CONTINUITY
Ran: May 23, 2026 to June 27, 2026

CONTINUITY

BY BESS WOHL

DIRECTED BY EMILIE WHELAN

Set on a Hollywood film shoot where the chaotic soundstage mimics the real-world climate crisis their big-budget movie addresses, the director, Maria, tries to keep her set – and herself – together in this sharp-witted, fast-paced comedy. Egos clash, secrets spill, and hard truths force the crew to look inward and ask, can we fix our climate catastrophe with movie magic?

By Bess Wohl, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Liberation!

THE TIME FOR SCIENCE IS OVER.
IT’S TIME FOR ACTION.

RUN TIME: 90 minutes with no intermission

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season sponsors

Karen Elizabeth Austin
Donald Kaufman
Craig & Kathy Moody
Russell Nelson
Les & Sue Polgar
Ragesh Tangri & Daralyn Durie
Bibi Tiphane
Richard & Kate West

production sponsors

Naomi Janowitz & Andrew Lazarus
Emily & Stephen Mendel
Chard Nelson & Jan Berman
David Shepherd
Tamara White

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CONTENT ADVISORIES

CONTINUITY – 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])

STAGE EFFECTS

Theatrical haze (water-based)
The use of fruit-scented vapes
Gunshot sound effects

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Depiction of drug use (cocaine) during a pregnancy
A character discusses her plans to have an abortion
References to a character having bulimia
Stylized depiction of a Black character pretending to be shot within the context of a film shoot
preview performances

Sat, May 23
Sun, May 24
Thurs, May 28
Fri, May 29

OPENING NIGHT

Sat, May 30

MAD NIGHT

Are you 25 or under? Don’t miss MAD Night! $15 gets you a beer (21+) or soda, pizza, and a ticket!

thurs, JUNE 4

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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!

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sun, JUNE 7

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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.

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.

Sound Bath and Beyond
TUE, JUNE 9

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LET’S BREAK IT DOWN – CONTINUITY

Continuity ends with the sounds of desert: kangaroo rats, scorpions, owls, coyotes, foxes, and bats – all moving through the world. Living with us. Let’s quiet our minds so we can hear the sounds of nature that surround us every day. Participants will record 20 minutes of sound from a favorite place in nature and email  files. Our sound designer will stitch the pieces together to create a “sound bath”  for our listening pleasure. Specialists familiar with local habitats will attend to identify the sounds of our fellow creators while we snack on treats from Ohlone Cafe. 
: Rage, if channeled correctly, can be cathartic! Stevie, a character in The Goat, processes her anger by smashing many things in her house. We welcome you to join us at the Shotgun Studios in our very own RAGE ROOM to take out any unprocessed frustrations

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ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
THURS, JUNE 18

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ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE

We provide ASL (American Sign Language)-interpreted performances at specific performances. ASL interpreters will be visible from every seat in the theater. To access exclusive seats with the closest views of the interpreters, please use code access code “ASL” to unlock seats in the reserved section of the theater.

ASL interpreters coordinated by Urban Jazz Dance Company Access Services

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MASKED-AUDIENCE PERFORMANCE
Sun, JUNE 21

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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. Upcoming masked-audience performances

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