MIRIAM’S PLACE
Playing Now Through December 4, 2026
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MIRIAM’S PLACE

A SEMINAR SERIES HOSTED BY PATRICK DOOLEY

Miriam Schiffman was a life-long learner with an insatiable curiosity and passion for bringing people together. She also loved theater. With the generous support of her beloved husband, Stan, we have dedicated space at our studios to host gatherings for the exploration of live theater and the promotion of fellowship around shared interests and perspectives. There’ll be coffee and tea at every session.

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JENNIFER KING

SEPTEMBER 4

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JENNIFER KING

Jennifer King is an international theater director whose work spans Shakespearean reimaginings, contemporary drama, and the development of new work. She was recently appointed Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre Company, where she is working alongside Managing Director Jennifer Ruygt to shape the company’s future. Recognized for her ability to blend classical foundations with urgent modern perspectives, she brings a rigorous yet playful aesthetic to the stage—one that invites bold collaboration and forges resonant connections between artists and audiences. Her most recent directing credits include The Search for Signs Of Intelligent Life in the Universe, Hurricane Diane and Dry Powder for Aurora Theatre Company; Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Comedy of Errors, and William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) for Prague Shakespeare Company; Slow Girl for Capital Stage; and As You Like It and Twelfth Night for Shakespeare Napa Valley, where she is the founder and artistic director.

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.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can.

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the world of a play

Get an insider’s perspective on what goes into creating a play from the first read of a script, through design discussions, into the rehearsal rooms, and finally to full production. Shotgun Players’ artistic director Patrick Dooley and other collaborating artists will lead this exploration through the experience of producing the premiere show of our 2027 season. This seminar involves six gatherings on Mondays from 10:30am – 12pm, and four other events, including a read-through with the cast, a rehearsal in our studios, a technical rehearsal, and a preview performance at the theater.

Coming Spring 2027. Stay tuned for dates, times, and more information. When seminar spots go on sale, you’ll be able to sign up here. **Limit 20 participants per seminar.

SHOTGUN PLAYERS – THE PODCAST

The motivation for this podcast is personal. While I’ve loved every minute of my 30+ years as Shotgun’s artistic director, the all-consuming nature of the work hasn’t left much time to get to know other theater makers. The best way to change that was to make meeting other theater makers part of my job! My hope with these interviews is to learn a little bit about what motivates and inspires, and to shine a light on their current or upcoming projects. – PATRICK DOOLEY, Artist Director

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