in new tellings?) Friday, Sept. 18, 8pm Saturday, Sept. 19, 8pm Sunday, Sept. 20, 2pm IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 20TH Cinnabar kicks off its new season with City of Angels – This fall, Cinnabar Theater kicks off its 43nd season with the award winning musical City of Angels. There is breaking the fourth wall and then there is City of Angels! Winner of six Tony Awards, Coleman’s masterpiece is loaded with swinging jazz tunes and side splitting comedy.. Featuring stage direction by Nathan Cummings and music direction by Mary Chun, Cinnabar’s production is generously underwritten by Larry Russo. City of Angels showcases the talents of Domonic Tracy (Stine), James Pfeiffer (Stone), Kelly Britt (Gabby/Bobbi), Cary Ann Rosko (Donna/Oolie), Spencer Dodd (Buddy Fidler), Maria Mikheyenko (Alaura/Carla), Krista Joy Serpa (Mallory/Avril), Miguel Evangelista ( Pancho/Lt. Munoz) and Benjamin DeShazo-Couchot (Jimmy Powers). Order seats online at any time by visiting cinnabartheater.org, or call the box office at 707-763-8920 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended as Cinnabar’s shows often sell out.Cinnabar Theater is located at 3333 Petaluma Boulevard North, just off Highway 101 and only minutes from historic downtown Petaluma. There’s ample parking up on the hill… and a friendly herd of goats grazing in the neighboring field. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 707-763-8920 or visit cinnabartheater.org. WHEN: to Sunday, September 20 @ 2 PM HOW MUCH: $9 for junior-high and high school students (September 4 only) $25 for ages 21 and under $35 for adults TICKETS: 707-763-8920 or www.cinnabartheater.org IT RUNS TO SEPTEMBER 20TH ----------------------------------- CLOSES TODAY ----------------------------------- The Curtain Theatre presents “The Taming of the Shrew” By William Shakespeare Four weekends including Labor Day Monday August , 29, 30, Sept 5, 6, 7, 12, 13Pre-show starts at 1:40pm, show starts at 2:00pmOld Mill Park Amphitheatre, behind the Library on Throckmorton Ave in Mill ValleyAdmission is FREEA romantic farce and one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays, Come join the fun at 1:40pm. The play is directed by Bay Area veteran Carl Jordan . This year’s production once again features the whimsical sets of Steve Coleman and great costumes designed by Amaris Blagborne. Cast: Paul Abbott, Steve Beecroft, Heather Cherry, Melissa Claire, Alan Coyne, Georgie Craig, Flynn Crosby, Seth Dalgren, Daniel Helmer, Derek Jepsen, Juliana Lustenader, Norman MacLeod, Tom Reilly, Isabella Schlitt, Vicki Siegel, Emily Stone, Matthew Surrence, Phil Swanson and Grey WolfBand: Don Clark, Michele Delattre, Hal Hughes and Alice Montgomery IT RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 13TH The Voice of the Prairie at the Dragon Theatre . Featuring: Robert Sean Campbell (Davey Quinn), Tom Gough (Leon Schwab and others), and Maria Giere Marquis (Frankie and others) It runs thru – September 13, 2015 Thursdays – Saturdays, 8pm, Sundays, 2pm Post show discussion after Sunday, September 6th matinee Please note we are SOLD OUT on Sunday, August 30th WHERE: The Dragon Theatre in downtown Redwood City 2120 Broadway Street at the intersection of Broadway and Theatre Way HOW MUCH: $35 for general admission seats. $27 for student/senior tickets. $10 rush tickets on Thursdays and Fridays starting 2nd week. Limited availability and cash only at the door. Limited discount tickets available on tixbayarea.com  Pay what you will preview on Thursday, August 20th– no reservation, just walk up and pay cash at the door. $200 for the VIP box (seats 4 people and includes champagne and chocolates.)



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