THE FALL SHOW
Playing Now Through October 25, 2026
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THE FALL SHOW

CREATED BY Erika Chong Shuch & CHARLES MEE

You never know where love will find you, or when. Sam and Eddie are in the autumn of their lives and finding out that love doesn’t get easier with age. In a surreal story that’s full of big hearted fun, tender moments, and vibrant expressions of emotional depth, The Fall Show is a visceral exploration of how we relate told through music and music.

RUN TIME: 75 minutes with no intermission

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DIGITAL PROGRAM
DATES & TIMES
CONTENT ADVISORIES

THE FALL SHOW – 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

An extended sequence of intense, flashing strobe lights.
Water-based theatrical haze
An extended sequence of smashing plates (broken pieces may come near patrons seated in the front row)

CONTENT ADVISORIES

References to death and dying

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

May Lynne & Tim Gill
Joe Kane
Denise Tyrrell
‘The Tournesol Project

preview performances

Fri, Sept. 25
Sun, Sept. 27
Thurs, Oct. 1
Fri, Oct. 2

OPENING NIGHT

Sat, Oct. 3

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 – OCT 8
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MASKED-AUDIENCE PERFORMANCE
Sun – OCT 11

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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

ASL-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
FRI, OCT 16

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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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AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sun – OCT 18

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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.

video on demand

Nov 2 – 16

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video on demand

Watch from home with captioned video performances! Our video-on-demand performances have closed captioning which can be turned on or off. Save the date for our upcoming video-on-demand performances for our 2026 season, and check back here for updates on when tickets will go on sale.

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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!

CAST

Atosa BabaoffEnsemble
Marit Brook-KothlowEnsemble
Vivian HuangEnsemble
Louel SeñoresEnsemble
Apollo Javier (AJ) SohrabiEnsemble
Chris SteeleEnsemble
Reginald WilkinsSam
Beth WilmurtEddie

Creative team

Costume AssistantJennifer Costa
Intimacy ChoreographerNatalie Greene
DramaturgSarah Rose Leonard
MAD Directing ObserverJasmine Lew
Stage ManagerClaire Morton
Costume DesignerAshley Renee
Assistant Stage ManagerNoah Rojas-Domke
Scenic Drafting AssistantSophie Ruf
Director & ChoreographerErika Chong Shuch
Sound DesignerMatt Stines
Scenic DesignerMikiko Uesugi
Props DesignerZoe Wagner
Lighting DesignerAllen Willner
Original MusicWakes Willner
Music DirectorBeth Wilmurt
Assistant DirectorK. Sid Zhang

SPECIAL SHOWCASE – Falling For You

Saturday, October 10 at 2 PM

For You (a socially engaged art group led by Erika Chong Shuch, Rowena Richie, Ryan Tacata) presents a special matinee showcase combining excerpts of The Fall Show with new stories and stage images inspired by their recent connections with East Bay elders. Working with the themes of The Fall Show, For You spent the past few months connecting with elders living near and around Shotgun Theatre—learning about their experiences of falling (in love, into new phases of life, out of touch with old friends). They’ll present creative responses to those elders, and their stories, alongside excerpts of The Fall Show. This collaboration with Shotgun Theatre is the latest engagement in an on-going project from For You called Artists & Elders. For more information, visit: www.foryou.productions/artistsandelders

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