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The Marsh Adds Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Continuing 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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

The 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.

BORDER PEOPLE Comes to The Marsh Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2024

 Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle’s critically acclaimed hit Border People returns to The Marsh San Francisco for a special performance before the production heads to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

World Premiere of TOBACCO, ZIGZAGS & GUM Comes to the Marsh Berkeley
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

The Marsh Berkeley will present the world premiere of a stunning new work by film, television, and stage actor/writer Algiin Ford, Tobacco, Zigzags & Gum, developed and directed by David Ford.

Copeland's Heartwarming THE JEWELRY BOX Announced At The Marsh, December 15- 23
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2023

Experience Copeland's heartwarming play 'The Jewelry Box' at The Marsh for a limited time. Don't miss this engaging and emotional production.

THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE Extends at The Marsh Berkeley
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Due to popular demand, The Marsh Berkeley has extended the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival favorite The Allure of Thug Life written and performed by actress/writer/comedian/rapper Mélia Mills with developmental support by David Ford.

Interview: Dan Hoyle of BORDER PEOPLE at The Marsh Challenges Us to Consider the Ways in Which We Do or Don't Cross Geographic and Cultural Borders
by Jim Munson - Oct 20, 2023

BroadwayWorld talks to actor-playwright Dan Hoyle about 'Border People' his funny and trenchant exploration of people who cross borders of all kinds, running at The Marsh San Francisco through November 18th.

Hollywood Fringe Pick THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE Comes To The Marsh Berkeley Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

The 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival favorite The Allure of Thug Life written and performed by actress/writer/comedian/rapper Mélia Mills, created with developmental support by David Ford, will come to The Marsh Berkeley in October. Get all of the event information, ticket details, and more here!

Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Join 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!

Dan Hoyle Returns to The Marsh With BORDER PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023

Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit Border People. Based on Hoyle’s conversations and interviews from the South Bronx housing projects courtyards, refugee safe houses on the Northern Border with Canada, and travels along the Southwestern Border and into Mexico it features 11 monologues of people who live on or across borders both geographic and cultural.

The Marsh San Francisco Adds Free Showings Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023

Discover 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.

Journalist Emil Guillermo Comes to the San Francisco Fringe in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

Journalist, podcaster, investigative humorist, and former NPR host Emil Guillermo–winner of an American Book Award–takes his truth to the stage in a comic one-man show about race, the media, American Filipino history, and the recent Harvard/affirmative action case.

Fred Pitts' AREN'T YOU…? is Coming to The Marsh San Francisco in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

After a successful East Bay run, Fred Pitts’ Aren’t You…? comes to The Marsh San Francisco.

Marsh SF Adds Free WAITING PERIOD Performances In May & July
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

The 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.

Dan Hoyle to Return to The Marsh San Francisco With BORDER PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle will return to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit, Border People.

The Marsh Berkeley to Present Fred Pitts in AREN'T YOU…? Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023

The Marsh Berkeley will present Fred Pitts' lauded solo work Aren't You…? which recounts his hilarious journey to visit all 21 California Mission churches, where he discovers that being black makes him an instant celebrity – the question is which one? The piece follows Pitts on a summer-long tour to one Mission after the next, encountering docents and fellow tourists. 

Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023

The Marsh Berkeley has added performances of acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle’s Talk To Your People, returning March 23 through April 15.

The Marsh Adds Free Performances of Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 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
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2023

Award-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. 

Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Will Play The Marsh Berkeley Beginning in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2023

Acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle will come to the East Bay's The Marsh Berkeley with an updated version of his hit show, Talk To Your People, which enjoyed an extended sold-out run last summer at The Marsh San Francisco.

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