EXIT Theatre Announces 2020 Season: Pushing Borders
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Since 1983 EXIT Theatre has been presenting independent and emerging artists in the Tenderloin Arts/Theatre district of San Francisco. For our 2020 season, we're pushing the parameters of the possible through performance. From festivals to new works, co-pros to touring artists, we're thrilled to provide a platform for underrepresented voices, and performers on the edge. www.theexit.org
Fifth Annual Fog City Magic Fest February 5-8
Our annual festival of magic-making and mystery, co-curated by Christian Cagigal and Jay Alexander.
Never the Sinner March 6-14
Part courtroom drama, part documentary, by American playwright John Logan. A unique co-production with South Lake Tahoe's Duke Theatre.
Third Annual Burlesque Extravaganza March 18-21
Putting the EXTRA in Extravaganza, four unique evenings featuring some of the Bay Area's sultriest sirens. Curated by artist-in-residence Red Velvet.
Chased June 12-27
When a centuries-old mystic returns with warnings of a coming darkness, Zoe, an orphaned street magician must decide if destroying one monster is worth her becoming another. A World Premiere production by Jason Mendez, directed by Amanda Ortmayer.
20th Century Project July 16-August 8
Ten of San Francisco's best playwrights come together to create ten short pieces chronicling the American 20th Century. Conceived of and curated by artist-in-residence Stuart Bousel.
Crippled August 12-15
On tour from Canada, a powerful piece about living with disability through a queer lens, by Fringe artist Paul David Power. US Premiere!
29th San Francisco Fringe Festival September 10-19
The oldest grassroots theatre festival in the Bay Area, and part of a worldwide Fringe community. Non-curated, non-juried, open to all!
11th Annual San Francisco Olympians Festival November 4-21
Commissioned playwrights will create original pieces based on classic fairytales and folklore. A festival-in residence, curated by Stuart Bousel.
IncivilitySF Annual Showcase November 6-7
An irreverent showcase of politically-inspired work from San Francisco's underground, just in time for election day. Join the Resistance!
EXIT Cafe lineup Year-round
We have regular performances in our cozy EXIT Cafe, including Magic, Burlesque, and works-in-development. Go to http://www.theexit.org/now/ for more information on upcoming cafe shows.
Cutting Ball Theater Year-round
A company-in-residence at EXIT on Taylor also produces a full season of shows, go to www.cuttingball.com for more information on their upcoming shows and season.

Videos
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The Still Point: An Immersive Experience SOMArts Cultural Center (7/16-7/25) |
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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark SPARC (7/03-7/26) |
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“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” San Francisco Playhouse (5/14-6/27) |
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The Death of Meyerhold Shotgun Players Ashby Stage (11/28-1/01) |
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Dear San Francisco Club Fugazi (9/16-9/30) |
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Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu July 2 8pm Elbo Room Jack London (7/02-7/02) |
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Ah Ha! Circus Bella (6/03-7/26) |
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James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Native Sons Hall (6/26-6/26) |
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Pamela Gaye Walker’s Little BIG Mouth The Marsh Berkeley (7/12-8/02) |
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Golden Gate Park Band Golden Gate Bandshell (4/26-9/27) |
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