Join us as we dive deeper into the debate experience and take on some of our culture’s most prickly subjects with experts in those fields. The subject for debate is still getting finessed but expect something that taps into the zeitgeist.
Join us for coffee and cookies on the first Friday of every month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM as we meet some of the most influential theater makers in the Bay Area. Each session will begin with an interview about their history and artistic endeavors, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and a group discussion.
The San-Francisco Neo-Futurists present Blackest Wrench, a one-night-only Juneteenth edition of The Infinite Wrench! Featuring an all-Black cast, this high-energy, fast-paced show delivers 30 plays in 60 minutes—racing against the clock with humor, heart, and raw honesty. Expect an unpredictable mix of bold storytelling, personal truths, and joyful chaos, celebrating Black identity and beyond!
The director of Wolf Play (2023), Elizabeth Carter, is back to tell the story of Chelle, a Black artist whose time is running out to deliver on a grant – a piece of art set to replace a Confederate monument in Baltimore. As her brother plans a Juneteenth festival in the park where the monument once was, Chelle catapults on a journey between the past, present and future.
Brooklyn birdwatchers unite at Prospect Park in a close-knit group that is turned upside down over a rare bird sighting. A comedy that explores the complexities of loss, the power of wonder, and how to move on after missing out.
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.
join us for a group sing-along of “Sunday,” the musical’s stirring, climactic finale. No singing experience is required. Just bring your voice and enthusiasm! Led by music director David Möschler, we’ll learn the piece together and make a recording of our rendition to share.
And, yes! Wine, sparkling water, and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Join us as we dive deeper into the debate experience and take on some of our culture’s most prickly subjects with experts in those fields. The subject for debate is still getting finessed but expect something that taps into the zeitgeist.
AeJay Antonis Marquis, the director of The Magnolia Ballet, leads a movement-as-ritual and storytelling workshop at the Shotgun Studios rehearsal space. No dance or movement training is required, and the workshop is accessible to all levels. Wear clothes you can move in.
Let’s Break It Down: Yellow Face – The politics and process of casting continue to be a hot-button subject. Join us in a discussion with folks who have years of experience navigating this critical step in the creative process.
