San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company proudly announces the lineup for its 16th season. The season marks African-American Shakespeare Company's first season under the new artistic leadership of acclaimed actor and director L. Peter Callender. The season opens in September with IPH..., Colin Teevan's stunning adaptation of Euripides' classic Greek tragedy; Dylan Russell directs this co-production with Brava Theater. The company continues its season in December with an enchanting holiday production of CINDERELLA; this new take on the timeless fairytale has become a seasonal favorite for families and children of all ages. Closing the season in April is Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by L. Peter Callender and featuring an original score by renowned local jazz composer Marcus Shelby. Productions will be staged at Brava Theater and at the African American Art & Culture Complex, both located in San Francisco. For tickets and information, the public may visit African-AmericanShakes.org or call 1-800-838-3006.
Brava enters its 3rd season under the direction of Artistic Director, Raelle Myrick-Hodges, with exciting experiments including new work development, premieres and new collaborations. Brava Theater, located in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district, is gearing up for its 2010-2011 season with a series of seldom produced works, premieres and innovative outlandish projects. The upcoming season includes a tribute to Stonewall's 40th Anniversary with Come As You Are; the Regional Premiere of Colin Teevan's Iph, an adaptation of Euripides' Iphigenia at Aulis; a radio play with a killer ending directed by Meiyin Wang; a presentation of works by curated international choreographer Joe Goode; the regional premiere of Paula Vogel's The Oldest Profession and a series of New Work Development to combat the female playwright syndrome noted by writer Marsha Norman in the feature American Theater article Not There Yet. What will it take to achieve equality for women in the theatre?
'The Dynamite Show' is a 'wildly unique' (NBC) song and dance review best described as Fame meets the Muppets. This up-beat musical spectacle will feature live neo-vaudevillian Dixie brass band tunes with 'jaw-dropping dance numbers' and slapstick antics. It will follow the colorful characters of Fou Fou Ha! to Hollywood, as they are invited to audition for a reality-TV talent competition.
'The Dynamite Show' is a 'wildly unique' (NBC) song and dance review best described as Fame meets the Muppets. This up-beat musical spectacle will feature live neo-vaudevillian Dixie brass band tunes with 'jaw-dropping dance numbers' and slapstick antics. It will follow the colorful characters of Fou Fou Ha! to Hollywood, as they are invited to audition for a reality-TV talent competition.
'The Dynamite Show' is a 'wildly unique' (NBC) song and dance review best described as Fame meets the Muppets. This up-beat musical spectacle will feature live neo-vaudevillian Dixie brass band tunes with 'jaw-dropping dance numbers' and slapstick antics. It will follow the colorful characters of Fou Fou Ha! to Hollywood, as they are invited to audition for a reality-TV talent competition.
After many years Brava! For Women in the arts presents it's first musical. D'Arcy Drollinger's darkly comedic rock satire, Scalpel!, will run through April 17th.
After many years Brava! For Women in the arts presents it's first musical. D'Arcy Drollinger's darkly comedic rock satire, Scalpel!, will run through April 17th.
After many years Brava! For Women in the arts presents it's first musical. D'Arcy Drollinger's darkly comedic rock satire, Scalpel!, will have it's world premiere on March 31st, 2010 and will run through April 17th.
Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.
Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.
Sri Lankan transgender performer D'Lo will perform his critically acclaimed work Ramble-Ations written and performed by D'Lo and directed by Adelina Anthony. Rambel-Ations characterizes a family's homeland as a forgotten entity in the American upbringing of D'Lo's southern California lifestyle.
With the commitment of its staff and board of directors, Brava! for Women in the Arts hopes to finish the renovation of its landmark building by spring 2010. The venue located in San Francisco's Mission District on 24th Street, plans a Fall opening of the facilities which include a street-side Cabaret/Music space, administrative offices and Greenroom.
After many years Brava! For Women in the arts presents it's first musical. D'Arcy Drollinger's darkly comedic rock satire, Scalpel!, will have it's world premiere on March 31st, 2010 and will run through April 17th.
'There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.' Maya Angelou. Brava! for Women in the Arts is proud to present the Me, Myself & I Series, a collection of solo works by emerging and established California writer and performers.
