‘Art’
Ran: March 8, 2025 to April 12, 2025

‘Art’

What sort of friend are you?

A long friendship between three men implodes when one purchases an expensive piece of modern art. What is it all worth? Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, ‘Art’ is renowned for its sharp, witty dialogue, but underneath its celebrated wordplay lies a core of raw, primal humanity.

❋ Run-time: 1 hour & 45 minutes with no intermission

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DIGITAL PROGRAM

SCREEN READER FRIENDLY PROGRAM (text only)

CONTENT ADVISORIES

‘ART’ – Content Advisories

Shotgun Players is equally committed to presenting challenging work and taking care of our patrons.

Content advisories are a tool to help our patrons choose how they want to engage with each play. While we have tried to cover the most common sensitivities, the list below is not exhaustive. Some listed advisories refer to lines only briefly mentioned in the plays, whereas others are major themes of the work. These advisories will be updated regularly as plays are developed in rehearsal and production.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to call or email the box office, and we’re happy to provide more context. (510.841.6500, ext. 303 or [email protected]).

Strong Language
Trivialization of mental health (“she’s gone completely insane”)
A facetious/joking threat to commit gun violence (“I’ll come back with a gun and blow his head off”)
Violence (a character is punched in the face)
An herbal cigarette is lit onstage

Single ticket prices are different this year! Learn more about our sliding scale, $12 MAD Tickets and other discounts here.

season sponsors

Karen Elizabeth Austin
Naomi Janowitz & Andrew Lazarus
Craig & Kathy Moody
Russell Nelson
Les & Sue Polgar
Ragesh Tangri & Daralyn Durie
Bibi Tiphane
Richard & Kate West

production sponsors

Michelle Barbour & Christian Baudry
Carolyn Jones & Lynn MacDonald
Donald Kaufman
Chard Nelson & Jan Berman
Pat & Merrill Shanks
Tami White

preview performances

Saturday, March 8
Sunday, March 9
Thursday, March 13
Friday, March 14

Opening Night

Saturday, March 15

MAD NIGHT


Thursday, March 20

Are you 25 or under? Don’t miss MAD Night! $12 gets you pizza, a beer (21+), or soda!

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Sunday, March 23
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audio-described performances

During these performances, blind and low vision patrons may use headset devices provided by Gravity Access to listen to a live audio description of the show. The narration guides the listener through the performance with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, lighting, costumes, facial expressions / body language, and “sight gags,” all slipped in between portions of the actors’ dialogue or songs.

For sighted patrons, these performances are the same as any other evening.

HAPTIC TOURS

Pre-show haptic tours allow blind and low-vision patrons to experience the space, performers, costumes, and props through touch, their own movement, hearing, and kinesthetic senses. Usually lasting 20 to 30 minutes, these tours lay a multi-sensory foundation to support the audio description. Doors for pre-show Haptic Tours open at 12:45 PM for check-in. We recommend arriving early as tours begin promptly at 1 PM. The audio-described performances start at 2 PM.

MASKED-AUDIENCE PERFORMANCE

Sunday, MARCH 30
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masked-audience performances

We understand that there are many members of our community who prefer to gather in masked spaces. To make our performances accessible to as many people as possible, we offer select Sunday “Masked Audience” performances. Food and drink will still be available at our concessions and can be enjoyed outside, but there is no eating or drinking inside the theater during these performances as all audience members, ushers, and staff will be required to wear masks. Performers will be unmasked while on stage during the performance.

A picture is worth (at least!) a thousand words
MONDAY, APRIL 7
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A picture is worth (at least!) a thousand words

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. Learn more.

MEET THE LOBBY ARTISTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
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MEET THE LOBBY ARTISTS

At 6pm ticket holders are invited to meet the lobby artists, see how visual and theatrical storytelling intersect, and then take your seat for the show at 7pm with a fresh perspective. These pieces, curated by Tiffany Yau, emphasize abstraction as marks with meaning, and echo the play’s deep dive into friendship, connection, perspective and evolution over time.


POST-SHOW CONVOS

Thursdays & Sundays
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POST-SHOW CONVERSATIONS

Stick around after Thursday and Sunday performances for a 30-minute discussion with Shotgun’s creative team. We’ll dive into the play’s themes and aesthetics, and we’d love to hear your thoughts. It’s a chance to connect, reflect, and engage with fellow audience members.

The bar is open!

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season sponsors

Karen Elizabeth Austin
Naomi Janowitz & Andrew Lazarus
Craig & Kathy Moody
Russell Nelson
Les & Sue Polgar
Ragesh Tangri & Daralyn Durie
Bibi Tiphane
Richard & Kate West

production sponsors

Michelle Barbour & Christian Baudry
Carolyn Jones & Lynn MacDonald
Donald Kaufman
Chard Nelson & Jan Berman
Pat & Merrill Shanks
Tami White

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