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OPENING IN SAN FRANCISCO AND BAY AREA THIS WEEK

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

-------------------- OPENING: ------------------------- 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. ---------------------------- IN PREVIEWS: --------------------------- 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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