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World Premiere of DIRTY WHITE TESLAS MAKE ME SAD to be Presented by The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2024


The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo will present the world premiere of 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' by Ashley Smiley.

Magic Theatre Launches 2024 Performance Passes, Including 4 World Premiere Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023


Experience the thrill of 4 world premiere plays at the Magic Theatre in 2024. Don't miss out on these exciting performances, including Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad, Garuda's Wing, Richard II, and Jerry Garcia in the Lower Mission. Get your passes now and be part of the magic! (Dates: February 28 - March 17, June 5 - 23, August 22 - September 28).

Word For Word's Season Opener HOME Will Tour France in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023


In May Word for Word’s Production of George Saunders HOME will go to France, on May 10 to Angers and May 16 to Paris. This follows a run in San francisco where Words for Words’ first season production was received enthusiastically by audiences and press alike.

Word for Word's Off the Page Staged Reading Series Continues Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023


Word for Word's Off the Page staged reading series is back for 2023. The next performance is on March 27, 7 pm at the American Bookbinders Museum and will feature two stories by Kevin Barry, “Who’s Dead McCarthy” and 'The Wintersongs,' both directed by Word for Word Core Company Member Paul Finocchiaro. 

HOME By George Saunders Will Be Performed By Word For Word at Z Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023


Word for Word’s 30th Season opens with HOME by George Saunders, April 8 - 29 at Z Below. Word for Word has a long history of adapting stories by George Saunders. HOME is about a war veteran returning to a home that is increasingly cruel and absurd, and his quest for understanding and compassion.

Word For Word Announces 30th Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023


Word for Word and Z Space 30th Season opens with HOME by George Saunders April 8 - 29 at Z Below. Word for Word has a long history of adapting stories by both George Saunders and Greg Sarris.

Photos: First Look At THE TRAVELERS At The Magic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023


The Magic Theatre has released first look photos for the World Premiere of Luis Alfaro’s The Travelers. Directed by Catherine Castellanos, The Travelers will perform from February 15 – March 5, 2023 at Magic Theatre’s Fort Mason.

Interview: Luis Alfaro of THE TRAVELERS at Magic Theatre Explores the Heartland, Our Migrant Roots & Lost Connections
by Jim Munson - Feb 15, 2023


BroadwayWorld talks to celebrated playwright Luis Alfaro about the world premiere production of his new play 'The Travelers' running at San Francisco's Magic Theatre February 15 to March 5. The play explores the heartland, our immigrant roots and lost connections.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Transcendence Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; at Ray of Light Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Ray of Light Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022


The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards; Ray of Light's KINKY BOOTS Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022


The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Berkeley Rep Announces Recipients of the 2022 Charles Dean Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2022


Berkeley Repertory Theatre and The Robinson Family Fund for the Arts announced that Bay Area actors Cathleen Riddley and Brian Rivera are recipients of the 2022 Charles Dean Award.

Staged Reading of HOME Comes to American Bookbinders Museum This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022


The American Bookbinders Museum, The Yerba Buena Community District and Word for Word present a staged reading of Home by George Saunders Directed by Sheila Balter. The event is on Saturday, October 8 at 7pm at the American Bookbinders Museum 355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA  94103.

Ed Harris to Take Part in Magic Theatre's 2022 Gala in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022


Magic Theatre announced that the Company will host its 2022 Gala MAGIC THEATRE GALA AND AFTERPARTY at One Fort Mason in San Francisco on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Joining the evening as their Special Guest will be the Legend Ed Harris- bringing the history of the Magic glory to today.

BWW Review: THE GREAT KHAN at SF Playhouse
by Steve Murray - Oct 28, 2021


A traumatized black teen works his way through buffoonish white liberalism, racist oppression, a protective mother, and his desire to fight the good fight against his repressors in Michael Gene Sullivan's well-crafted, fully realized fantasia. Opening their 19th season with this collaboration with the SF Mime troupe, director Darryl V. Jones turns Sullivan's witty cross millennial odyssey into a universal polemic on racism and stereotypes.

Photos: San Francisco Playhouse Presents THE GREAT KHAN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2021


The Great Khan is a National New Play Network rolling world premiere now playing at San Francisco Playhouse.

San Francisco Playhouse and the San Francisco Mime Troupe Announce Casting for THE GREAT KHAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2021


San Francisco Playhouse and the San Francisco Mime Troupe announced casting for The Great Khan by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Darryl V. Jones. The play, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, is co-produced by San Francisco Playhouse and the San Francisco Mime Troupe and presented at the Playhouse's Mainstage at 450 Post Street.

Word for Wordcast Production of Anna Maria Ortese's A PAIR OF EYEGLASSES Begins September 16
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2021


Word for Word, a program of Z space, Word For Wordcast 2021 season continues with  Anna Maria Ortese's 'A Pair of Eyeglasses' translated from the Italian by Ann Goldstein and Jenny McPhee posting on September 16.

Word For Wordcast Launches 3 New Podcasts by Anita Cabrera, Greg Sarris & Helen Oyeyemi
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020


Word For Wordcast now expands with three new podcasts. On December 28 The 14 Mission by Anita Cabrera posts to Word for Word’s site, on January 14 & 21 2021 Citizen by Greg Sarris goes up with Books & Roses by Helen Oyeyemi posting in three parts February 14, 21 & 28 2021.

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