‘art’
MARCH 8 – APRIL 12
Live Theater for Live People
Shotgun Players exists to light up the Bay Area with exhilarating, come-as-you-are live theater. The eye-opening experiences we share push through the static in a way that’s both provocative and disarming, because when there’s no screen between you and the power of the stage, we’re connected and invigorated.
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THE CHAMPAGNE STAGED READING SERIES
how to defend yourself
By Liliana Padilla
Directed by Gracie Brakeman
MONDAY, MARCH 31 at 7 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 at 7 PM
Seven college students at a DIY self-defense workshop fight back against the insidious ways rape culture steals one’s body and sense of belonging. With sharp humor and brutal honesty, How to Defend Yourself explores what we want, how to ask for it, and the autonomy we can cultivate despite it all.
A PICTURE IS WORTH (at least) A THOUSAND WORDS
THE LET’S BREAK IT DOWN SERIES
MONDAY, APRIL 7 at 7 PM
❋ The Shotgun Players Studios @ 1201 University Ave. Berkeley, CA
Meet the man behind the brand of Shotgun’s iconic graphic art and murals: R. Black.
A 90-minute exploration into the fundamentals of the commercial art that has kept Shotgun Players ahead of the curve in theatre identity for nearly 20 years. A hands-on experience where you’ll create a poster for your favorite stage work good enough for your mom’s refrigerator door… plus booze and snacks! The first rule of ‘Art’ class is never to refuse free food.
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Thank you for being part of our community! We have an ambitious season ahead with 150 local artists who are eager to create theater that will inspire us all. But we can’t do it without you! Every single donation makes it all possible.
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Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
To donate over the phone, call Joanie McBrien, Director of Development at 510.841.6500 ext. 301
Donations to Shotgun Players are fully tax deductible. Our nonprofit tax ID number is 94-3265879
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Accessibility
Shotgun Players is committed to creating a theatre experience that embraces audiences and artists of all abilities. We are always looking for new ways to make our events inclusive and accessible.
Mad Tickets
We make a lot of theatre with and for young folks, so if you’re 25 or under, you can get in for $12! Also, keep an eye out for MAD NIGHTS where we offer FREE pizza and drinks, including beer for those 21 and older. Spread the word!
Diversity
Our commitment to an inclusive community takes center stage. Explore how we champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and strive to make our spaces affordable, accessible, and free of bias and injustice.