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Posted by:	Richard Connema 04:12 pm EDT 10/11/15

-------------------------------- OPENINGS: ----------------------------- Marga Gomez’s risqué new solo comedy POUND makes it’s San Francisco premiere at Brava Theater’s Studio: GLAAD Award winning solo performer Marga Gomez plays a cast of characters in a spoof on lesbians in film history. Directed by David Schweizer.WHEN: October 15th through November 15th, 2015 (Discounted previews October 15th, 16th. Opening night and press reception Oct 17th)SHOW TIMES: 8pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 3pm Sunday Matinees SHOW LENGTH: 75 minutes, no intermission WHERE: Brava Theater Center, Upstairs Studio 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA Between York and Hampshire Streets TICKETS and INFO: Advance tickets are now available online at www.brava.org General seating is $20. (Low priced preview tickets $15 on October 15, 16 only)Due to graphic language no one under 18 admitted.Muni 48 Quintara, 9 San Bruno, 27 Bryant, 12 Folsom, 67 Bernal. Parking at SF General Hospital Garage 24th and San Bruno (3 blocks from Brava) SHOTGUN PLAYERS PRESENTS The Rover By Aphra Behn Directed by M. Graham Smith — Written in 1677, Aphra Behn's The Rover explores three stereotypical roles for women: nun, wife, and prostitute. The play was scandalous. Why? Because the three central female characters all strive for another role entirely: that of a lover. Set in Naples during the Carnival masquerade, The Rover is a comic romp with an edge. The men are in for a surprise when the women take charge of seduction. The Rover previews October 15 - 21, opens Thursday, October 22, and runs through November 22 at the Ashby Stage. The Rover features Set Design by Maya Linke, Costume Design by Christine Crook, Sound Design by Theodore J.H. Hulsker, Light Design by Heather Basarab, and Properties Design by Kirsten Royston, & Fight Choreography by Dave Maier. Dramaturgy by Joanie McBrien. The cast of The Rover features Siobhan Doherty, Justin Gillman, Jeremy Kahn, Caitlyn Louchard, Alex Lydon, Dan Saski, Lauren Spencer & Elissa Beth Stebbins.A member of Actor’s Equity Association. WHAT: Written in 1677, Aphra Behn's The Rover explores three stereotypes for women: nun, wife, or prostitute. The play was scandalous. Why? Because the three central female characters all strive for another role entirely: that of a lover. Set in Naples during the Carnival masquerade, The Rover is a comic romp with an edge. The men are in for a surprise when the women take charge of seduction. WHEN: Wednesday – Sunday, October 15 – November 22 WHERE: The Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley TICKET PRICES: Pay What You Can Previews October 15 - 21. Opening Night Thursday, October 22. 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 . THE HYPOCRITES’ PIRATES OF PENZANCE Book by W.S. Gilbert Music by Arthur Sullivan Adapted and directed by Sean Graney Co-adapted by Kevin O’Donnell Co-directed by Thrisa Hodits Music direction by Andra Velis Simon Choreography by Katie Spelman Featuring: Mario Aivazain (Pirate/Pirate King US), Delia Baseman (Daughter, Mabel/Ruth US), Matt Kahler (Major General/Samuel), Royen Kent (Pirate/Frederic US), Kristen Magee (Daughter), Shawn Pfaustch (Pirate King), Becky Poole (Daughter), Christine Stulik (Ruth/Mabel), Zeke Sulkes (Frederick) Creative team: Tom Burch (scenic designer), Maria DeFabo (properties designer), Heather Gilbert (lighting designer), Kevin O’Donnell (sound designer), and Alison Siple (costume designer). WHAT: Join the party in our new Osher Studio on Center Street with a delightfully immersive, lovingly loopy, and fantastically eccentric 80-minute take – think banjos, beach balls, and guitars – on Gilbert and Sullivan’s preposterous, topsy-turvy world. This buoyant, award-winning Pirates of Penzance by Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites is “spirited, affectionate, and nearly irresistible,” says the Boston Globe WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre Osher Studio, 2055 Center Street @ Arts Passage, Berkeley, CA 94704 WHEN: 77 PERFORMANCES: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, Dec 20, 2015 Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 8:00 PM Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM Fridays @ 8:00 PM and 2:00 & 8:00 PM on 11/27 Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM No performance on Thursday 11/26 Special Events: Low-cost previews: Friday 10/16 and Wednesday 10/20 @ 8:00 PM; Saturday 10/17 @ 2:00 & 8:00 PM; Sunday 10/18 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM; Tuesday 10/21 @ 7:00 PM Opening Night: Thursday 10/22 and Friday 10/23 @ 8:00 PM Teen Night: Friday 10/16 @ 6:15 PM FREE docent events: docent talks before Tuesday and Thursday evening performances and discussions after all matinees. There will be no docent talk on Thursday 10/22Post-play discussions: Friday 10/30, Tuesday 11/3, Thursday 11/12, Friday 11/20,and Thursday 12/10 following the performance HOW MUCH: Premium: $48–89 • Section A: $41–73 • Section B: $29–60 TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.org Discounts: Half-price tickets available for anyone under 30 years of age; $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain; Groups of 10 or more, contact (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org 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 THE SUBMARINE SHOW plays for 10 performances only in Aurora Theatre Company’s second stage performance space, Harry’s UpStage, located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing. DATES: Opens: October 14, 2015 (also press opening) Closes: October 25, 2015 SHOWS: Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm WHERE: Harry’s UpStage in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing Aurora Theatre Company 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA TICKETS: For tickets (General $28; VIP reserved seating $32; subscribers receive a $2 discount) and information, the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. THE MAGIC OF MERLIN Thursday October 15, 2015 at 9:30am, & 11:00am Friday October 16, 2015 at 9:30am, 11:00am, & 6:30pmSaturday October 17, 2015 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 4:00pmTickets are $14, available at 925-943-SHOW(7469), or via the web at www.leshercenter.org, or in person at the Lesher Center for the Arts Ticket Office located at 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596 or Ticket Office Outlet located in Barnes & Noble in Walnut Creek. Discounted Group Tickets are also available please contact Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble at 925-934-2133 Chicago presented by Woodside Community Theatre WHO: Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Directed by Stephanie Renee Maysonave Choreography by Kim Harvath Musical Direction by Richard Gordon Vocal Direction by Kristin PfeiferScenic Designs by Akio Patrick, Lighting Design by Don Coluzzi, and Costumes by Karen Patrick and Lyndesay Adams. Starring Adrienne Herro as “Velma Kelly”; Arielle Rothman as “Roxie Hart”; Steve Wilner as “Billy Flynn”; Mike Fatum as “Amos Hart”; Marisol Urbano as “Mama Morton”; D.L. Pias as “Mary Sunshine” along with a very talented group of local and regional actors completing the cast and ensemble. WHERE : Woodside Performing Arts Center on the campus of Woodside High School 1 99 Churchill Ave, Woodside, California WHEN: October 16-25, 2015 Friday, 10/16, at 8pm Thursday, 10/22, at 7:30pm Saturdays at 8pmSundays at 2pmCOST: $15-$28. 20% discount is available to groups of 20 or more at the same performance, contact the box office directly at dblosey116@aol.com TICKETS: Online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1777962 ADA AND THE MEMORY ENGINE written by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Gary Graves Opens Oct 17- Nov 22 (Previews Oct 15 & 16)At: The Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley Performances: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 5 pm Ticket prices: $28 advance, $28-$15 sliding scale at the door; previews & Thursdays pay-what-you-can at the door.Tickets: centralworks.org or 800.838.3006Information: centralworks.org or 510.558.1381 The story of Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), countess, metaphysician, and the world’s first computer programmer. The estranged daughter of the flamboyant and notorious leader of the Romantic Movement, Lord Byron, young Ada only knows her father through his poetry—nothing more than a haunting memory from the past. At 17 she befriends Charles Babbage and together they would imagine the future—a world where a thinking engine could not only do complicated calculations, but talk to itself, predict outcomes, and even make music. A gifted mathematician in her own right, Ada alone foresees the boundless creative potential of Babbage’s engine. Created using the Central Works Method of collaborative play development Ada and the Memory Engine features original music composed and performed by local musical luminaries,The Kilbanes. Cinnabar Theater, the beloved professional theater in Sonoma County, in association with Black Box Theatre The Creature. Cinnabar continues its 43rd season with the North Bay premiere of Award-winning playwright Trevor Allen’s The Creature. Cast Viktor Frankenstein Tim Kniffin * The Creature Robert Parsons * Captain Walton Richard Pallaziol Crew Written by Trevor Allen Directed by Jon Tracy Scenic and Light Design Jon Tracy Costume Design Skipper Skeoch Stage Manager Ross Tiffany-Brown Associate Director Taylor Korobow* Appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States WHERE: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA 94952 WHEN: Friday, October 16 @ 8 PM Saturday, October 17 @ 8 PM Sunday, October 18 @ 2 PM Friday, October 23 @ 8 PM Saturday, October 24 @ 8 PM Sunday, October 25 @ 2 PM Friday, October 30 @ 8 PM Saturday, October 31 @ 8 PM Halloween Celebration Show Sunday, November 1 @ 2 PM HOW MUCH: $9 for junior-high and high school students (September 4 only) $15 for ages 21 and under ($20 October 31 only) $25 for adults ($30 October 31 only) TICKETS: 707-763-8920 or www.cinnabartheater.org Buy online at anytime… or call between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays. Tickets may also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended! Romeo and Juliet By: William Shakespeare Directed by: Sherri Young and L. Peter Callender When: Saturday and Sunday, October 17 – November 8, 2015 Where: Buriel Clay Theater, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco Times: Saturdays at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm Tickets: $15.00 - $34.00http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1640576\ WHO: Sonoma State University Department of Theatre Arts & Dance presents "Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party" By Aaron Loeb / Directed by Doyle Ott As the 2016 presidential campaign gets underway, SSU's Dept. of Theatre Arts & Dance presents this thought provoking political farce by Aaron Leob. When Honest Abe is "outed" in a re-imagined grade school Christmas pageant, controversy and chaos engulf a small Illinois town. Big-city reporters and Congressional candidates descend, while family skeletons are forced out of the closet. Audience members choose the order of the play, while top hats and beards abound in this hilarious, poignant, timely look at prejudice past and present.The Department presents “$5 Friends & Family Night” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 with $5 admission for all ticket buyers. SSU faculty and staff receive free admission at these performances. Sonoma State University students are admitted free to all productions with valid student ID. WHEN: Oct. 15 to Oct. 24, 2015 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15; Friday, Oct. 16; Saturday, Oct. 17 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 with Post Show Discussion10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21- Free Student Matinee for K thru 12. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 - “$5 Friends & Family Night" 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23; and Saturday, Oct 24.TICKET PRICES: $5 to $17. Admission prices from $5 to $17. Sonoma State University students are admitted free to all productions with valid student ID. Tickets are $10 non-SSU students and seniors; $15 Sonoma State University Faculty and Staff; and $17 standard admission. "$5 Friends & Family Night" on select Thursdays (and two Fridays) feature $5 admission for all ticket buyers. SSU faculty and staff receive free admission at these performances. TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.sonoma.edu/theatreanddance/productions/lincoln.html LOCATION: Sonoma State University Evert B. Person Theatre 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Evert B. Person Theatre is accessed through the main entrance to Sonoma State University. ---------------------------------- PLAYING----REVIEWS ARE UP ON THESE ------------------------------------- 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/ 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 IT CLOSES ON OCTOBER 17TH 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 24th 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 FOODIES THE MUSICAL The Show for Everyone Who Eats, Written and Directed by Morris Bobrow playing an opening end run at the Shelton Theatre, 533 Sutter Street, San Francisco. (800-838-3006) REVIEW IS UP ON REGIONAL. --------------------------------------- REVIEWS COMING UP ON REGIONAL ------------------------------------ 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.) --------------------- CURRENLY PLAYING ---------------------- 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 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 IT RUNS THRU OCTOBER 25TH Hillbarn Theatre Presents Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Odd Couple ▪ It runs thru 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. . 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. IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 1ST Crowded Fire Theater (CFT) presents the American Premiere of TRUCK STOP by Lachlan Philpott, 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 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: It runs thru–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 IT RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 15TH 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 -------------------------------- CLOSES SATURDAY: ----------------------------- 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 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 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 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 ------------------------------------ CLOSES NEXT SUNDAY: --------------------------- 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 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 “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 runs 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” IT CLOSES OCTOBER 18TH



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