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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
Thrillpeddlers presents… Shocktoberfest 16: CURSE OF THE COBRA 16th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation Oct. 7 - Nov. 21, 2015 (Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. - 8:00 pm) Limited Engagement – Only 28 Performances! Opening Night - Sat. Oct. 10, 2015 - 8:00 pm (Previews Oct. 7, 8, 9 - Wed, Thurs. & Fri.)at The Hypnodrome in San Francisco http://www.hypnodrome.org The 16th Annual Extravaganza of Terror & Titillation includes five new one-act performances: CRACKING THE VEIN - A World-Premiere Black Comedy by Andy Wenger and Damien Chacona DOWN AT THE DONNER PARTY DINER- A Song in Bad Taste by Scrumbly Koldewyn THE MODEL HOUSE - A World-Premiere Terror Play in Two Parts by Rob Keefe THE REVENGE OF THE SON OF THE COBRA WOMAN- A New Musical Fantasy Adventure by Scrumbly Koldewyn A LIGHTS-OUT SPOOKSHOW FINALE - created by Nicholas Torre This annual festival of Grand Guignol horror theatre and black comedies, plays as a Limited Engagement - only 28 performances - Oct. 7- Nov. 21, 2015- Wed., Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 8:00 pm. There are 3 Previews – Wed. 10/7, Thurs. 10/8, and Fri. 10/9. Opening Night (press night) -Sat., Oct. 10, 2015 - 8:00 pm. The Hypnodrome is located at 575 10th St., in SF. 94103. (Bryant & Division Sts.) Tix are $25 (Wed. & Thur.) $30 (Fri. & Sat.) gen. admission or $35 for Front Row Seats, “Shock Boxes” and “Turkish Lounges”*** - available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=thril or by calling 415/ 377- 4202. TIX: Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=thril or by calling 415/ 377- 4202 $25 and $30 general admission$35 for front row seats and “Shock Boxes” & “Turkish Lounges”(premium tickets sold in pairs only.)
“CURRAN: UNDER CONSTRUCTION” CONTINUES WITH GEOFF SOBELLE’S “THE OBJECT LESSON” SIX PERFORMANCE ENGAGEMENT AT THE CURRAN BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14– The Curran is proud to present Geoff Sobelle’s The Object Lesson as part of “Curran: Under Construction,” the ground-breaking series of intimate and non-traditional programming curated by Carole Shorenstein Hays. The six-performance limited engagement will begin Wednesday, October 14 and run through October 18 at the Curran (445 Geary St). As recently announced, “Curran: Under Construction” kicks-off a new era for the historic theatre, which is undergoing a major renovation and will reopen as a full-sized venue in early 2017. Throughout “Curran: Under Construction,” audiences will enter through the Curran’s stage door alleyway and be seated on stage alongside the action. The Object Lesson is an environmental performance piece created by theater artist and Stanford graduate Geoff Sobelle. With boxes stacked to the ceiling of the space, Sobelle transforms the theater into an epic storage facility of gargantuan proportion. The audience is invited - in fact, encouraged - to roam through the installation before the show begins, and peek into the boxes. The shown unpacks our relationship to everyday objects: breaking, buying, finding, fixing, trading, selling, stealing, storing, and becoming buried under a world of things. Hilarious and heartbreaking, The Object Lesson is a meditation on the stuff we cling to and the crap we leave behind. “Tickets for “Curran: Under Construction” offerings are priced from $25 to $50 and can be purchased by exclusively via Eventbrite by visiting SFCURRAN.COM, where you can also find all the latest information about “Curran: Under Construction”
Spreckels Theatre Company presents "The Light in the Piazza" Book by Craig Lucas / Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Spreckels takes audiences to Italy's Tuscan countryside for this musical based on the 1950s novella by Elizabeth Spencer. Gene Abravaya directs this multiple award-winning musical for the main stage with performances from Oct. 9 to Oct. 25.A wealthy Southern American woman and her daughter, Clara, spend a summer together in Italy. The trip takes a turn after Clara and a young Italian man fall in love. When a family secret is revealed, Clara's mother is forced to reconsider hopes, regrets and Clara's future. "The Light in the Piazza" is a sophisticated and heartwarming musical about courage, trust, faith and love. Soprano Jennifer Mitchell of Woodside, who received critical acclaim for her portrayal as Julie in the 2015 Spreckels Theatre Company production of "Carousel," stars in as Clara.This main stage production features 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.This show contains adult themes and ideas and is recommended for ages 13 and older. Directed by Gene Abravaya Music Direction by Diego Garcia Choreography by Michella Snider Costumes by Pamela Enz WHEN: Oct. 9 to Oct. 25, 2015 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays TICKETS: $16 to $26$16 students; $22 youth; $24 seniors; $26 general. Student Rush: Spreckels welcomes SSU and SRJC students to take advantage of its student rush price. Present student ID at the Spreckels box office 10 minutes before curtain for special admission of $12. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=6292 WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Codding 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.com
Hillbarn Theatre Presents Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Odd Couple ▪ October 15 – November 1, 2015 ▪ – Hillbarn Theatre, the Peninsula's premier theatre company, follows up on the success of their 2015-16 season opener, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with Neil Simon’s award-winning classic, The Odd Couple. After their fed-up wives throw them out, slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison and uptight Felix Ungar decide to move in together. Throughout a series of hilarious interchanges, these mismatched roommates teach each other about life, love and the meaning of friendship. Filled with witty dialogue and hilarious one-liners, The Odd Couple remains one of Simon’s most recognizable works and one of the greatest stage comedies ever written. The Odd Couple will run October 15 – November 1, 2015 at Hillbarn Theatre (1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City). Performances are Thursdays—Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Press night for The Odd Couple will be Friday, October 16, 2015. Single tickets range in price from $25 - $48 and are available now by calling 650.349.6411 ext. 2 or visiting www.hillbarntheatre.org. The Odd Couple features a cast of eight actors led by John Maio* as Oscar and Conrad Cady as Felix. Joining them are David Blackburn, Evan Sokol, Andrew Engdahl, Galen Poulton, Stephanie Crowley and Nicole Martin.Directed by Michael Sally, the creative team for The Odd Couple includes stage manager Danielle Santana, scenic designer Kuo-Hao Lo, lighting designer Christian Mejia, costume designer Mae Matos and properties designer, Alexandra Nemchik.
Crowded Fire Theater (CFT) presents the American Premiere of TRUCK STOP by Lachlan Philpott, opening Monday October 5 running through October 24 at the Thick House in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill. Directed by Marilee Talkington this production marks Lachlan Philpott’s first fully produced play in the United States. TRUCK STOP is a scathing play about the real-life events of two high-school girls who prostituted themselves to truck drivers in highway rest areas. He takes an unblinking look at the damaging, warped perspective that media creates when love and sex are disconnected, especially for young women who are navigating adolescence.Run: It runs thru October -24 Press Night Monday October 5, 8 pm At: Thick House, 1695 18th St., SF (between Carolina St.& Arkansas St. in Potrero Hill) Performances: Wed-Saturdays 8 PM Special Opening Night Monday October 5, 8 pm Tickets: Prices range from $15-$35 progressively during the course of the run.We offer Pay-What-You-Can Preview performances and student/senior/group rates. Tickets: Visit www.crowdedfire.org for more information and to purchase tickets.Box Office by phone 415-523-0034 ext. 1 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 24TH
Sara Moore’s SHOW HO Returns for One Show Only! Evening To Also Feature Richard Marriot and the Clubfoot Orchestra Thursday, October 8th, 2015 – 7:30 PM Z-Space – 450 Florida Street, San Francisco Ticket Now On Sale! – Sara Moore, San Francisco’s acclaimed human cartoon, returns to Z-Space on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 7:30 PM, with her one-woman, multi-character-morphing smash hit, SHOW HO. . Go to: http://zspace/ and click on “Box Office” to purchase tickets which are priced between $20 and $35. The evening will also include Richard Marriot’s Clubfoot Orchestra performing excerpts from the original score they’re creating for Sara Moore’s next project that will be premiering in 2016 – THE SUPERS.
Nuns Strut Their Stuff in Altarena Playhouse’s NunsenseWHAT: Altarena Playhouse presents Nunsense, the heavenly musical by Dan Goggin, directed by Clay David. Musical Direction by Dean Starnes. Choreography by Matthew McCoy.WHEN: October 9–November 15, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 2pmNo performance on Sunday October 11Special Thursday performance November 12 WHERE: Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda, convenient to public transit TICKET PRICES: $26 / $23 for students and seniors. Tickets available atwww.altarena.org, (510) 523-1553
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s everybody’s “fine four fendered friend” Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, coming to the Theater at the Children's Creativity Museum, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, on Saturday, October 10, in a new stage version for young audiences adapted from the hit musical film about a brother, a sister, their eccentric family, and their miraculous car.Presented by the Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT), Chitty, Chitty Bang, Bang, TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences version) plays weekends in San Francisco at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Sunday, November 8.Directed by Karen Altree Piemme, this lively story about the amazing adventures of the Potts family will have audiences singing along with young Jeremy and Jemima, as they take on the Vulgarians, who have kidnapped Grandpa and want Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the Baron’s birthday.TICKETS: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $18 children, $13 groups (minimum 15) BOX OFFICE: www.bactheatre.org or call (510) 296-4433. After its San Francisco run, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, TYA, moves to the Freight & Salvage, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley 94703, where it plays weekends at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, December 13.From Berkeley, the musical moves to the Dougherty Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon 94582, for one weekend only: Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
TELLING TALES Douglas Morrisson Theatre presents an evening of storytelling. The first DMT Telling Tales in the 2015-2016 Season, with the theme of secrets kept or revealed: I’VE GOT A SECRET! WHEN: Monday, October 5, 20158:00 p.m.WHERE: Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward, CA 94546 TICKETS: $5 open seating BOX OFFICE: (510) 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org
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The Marsh Berkeley presents Lisa Rothman in her new solo show DATE NIGHT AT PET EMERGENCY. Ever since having a second baby, Lisa and Kevin have been fighting over sippy cups, fruit salad, and impenetrable origami instructions. Now Kevin is storming around the emergency pet clinic ranting about vet bills and wondering how a dog can possibly overdose on antibiotics. Lisa doesn't know what to do - but does know this is the worst date night ever. WHEN: October 10 – December 5, 2015 Press opening: November 7 SHOWS: 5:00pm Saturdays WHERE: The Marsh Berkeley 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley TICKETS: $20-$35 sliding scale; $55-$100 reserved seating For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2015/2016 season with David Auburn’s brilliant contemporary drama Proof, winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This riveting masterpiece tells the still timely tale of a young woman caught in a quest for legitimacy in the male dominated world of high-level science. It is a mystery of family instability and fledgling romance, an exhilarating, funny, and fulfilling tribute to the humanity that permeates our world of equations, equivocations, and codes. Proof will be directed by TheatreWorks Associate Artistic Director Leslie Martinson and features a talented cast including L. Peter Callender, Michelle Beck, Ashley Bryant, and Lance Gardner. WHEN: Previews: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 – Friday, October 9, 2015 Press Opening: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Closes: Sunday, November 1, 2015 SHOWS: Previews: 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. INFO: For information or to order tickets visit theatreworks.org or call(650) 463-1960
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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
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. IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 17TH
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
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
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
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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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/
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
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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-17th at 8:00pm Tickets are available at the door and online beginning at $20. For more information about online ticket purchase, please visit www.breadboxtheatre.org IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 17TH
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 ,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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 25TH
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: It runs thru October - 31, 2015 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 31ST
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. / 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 31ST
:California Premiere of RFK By Jack Holmes Directed by Randall King SHOWS: Run Dates: It runs thru – 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. IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 25TH
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: It runs 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 24TH
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