Theater Happenings
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Name:
Basha Rubenchek from Minsk, Comrade of
Petaluma
She embraces Marxism—and her fellow comrade—but is torn between the Revolution and Tradition. She flees to Kenya to an arranged marriage with a Torah scholar. When WWI invades, they choose Petaluma over Palestine and start the famous Jewish Chicken Ranch Co-op (read, kibbutz) in Sonoma County. But America at war-time is a dangerous place for Socialist ideas, and night-riding Vigilantes come again! A piece of California history, Basha Rubenchek aka Rosenbloom aka Singer has been lauded in recent books, musicals, and documentaries, but now Basha’s grand-niece has brought the drama to the stage. Recipient of a California Living History Center Grant Award.
Dates: March 26- May 3, 2009
Tickets: www.BrooksideRep.org
or call 800-838-3006 |
Name: NO EXIT
Happening: SHOW
Description: NO EXIT BY JEAN PAUL SARTRE
Three damned souls are brought to the same
room in hell by a mysterious valet. As
they expect medieval torture devices to punish them for eternity, they
eventually
realize that the punishment is going to be far more cruel and unusual.
Dates: 3/19-3/21 there shows left
Location: Noh Space
Cost: $25 groups at $20
Specials: $15 on line code "cast"
URL : www.noexitonstage.com
Tickets:
http://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco/shows/no-exit_151704/
Box Office Phone Number: 866-811-4111
Name: TAPE
Happening: DRAMA/THRILLER
Description:
Three-Character Play at Royce Gallery
The action is set entirely in Motel 6 room in
Lansing, Michigan rented by Vince, a
ill-tempered, outgoing party animal/drug dealer who's visited by his old high
school
friend Jon, a documentary filmmaker, where they pass the time reminiscing about
the
good old times which take a turn when Vince records their conversation with Jon
admitting to a possible date- rape of Vince's old girlfriend Amy, who later
shows up
and opens up a new wave of talk and arguments about whose story is fact or
fabricated.
Dates: Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm 3/14/09-4/4/09
Location: Royce Gallery Studio
Cost: $20
Specials: $15 at the door online enter "guest" code
URL: www.tapeonstage.com
Tickets: http://www.theatermania.com/san-francisco/shows/tape_153086/
Box Office Phone Number: 866-811-4111
Name: Rhythm of San Francisco
Happening: Show
Description:
Rhythm of San Francisco
Rhythm of San Francisco is a captivating rhythm and blues journey through
time with "A Touch of Vegas"! travel through the
Roaring 20's, Jazzy 30's and 40's, Political 60's, Soulful Motown, Disco 70's to
the sounds of today! Featuring the Bay Area's favorite Old School and Doo-wop
group, Top Shelf.
Dates: Thursday, May 7, 14, 21, 28 8 pm
Location: Theatre 39 PIER 39
Cost: $33 ($30 for 10 or more) Dinner and show: $63
Tickets: http://www.gggrouptickets.com/shows/dbroadway.html
Name: Tony
n' Tina's Wedding
Happening: Dinner Show
Description: At
TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Tony n' Tina's Wedding you don't just watch the show.you are the show.
It's an all-inclusive event where you're treated like
one of the family.
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday 7 pm
Location: Castagnola's Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf
Cost: $83.50 General Admission/$110.50 VIP with discount code TERRY; Less
for 10 or more (email:
tickets@gggrouptickets.com)
Tickets:
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1281
Name:
Shanghai San Francisco
Happening: Improvisational Walking Tour
Description:
Shanghai San Francisco
Shanghai San Francisco , improvisational theatre taking you on a tour of The
City, immersing you in a world of fun and mystery. An unforgettable experience
Dates: Every Saturday at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 pm
Location: Coit Tower
Cost: $40.00
Tickets: http://www.gggrouptickets.com/index.html#SHANG
Name: Pan Theater Improv Theater Jam
Happening: Play or watch Jam
Description:
Improv Theater Jam and open practice with Pan Theater.
Watch or participate in improv theater sets - with Pan Theater troupe members. Teams perform long form Montage improv sets based on a theme. $10 to watch, or participate. Free for current Pan Theater members, or alumni
Dates: April 10th (second Friday of every month)
Location: Pan Theater, 2135 Broadway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Cost: $10 / free for Pan Theater alumni or current members.
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Name: REALITY PLAYINGS: experiments in experience/participation performance
Happening: Performance
Description:
The Underground Hit!
Frank Moore conducts improvised passions of artists and
audience members to create altered realities beyond taboos.
REALITY PLAYINGS: experiments in experience/participation performance
Frank Moore, world-known shaman performance artist, will conduct improvised
passions
of musicians, actors, dancers, and audience members in a laboratory setting
to
create altered realities of fusion beyond taboos. Bring your passions and
your
senses of adventure and humor. Other than that, ADMISSION IS FREE! (But
donations
will be accepted.)
For more information
http://www.eroplay.com/events.html
http://www.temescalartscenter.org/
Dates:
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8pm
Location:
TEMESCAL ARTS CENTER, 511 48th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
Cost:
FREE
URL :
http://www.eroplay.com/events.html
Box Office Phone Number: 510-526-7858
Name: Stone Soup Improv
Happening:
Show
Description:
COOKING UP LIVE THEATER IN OAKLAND'S TEMESCAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Join us for our second year proudly performing in Oakland! Starting on Saturday, February 7, 2009, Stone Soup Improv performs live, improvised theater monthly in Oakland's bustling Temescal neighborhood. Come and laugh, cry, and ponder the eminently entertaining human condition with us! Stone Soup Improv cast members are: Adriana Russell, Alan Becker, Dan Rosenthal, Emily Duffy, Jennifer Simmons, Jonathan Stern, and Ryan Fuller. They have performed with many local improvisational groups, including; East Bay Improv, Bay Area Theater Sports (B.A.T.S.), and Pan Theater. Some cast members have also performed with out-of-town groups including; Comedy Sportz, Liquid Fun, SpinProv, PANTS, The Laughing Stocks, and Seven Foot Baby.
Dates: April 4, 2009 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Saturday, June 6, 2009
TIMES: Doors open at 7:45pm Show starts at 8:00pm
Location: LOCATION: Temescal Arts Center 511 48th Street (at Telegraph Avenue) Oakland, CA 94609
(Around the corner from Lanesplitter
Pizza)
URL :
http://www.stonesoupimprov.com
Tickets: https://stone-soup-improv.ticketleap.com/
Cost:: $10.00 General $7.00 students/seniors.
Name: Oui Be Negroes Improv
Happening: Improv Show
Description:
Oui Be Negroes Good-Bye Bay Area Improv Show in Oakland!
With the move of Founders Shaun Landry and Hans Summers to the Land of Los Angeles April Oui Be Negroes does Friday Nights (Two Performances at night!) in the East Bay as a goodbye to eight years of the wonderful hospitality of The Bay Area. Joining the party March 20th is Kevin McShane (of iOwest Trophy Wife) with Shaun Landry as the improv comedy duo "The Irish Mutts"
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Irish Mutts & Negroes: March 20th - 8:00pm & 9:00pm
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Goodbye Performances: March 27th - 8:00pm & 9pm
Dates: March 6th (8pm and 9pm,
March 13th (9pm and 10pm,), March 20th (8pm and 9pm) and 3/27 (8pm and 9pm)
Location:
PAN Theater, 2135
Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 (one block from BART- 19th ST Station)
Cost:
$15.00 (only $10.00
with the password
PAN on Brown Paper Tickets)
URL :
OUI
/
Pan Theater
Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55985
Name:
Leaders at the Lab: A Conversation with Working Artists
Happening: Event
Description:
Salon-Style Discussion with
Liz Lerman
Discover and discuss the innovative models and career choices that some of
today’s
leading artists have developed to endure and flourish in the ever-changing
climate
of dance-making in our culture. This event will be followed by a reception.
Dates:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Location:
Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab, 301 - 8th Street, #200, San Francisco, CA 94103
Cost:
FREE
URL :
www.mjdc.org
Name: Intro to Improv Class
Happening:
Improv Class
Description:
Free Improv Class
Pan Theater offers its free popular Intro to Improv class. Try your hand at improvisational theater (acting) in a small, relaxed class. This short class gives you a taste of improv. Course material includes theater games, and skill building exercises. Introduction to Improv is the perfect way to explore your interest in improv acting. Upon completion of the class students will have a good foundation for our Improv Basics class or other improv related classes. This class is a fun, relaxed, and free chance to learn about both improv and Pan Theater.
Dates:
March 21st, April 11th, or April 25th: 10:45 to 12:45am (three
separate sessions)
URL :
http://www.pantheater.com/ClassPages/ImprovIntro.htm
Tickets: FREE
Location: Pan Theater, 2135 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612