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Experience the classic Shakespeare play, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, reimagined in 1970s San Francisco by the African-American Shakespeare Company. This unique adaptation promises a fresh and exciting take on the timeless tale.

Theatre Rhinoceros will present the world premiere of non-binary playwright Roger Q. Mason's boundary-breaking play The Pride of Lions. The Pride of Lions is directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza, stars seven Bay Area actors, and is supported by a creative team of both local and Southern California design talent.

Experience the powerful drama PIPELINE by Dominique Morisseau, presented by the African-American Shakespeare Company from March 16-31.

GLAAD Media Award winning Theatre Rhinoceros will present the World Premiere of The Pride of Lions. Performances run March 28-April 21.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents BILLY - Bay Area LGBTQ theatre icon John Fisher queers the espionage genre in this action-packed play.

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) kicks off its new Arts Unite series with the free program 'Culture of Lowriding: History, Culture, & Community,' featuring a panel discussion on Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 pm and 'Generational Black Pioneers - Featuring Oceanside Firsts' on February 17 at 7:30 pm and February 18 at 2:30 pm at the Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max.

Discover the new drama series 'The Forgotten Ones' that brings attention to the crisis of missing Black and Brown girls and women. Explore the alarming statistics, disparities in reporting, and the show's aim to shed light on this pressing issue. Scheduled to air in the summer of 2024.

Join Theatre Rhinoceros for the world premiere of 'Group Therapy' by Kheven LaGrone. This thought-provoking play explores the experience of aging in the LGBTQ+ community. Running from November 9th to December 3rd, 2023. Don't miss this engaging and powerful production.

California Governor Newsom has signed a new bill to provide critical funds and support for the state's creative workers. Learn more about the impact of this legislation and how it will benefit artists, performers, and other professionals in the entertainment industry.

Actors’ Equity Association has issued a statement from President Kate Shindle in response to the passage of California’s SB 799, making it the third state in which workers on strike can apply for unemployment insurance. Read the statement here!

The California state legislature has passed SB 104/AB 104 trailer bills, reallocating $11.5 million in unused arts funding for SB 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony Portantino (D – Burbank), which creates a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs).

Discover the perspective of Actors' Equity on a proposed California bill that aims to provide increased support for nonprofit performing arts organizations. Gain insights into the potential impact of this legislation and understand how it may shape the future of the arts landscape in California.

Theatre Rhinoceros has announced the 2023-24 Season – the company's 47th as the longest-running LGBTQIA+ theatre in the universe.

The 29th season of San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company will see its Artistic Director L. Peter Callender taking on two of what he terms “bucket list roles.” First as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman in October, followed by Shylock in the Merchant of Venice in May.

Theatre Rhinoceros welcomes award-winning director, performer, designer, and all-around rising star Tanika Baptiste as an Arts Leadership Resident, through a residency grant awarded by Theatre Bay Area.

Theatre Rhinoceros & Yerba Buena Gardens Festival will present PERICLES by William Shakespeare, conceived and directed by John Fisher, May 26-27, 2023 at Yerba Buena Gardens. Performances are free.

Theatre Rhinoceros has announced the return of the electrifying Tina D'Elia (Overlooked Latinas) and her crazy collection of show biz types. A one-woman comedy noir, The Rita Hayworth of this Generation is the story of Carmelita Cristina Rivera, a queer Latina whose love of Rita Hayworth and desire for movie stardom lead her to Las Vegas, where she labors to win the heart of Jesus Antonio Atano, the Latino Transgender Blackjack King of Vegas.

This season, Stewart also sits down with General David Petraeus to discuss defense; State Senator Nathan Dahm (R-OK) about crimes and guns; Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) about prison reform and rehabilitation, and for the first time ever the series will travel abroad for Stewart to speak with foreign policy leaders. Watch the video trailer!

Upcoming interviews include Stewart sitting down with General David Petraeus to discuss defense; State Senator Natham Dahm (R-OK) about crimes and guns; Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) about prison reform and rehabilitation, and for the first time ever the series will travel abroad for Stewart to speak with foreign policy leaders.