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5:00pm, Sunday, NOVEMBER 15 - Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period, with LIVE post performance Q&A
Written by Brian Copeland and directed by David Ford, The Waiting Period is a deeply moving and surprisingly funny work that outlines Copeland's own struggles with depression and suicidal thought, and is presented at no cost to remove all barriers for those who MAY be struggling with depression themselves. This captivating drama provides an unrelenting look at a key turning point in Copeland's life-the mandatory ten-day waiting period before he could lay his hands on the newly purchased gun with which he planned to take his own life. Laced with surprisingly funny moments that serve as a buffer against the grim reality of his intentions, Copeland hopes this very personal, and ultimately redemptive, story will reach people who struggle with depression-often called the last stigmatized disease-as well as their families and loved ones.
In addition to nightly program offerings on MarshStream, The Marsh has also launched Marsh Youth Theater (MYT) MarshStream, classes offered at 4:00pm daily taught by MYT instructors. From Creative Dramatics to Storytelling, Dancing, and more, class types, instructors, and age levels vary for each class. For weekly class schedules and additional information, please visit themarsh.org/mytmarshstream.
News About Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period, at The Marsh
The Marsh Adds Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD This Spring
March 13, 2024Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances of The Waiting Period. Learn more about the show.
The Marsh San Francisco to Present Limited Engagement Return of Brian Copeland's NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
February 23, 2024The Marsh San Francisco will mark the 20th anniversary of Not a Genuine Black Man, with a special limited engagement that will include the 1,000th performance of Brian Copeland’s work. Learn more about the engagement here.
The Marsh Adds Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD
January 18, 2024The Marsh has added free performances in February of The Waiting Period, marking the 10th anniversary of its suicide prevention effort.
Copeland's Heartwarming THE JEWELRY BOX Announced At The Marsh, December 15- 23
November 28, 2023Experience Copeland's heartwarming play 'The Jewelry Box' at The Marsh for a limited time. Don't miss this engaging and emotional production.
The Marsh Adds Three Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD
September 29, 2023The Marsh San Francisco has added three free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period on select dates in October and November 2023. Learn more about how to attend here!
Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley in September
August 29, 2023Join Brian Copeland at The Marsh Berkeley this September for the heartfelt performance of “GRANDMA & ME”. Experience the touching story of family and connection as Copeland shares his personal journey. Don't miss this limited run from September 1st to 30th. Reserve your tickets now!
The Marsh San Francisco Adds Free Showings Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
July 26, 2023Discover the latest offering from Marsh SF - a series of free showings of Brian Copeland's powerful play, 'The Waiting Period.' Get the details on the dates and venue information in this informative article.
Marsh SF Adds Free WAITING PERIOD Performances In May & July
April 28, 2023The Marsh San Francisco has announced additional free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period on select dates in May and July 2023. This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work outlines Copeland's own struggles with depression and suicidal thought, and is presented at no cost to remove all barriers for those who may be struggling with depression themselves.
SWEAT & More Lead San Francisco's April 2023 Top Picks
March 21, 2023San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Merrily We Roll Along, Sweat, and more.
The Marsh Adds Free Performances of Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
February 07, 2023. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, The Waiting Period will be presented March 5, April 2, and April 16, 2023, with performances at 12:00pm Sundays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco.
Marsh SF Extends Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME For Fourth Time
February 04, 2023Award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) will continue his extremely successful run of GRANDMA & ME at The Marsh San Francisco, extending performances for a fourth time due to popular demand.
GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS to Return to The Marsh San Francisco in January
December 12, 2022Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the return of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents, which has performed to sold out crowds by award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) since its successful opening run in October 2022.
Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME Extended at The Marsh San Francisco
November 09, 2022Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the second extension of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents. Dedicated to the memory of Copeland’s grandmother, Lena Mae Arbee, GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents has been extended through December 10, 2022.
The Marsh SF to Present Brian Copeland's THE JEWELRY BOX in December
November 05, 2022This December, award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, GRANDMA & ME) will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run of his critically acclaimed Christmas story, The Jewelry Box.
Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME Extends at The Marsh
October 04, 2022Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the extension of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents, the first opening of a new work by the award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) in nearly seven years. For the past month, Copeland’s work, which examines the issues of single parenting and asks what it truly means to be a father, has captivated Bay Area theatregoers – selling out nearly every preview performance.
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