Close to the Target: ‘Shoot Me When’ world premiere (online) at SF Playhouse
The latest from the Playhouse is an imperfect piece about living (and dying) on your own terms.
The Newest Old Play: ACT Out Loud – ‘Trouble in Mind’
The inaugural entry in the ACT’s new reading series is Alice Childress’ all-too-relevant 1957 classic.
Can’t read the Writing on the Wall: [hieroglyph] world premiere by SF Playhouse and Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Two great companies collab for a show that uses a popular lie to tell a troubling rape narrative.
And ‘On’ and ‘On’ it Goes: ACT’s ‘A Christmas Carol: On Air’ and SF Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker Online’
Not even a global pandemic can stop the ACT and SF Ballet from bringing their annual holiday productions to the world.
‘Clash’-ing Lights and Civil Rights: Culture Clash ‘(Still) in America’ World Premiere at Berkeley Rep
The Latin trio return to the Berkeley Rep with their latest entertaining document of our country’s kookiest characters.
Sinks in later innings: ‘Testmatch’ World Premiere at ACT
The messy legacy of cricket and British colonialism is the focus of Kate Atwell’s fun-but-messy new play.
Not quite Detroit’s Finest: ‘Detroit ‘67’ Bay Area Premiere at Aurora Theatre
One of the most volatile events in US history is the backdrop for an ultimately toothless story at the Aurora.
The Stupidity Principle: ‘Heisenberg’ at ACT
Science has nothing to do with this poorly-written May-December rom-com at the ACT.
Quick Theatre Catch-up: ‘Birthday Party’ at ACT, ‘Beautiful Oops!’ by BACT, and ‘A Fatal Step’ at The Marsh
A frustrating Pinter classic, an adorable children’s tale, and a sexy noir solo show made for a week of theatre only the Bay Area could provide.
The Thinking Man's Idiot (Charles Lewis III) 