Special Events

Get an insider’s perspective of 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.

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!

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 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. 

Join internationally renowned Shotgun Players resident graphic artist, muralist, and snake oil salesman extraordinaire R. Black for a crash course in the art of poster making.  A hands-on experience where you’ll create a poster for your favorite stage work.

The critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists make their triumphant return to the Ashby Stage with Heart Wrench: A Valentine’s Day edition of The Infinite Wrench, a special show featuring 30 of our all-time favorite plays written on the subject of love.