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OPENING IN SAN FRANCISCO AND BAY AREA THIS WEEK

Posted by: Richard Connema 11:05 am EDT 09/27/15

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AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER CONTINUES ITS 2015–16 SEASON WITH MONSTRESS, TWO WORLD-PREMIERE ONE-ACT PLAYS ABOUT LOVE, LONGING, AND THE AMERICAN DREAM! Based on the short stories by San Francisco author Lysley Tenorio, Monstress was adapted for the stage by Bay Area playwrights Philip Kan Gotanda and Sean San José A.C.T.’s StrandTheater Opens on October 2nd to–November 22, 2015 In these two tales contemporary Filipino-American life in the Bay Area, a vibrant array of characters strive for personal transformations that are seemingly impossible,wonderfully moving ,and distinctly theatrical. The infamous headline-making eviction of Filipinoresidents from San Francisco’s International Hotel in the 1970s sets the background for Philip Kan Gotanda’s stirring Remember the I-Hotel, which illuminates the dangers of love that crosses forbidden territories. Sean San José’s retelling of the title story “Monstress” moves us from the streets of Manila to the Bay Area, where a B-movie director has been seduced by the opportunity to work with a shady American filmmaker. An evening of song and storyabout love and family, hope and indifference, triumph and failure, Monstress explores the resilience of a community struggling to find a home I the evershifting sands of the American dream. Performances of Monstress will takeplace at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater (1127 MarketSt.,SanFrancisco). Directed by Carey Perloff, the cast of Monstress (in alphabetical order) includes: Rinabeth Apostol,Melody Butiu, Danielle Frimer (10/20–11/22), Nick Gabriel,Jomar Tagatac, Sean San José, Kelsey Venter (9/16–10/19), and Ogie Zulueta. The creative team for Monstress includes associate director Sean San José, lighting designerRobert Hand, costume designer Lydia Tanji, set designerNina Ball,and sound designer Jake Rodriguez. Visit act-sf.org/interact to learn more about subscribing to• Prologue: Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. Before the curtain goes up, get behind the artistic process at this fascinating preshow discussion with the director and artistic staff. Theater on the Couch: Friday, October 10, following the 7:30 p.m. performance Led by Dr. Mason Turner, chief of psychiatry at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, this exciting postshow discussion series explores the minds, motives, and behaviors of the characters and addresses audience questions.
• Audience Exchanges: Tues., October 13, 7 p.m. | Wed., October 28, 2 p.m. | Sun., November 8, 2 p.m. After the show, stick around for a lively Q&A session with the actors and artists who create the work onstage. • OUT with A.C.T.: Wednesday, October 21, following the 7:30 p.m. performance The best LGBT night in town! Mingle with the cast and enjoy free drinks and treats at this popular after party. TICKETS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 415-749-2228 or on line at https://tickets.act-sf.org/online/



The Breadbox Presents ‘Medea’ at The EXIT Stage Left Greek tragedy finds a new edge at The EXIT Theatre. The Breadbox finishes up 2015 with Greek masterpiece ‘Medea’, brought to the stage by Associate Artistic Director and company co-founder, Oren Stevens. The EXIT's newest theatre in residence brings an epic close to its season after sold out hits ‘Oh Dad, Poor Dad...’ and ‘The Pillowman.’ ‘Medea,’ translated by Ian Johnston, will open at The EXIT Stage Left on October 3rd, 2015 at 8:00pm. What makes a woman become a monster? Medea has come thousands of miles from home, all for the sake of a man. Two children and some light regicide later, Jason abandons her for a local princess. Alone against the world, Medea must decide what she needs to do to survive.Oren Stevens ('Tis Pity She's a Whore) directs Euripides' classic with production designs by David Schimmelman, Julie Gotsch, Jessica Bent, Gregory Scharpen and graphic design by Cody A. Rishell. ‘Medea’ runs October 3rd-17th at 8:00pm with a single preview performance on October 2nd. Tickets are available at the door and online beginning at $20. For more information about online ticket purchase, please visit www.breadboxtheatre.org




Fou Fou Ha!, San Francisco’s cartoon cabaret ensemble is returning after a sold out run with their hit show “Whoa-Man! A musical” at the Shelton Theater every Friday and Saturday in October and November 2015. Whoa-Man enters the lives of 4 women living in present day, each one searching for love via online dating mishaps and grappling with sexuality, power, body image and self-worth. The show, filled with sexy dance numbers and live singing, will riff off of current pop-culture frameworks such as 50-Shades of Grey and Lean-In and take a clown’s perspective on the unrealistic expectations that we set on women. The cast includes Jasper Patterson of the New Eccentrics, Bobby Barnaby of SF Boylesque, Allegra Misonznick-Davidson, Amelia Van Brunt, Courtney Cavagnero, Janelle La Riza, Lucas Reshi and Dyon Lain. Conceived, choreographed and directed by Maya Lane, with original acts and costume design by the cast and a musical score ranging from Broadway tunes to Missy Elliot. Where: Shelton Theater 533 Sutter St. SF 94102 (415) 882-9100 When: October 3, 4,10,11,17,18, 24, 25 and November 7, 8,14,15,21, 22, 28, 29 7:00 doors, 8:00 show Full Bar available Tickets: http://fous.eventbrite.comGeneral admission $35VIP $75 - includes pre/post catered private bar and preferred seating



Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents Staged Reading of The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin by Steven Levenson, a riveting story about the price we pay for defaulting on our loved ones. The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin Written by Steven Levenson Directed by Marilyn Langbehn Mature language and subject matter. Appropriate for ages 15 and up. WHEN: Monday, September 28, 2015 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 TICKETS: $10 open seating BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org



FoolsFURY Theater Company presents the North American premiere oThe Unheard of World, a dark and eccentric fantasy by playwright Fabrice Melquiot translated from the French by Michelle Haner by Fabrice Melquiot: Translator and Director: Michelle Haner Cast: Paul Collins, Debórah Eliezer, Nkechi Emeruwa, Joan Howard, and Brian LivingstonCreative Team: Noor Adabachi (set), Beth Hersh (lighting), Martha Stookey (costumes), Freya Prowe (collaborating visual artist), Dan Cantrell (composer), Grisel Torres (stage manager), Alec White (production manager) WHEN: October 2 - 31, 2015 Preview: Friday, October 2 @ 8pm Opening night : Saturday, October 3 @ 8pm Thursdays - Fridays @ 8pm Saturdays @ 3pm and 8pm WHERE: EXIT Theatre 156 Eddy Street San Francisco, CA 94102 TICKETS: $20 - $30 Tickets may be purchased at universe.com/unheard



Bell, Book and Candle. John Druten’s romantic comedy about a Manhattan witch who can’t keep her eyes off her handsome neighbor. Directed by John A McMullen II. Fri, Sat, Sun at 7:30 pm. Previews Oct 2, 3, 4, 9 $15 / Opening $29 Oct 10 with reception / Other performances $20/ Oct 31st Show & Hallowe’en Party Fundraiser $49. Piedmont Oakland Rep, 215 Ridgeway Ave., Oakland. (2 blks off Piedmont Ave. In residence at Pacific Boychoir Academy.)www.PiedmontOaklandRep.org and Brown Paper Tickets (800) 838-3006




:California Premiere of RFK By Jack Holmes Directed by Randall King SHOWS: Previews:Sept. 30, Oct. 1 @ 7:30 pm / Oct. 2 @ 8:00 pm Opening:Oct. 3 @ 8:00 pm Run Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 25, 2015 Wednesday & Thursday @ 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 pm Saturday @ 2:00 pm Sunday @ 2:00 pm WHERE: San Jose Stage Company - 490 South First Street in the SoFA district of downtown San Jose, CA TICKETS: For single tickets ($30-$65) and season tickets ($135 - $245), CAST :David Arrow* (RFK): David returns to San Jose Stage Company having performed in Veronica’s Room, On The Waterfront, 1776, and the World Premiere of Buffalo’ed. Other Bay Area appearances include work at ACT, Magic Theater, Aurora Theater, Jewel Theatre Company in Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. His work in New York includes productions at Circle in the Square Theatre, HERE, Ensemble Studio Theatre, McGinn Cazale Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre and numerous productions with the Circle Rep Lab, among others. David has appeared in the following films: Joseph’s Gift, Igby Goes Down, Hostage, Hamlet, and had the starring role in The Dot Man. David also starred with Judy Greer in the award-winning short film, Rules of Love. Television credits include Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Days of Our Lives, Growing Pains, Passions, and the HBO series, 12 Miles of Bad Road. David received his training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School FOR TICKETS , call the box office at 408.283.7142 or order online www.thestage.org. Discounts are available for students, seniors, and groups.



Ken Bacon Productions and Marin Actors' Workshop presents "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"By Edward Albee Directed by Terry McGovern / Produced by Ken Bacon"One quick drink" becomes an emotional roller coaster of hilarity and despair as it rides along the marital discord of middle-age couple, George and Martha. After a university faculty party, George and Martha invite younger couple Nick and Honey to their home for a nightcap. Liquor flows and the mood turns as George and Martha test their wits in taunting "games" of insults, humiliations, betrayals and painful confrontations that dissolve illusions created in their complicated marriage. This production is directed by Terry McGovern, who received 2010 San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Best Director award for the Marin Actors’ Workshop / Ken Bacon Productions presentation of “Humble Boy.”This production is mature audiences only. A dark comedy, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" features violence, strong language and is not recommended for audiences under 14-years old. WHEN: Oct. 2 to Oct. 24, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 3 p.m. Saturdays WHERE: Belrose Theater, 1415 5th Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901COST: $22 to $25$25 adults, $22 seniors and studentsTICKETS: Order tickets through Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1839148




ONE DAY ONLY: GOLDEN THREAD FAIRYTALE PLAYERS DOUBLE BILL Two popular family-friendly short plays inspired by Middle Eastern fables presented together on Sun., Oct 4, at 2pm—Golden Thread Productions, the first American theatre company to focus on the Middle East, is proud to present Golden Thread Fairytale Players Double-Bill from its popular and family-friendly touring repertoire as part of ReOrient 2015 Festival and Forum. This performance for young audiences presents two short plays inspired by Armenian and Iranian fables in one afternoon: Princess Tamar Rescues Nazar the Brave and 21 Days That Change the Year. The two plays are written and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian, choreographed by Lisa Tateosian with puppet and properties design by Mokhtar Paki. Golden Thread Fairytale Players Double-Bill performs on Sunday, October 4, at 2pm at Z Space (450 Florida Street, San Francisco). The performance will be under an hour. Tickets are $20 (free for children 12 and under) and are available at goldenthread.org/reorient2015.


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NCTC presents the regional premiere of Douglas Carter Beane’s The Nance Ambitious play set in the twilight of burlesque to feature return of acclaimed NCTC actor P.A. Cooley — This October, New Conservatory Theatre Center presents the return of Douglas Carter Beane’s sophisticated wit and thrilling theatrical ambition with the regional premiere of The Nance. After hit productions of Beane’s The Little Dog Laughed and As Bees in Honey Drown, NCTC bring his latest and “finest” (Time Out NY), what The New York Times calls “a heartfelt new play set in the twilight of burlesque.” This “bold, brave play” (Backstage) – which debuted at Lincoln Center Theater on Broadway in 2013 – recreates the naughty, raucous world of burlesque's heyday and tells the backstage story of headliner Chauncey Miles, who plays “the nance,” a flamboyantly effeminate stock character – usually played by a straight man. Set amid Mayor Fiorello La Guardia’s crackdown on burlesque before the 1939 World’s Fair, a time when it was easy to play gay yet dangerous to be gay, Chauncey's uproarious antics on the stage stand out in marked contrast to his offstage life. The Nance marks the return of P.A. Cooley, who will star as Chauncey. Cooley starred in several acclaimed productions with NCTC, including a celebrated star turn in Terrence McNally’s Love! Valour! Compassion!, Theater District by Richard Kramer, and the west coast premiere of McNally’s Some Men. Frequent NCTC collaborator Dennis Lickteig directs, with musical direction by Scrumbly Koldewyn, and choreography by Rory Davis. The Nance runs October 2- November 1, 2015. Opening Night is Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 8pm. Tickets are $25–45 and available at nctcsf.org or by calling (415) 861-8972.



Cutting Ball Theater opens its 17th season with LIFE IS A DREAM by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. First published in 1635, LIFE IS A DREAM is a philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. Often described as the supreme example of Spanish Golden Age drama, it tells the story of Segismundo, a Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father following a prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. When the prince is briefly freed and goes on a rampage, he is put back in jail, and persuaded that his momentary freedom was all a dream. Wrestling with free will and fate, LIFE IS A DREAM remains one of Calderón’s best-known and most studied works. Following the sold-out success of Antigone, Acting Artistic Director Paige Rogers helms this Calderón classic, in a new translation from resident playwright Andrew Saito commissioned by Cutting Ball. Featuring David Sinaiko, Asher Sinaiko, Grace Ng, Sango Tajima, Matthew Hannon, Michael Wayne Turner III, Peter Warden and Barry Despenza.LIFE IS A DREAM Special Events – for more information visit cuttingball.com Happy Hour Fridays – meet and mingle 7-8pmSunday talk back series with the artists – post-performance talks following every Sunday performance DATES Previews: October 2, 3 at 8pm; October 4, 5p Opens: October 8 (Press opening: October 8; Gala opening: October 9) Closes: November 1, 2015 All performances Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 5pm WHERE: The Cutting Ball Theater in residence at EXIT on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., San Francisco TICKETS: For season membership, single tickets ($10-50), and more information, the public may visit cuttingball.com or call 415-525-1205; group discounts available. Pay What You Can tickets are available to neighborhood residents for all productions. Free student rush tickets are available to students with valid student ID


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Posted by: Richard Connema 11:08 am EDT 09/27/15
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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 11, 2015 Before Tue and Thu evening performances and discussions after all matinees.FREE Post-play discussions: , Tue 9/22, and Thu 10/1 following the 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 IT CLOSES OCTOBER 18TH



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




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 NOW RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3RD




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



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.

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DOGFIGHT, a musical love story. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Peter Duchan, directed by Bill English. What happens when trouble meets tender? It’s 1963 and three young marines are going to war. But before they go they’ve got one last night. One night to party and play, to tease and taunt. Eddie takes on a cruel bet with his buddies, and the trusting, unsuspecting girl he meets, Rose, becomes his victim. But Rose is more than Eddie bargained for. What’s Eddie going to do when Rose rewrites the rules and his last night turns into a lesson on the power of compassion? SHOWS: It run through November 7th Tuesday through Thursday 7pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm/ WHERE: 450 Post Street, San Francisco, 2nd Floor of the Kensington Park Hotel TICKETS: For tickets ($20-$120) or more information, the public may contact the San Francisco Playhouse box office at 415-677-9596, or http://sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2015-2016-season/dogfight/ IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 7TH



Ray of Light Theatre Announces Bay Area Premiere of LIZZIE, a Musical Based on the Lizzie Borden Story Show runs September 25 - October 17 at San Francisco’s historic Victoria Theatre — Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco’s non-profit musical theatre company, is excited to announce the Bay Area premiere of LIZZIE. Set in 1892 with a rocking modern-day score, LIZZIE is based off the story of America’s favorite axe-wielding double-murderess, Lizzie Borden, primary suspect for her father and stepmother’s brutal murder. LIZZIE runs through October 17 at the historic Victoria Theatre and boasts a cast of the Bay Area’s best female vocalists. Coming off its stellar run in Portland at Center Stage, LIZZIE imagines the story behind the legend of Lizzie Borden with a cast of four women and a driving rock score, melding this infamous 19th century story with a modern-day twist. LIZZIE stars Elizabeth Curtis as Lizzie Borden, Jessica Coker as her older sister Emma, Taylor Jones as neighbor Alice and Melissa Reinertson as the housemaid Bridget. For more information about LIZZIE or to learn about the cast and creative team, visit http://rayoflighttheatre.com/lizzie/ A special music video featuring the cast can be found at http://bit.ly/SFLIZZIEVIDEO To purchase single tickets for LIZZIE visit www.rayoflighttheatre.com



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 S 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 MATINEE*Post-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 IT RUN THRU OCTOBER 11TH

Mugwumpin presents the world premiere of Blockbuster Season, a comic critique of the Hollywood disaster film genre. Blockbuster Season is a co-production with Intersection for the Arts. Performed by Joe Estlack and Christopher White, with Melusina Gomez Directed by Susannah MartinProduction team: Katherine Bickford, Natalie Greene, Theodore Hulsker, Mariana Olvera, Ray Oppenheimer, Sean Riley, Ashley Rogers, Soren Shane Santos, Michelle Talgarow, Wolfgang Lancelot Wachalovsky, Sienna Williams. WHEN: It runs thru - October 18, 2015 Performances: Thu-Sun through October 18 All performances start at 8pm. WHERE: Intersection for the Arts 925 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 TICKETS: General admission: $25 - $35 Previews: pay-what-you-can To purchase, visit blockbusterseason.eventbrite.com or call Intersection for the Arts at (415) 626-2787. FOR MORE INFORMATION:mugwumpin.org/blockbuster-season IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 18TH

Custom Made Theatre Opens 2015-2016 Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s 2015 Tony-nominated This is Our Youth, It runs thru– October 17 Custom Made Theatre Company opens its 17th Season with Kenneth Lonergan’s This is Our Youth, It runs 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 It runs thru – 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 .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. . Runs It runs thru -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.



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 It runs thru – Oct. 18, 2015Thurs. - Sat. - 8:00 pm / Sun Matinees - 2:00 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 18TH


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SOUTH BAY MUSICAL THEATRE TO PRESENT ‘FIORELLO!’ SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 17 “Fiorello!” the classic feel-good musical garnered with three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama (which has only been awarded to eight musicals in Broadway history), will be presented by South Bay Musical Theatre to October 17, 2015. The production will be staged at the Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; and 8 p.m. Thursday (October 15 only). Tickets are $24-$35,. With the exception of opening night, there are $2 discounts for seniors 65 years or older, and $20 tickets for students with ID. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.SouthBayMT.com or by calling (408) 266-4734..” The SBMT production, featuring a cast of 29 and a full orchestra, and stars Tim Reynolds and Michael Cuddy of San Jose. Director of the show is C. Michael Traw of Santa Clara. Producer Jay Steele of San Jose says this is the first time “Fiorello!” has been staged at the Saratoga Civic Theatre. He calls the show “non-stop entertainment that features amazing dancing, and feel-good music.” .South Bay Musical Theatre, formerly known as the Saratoga Drama Group, has been presenting award-winning productions since its establishment in 1963. IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 17TH




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: It 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 11TH




• HOMEWARD BOUND, An Orphan Train Journey WORLD PREMIERE IT RUNS THRU 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. IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 11


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. 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. . To order tickets, call 415-456-9555, ext. 1 or visit www.rossvalleyplayers.com IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 11th



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



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



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

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PRODUCTIONS TODAY AND THIS WEEK

Posted by: Richard Connema 11:13 am EDT 09/27/15
In reply to: re: ALSO CURRENTLY PLAYING - Richard Connema 11:11 am EDT 09/27/15

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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



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.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: It runs to Oct. 4, 2015 8 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 26 2 p.m. Sundays, 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 4TH



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: 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) IT CLOSES OCTOBER 4TH


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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 NOW RUNS THRU OCTOBER 3RD



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



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



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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 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL




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 Motherf*cker 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 REVIEW IS UP ON SF REGIONAL




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
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re: correction the above productions are closing

Posted by: Richard Connema 11:16 am EDT 09/27/15
In reply to: PRODUCTIONS TODAY AND THIS WEEK - Richard Connema 11:13 am EDT 09/27/15

Sorry trying something new here. The above production will close this week and today



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