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HEART IN THE 'HOOD to Play 2016 San Francisco Fringe

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As part of the 16-day San Francisco Fringe Festival, September 9 through 24! HEART in the HOOD plays Sept. 9, 11, 14 and 24 at the EXIT Studio in San Francisco.

The autobiographical true story by one of the Bay Area's finest character actors. Michael Sommers (Sense8- NETFLIX) moved from small town Vermont to inner-ciTy West Oakland... and came to love it! Sommers plays all 17 characters!

Through Sommers body, voice and harmonica, we hear the words, laugh with the optimism and begin to understand Mike's neighbors, the misunderstood and beautiful people of 22nd Street!

Performances dates and times are as follows: Sept. 9 at 8:30pm, Sept. 11 at 7pm, Sept 14 at 8:30pm, and Sept 24 at 4pm. The performance is 60 minutes and suitable for all ages. All performances located at EXIT Studio (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102). Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5, or online at www.MichaelSommers.com for $7.99. For more info, please visit www.sffringe.org

Michael Sommers' solo plays have received standing ovations in San Francisco, Vermont, Bolinas, Berkeley and beyond! Acclaimed for his authenticity, courage and honesty, Sommers keeps it entertaining by infusing his dramatic storytelling with music, song, mime and dance. "Sommers takes the audience on a trip that makes you see that world in a whole new light. A beautiful light."

Sommers is best known for his work as "Bug" in NETFLIX's acclaimed series, Sense8!

"The stories are sweet, moving, sad, and at times funny... Sommers takes the audience on a trip that makes you see that world in a whole new light. A beautiful light.

This show touches your heart, and makes you think-one of my favorite kinds of shows."

KING'S RIVER LIFE MAGAZINE (March, 2016)

Review by Lorie Ham

"Narrated, acted out and even sung, Sommers' gritty tale was convincingly hilarious, sad, dramatic and deeply touching...

Sommers show is highly entertaining storytelling... delivery was what one might expect of a veteran professional actor... an evening of delightful entertainment."

Jim Lowe, Arts Editor, Montpelier Times Argus (Vermont)

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