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Jacob Kornbluth of STEPHANIE'S MARSHSTREAM at The Marsh Brings Clarity & Humor to Complex Issues
by Jim Munson - August 18, 2020
Emmy and Sundance Film Festival Award-winning writer and director Jacob Kornbluth will chat with Stephanie Weisman, Founder/Artistic Director of the Marsh this Thursday August 20th at 7:30pm PDT as part of the ongoing a?oeStephaniea??s MarshStreama?? series. Kornbluth will discuss his entertaining and informative new animated series, a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? created in collaboration with sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell, host and executive producer of CNNa??s Emmy-winning docu-series a?oeUnited Shades of America.a?? In light of current social issues facing the U.S., Bell and Kornbluth teamed up to make a?oeTalk Boring to Me,a?? which examines topics such as the gig economy, asylum and homelessness in short videos that capture Bella??s trademark humor intertwined with teachable moments. While Kornblutha??s recent work has focused mainly on film and video, he is perhaps equally well-known for his theater work, including collaborating on and directing three successful solo shows in San Francisco (The Moisture Seekers, Pumping Copy, Face by the Door). BroadwayWorld caught up with Kornbluth recently to talk about the genesis for the series and his history with The Marsh. In conversation, he is much like his new series a?" plainly smart and thoughtful, easily approachable, and prone to find cheeky humor in even the most serious of subjects. Speaking with him leaves you feeling better informed and somehow more hopeful, even as he himself would never claim to have all the answers.
San Francisco Performing Artists Demand City Give Higher Priority to Safely Managed Outdoor Events
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
A number of San Francisco performing artists and arts organizations will go on the public record at the San Francisco Entertainment Commission's scheduled meeting this evening, Tuesday August 18. The goal is to solicit the Commission's help in moving outdoor performing arts from Phase 4 of the City's COVID-19 Recovery Plans to Phase 2 or phase 3.
PianoFight Takes Over Flight Deck and Renames it PianoFight Oakland
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
San Francisco entertainment venue PianoFight has announced that it has taken over the Flight Deck, a 99-seat black box theater, and will rename it PianoFight Oakland.
New Leadership Announced For San Francisco Opera Center
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock announces the appointment of Carrie-Ann Matheson as Artistic Director of the San Francisco Opera Center (SFOC).
Word for Word Announces Their New Podcast Series WORD FOR WORDCAST
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2020
Word for Word continues their 2020 Season with the debut of their new podcast, the  WORD for WORDcast. The three premier episodes feature  E.M. Forstera??s 'The Machine Stops' and will be released from September 17-October 1.
ODC/Dance Presents DRINKS & A DANCE: WALK BACK THE CAT
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
ODC/Dance invites guests to take a trip back to the 1930s and treat themselves to an evening 'in' with Drinks & a Dance, an immersive virtual event, September 10, 2020.
George Gershwin Comes To Life When TheatreWorks Livestreams Hershey Felder
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
This fall, the legendary composer of a?oeRhapsody in Blue,a?? An American in Paris, and many more iconic American standards will come to life in a livestreamed performance of Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone a?" Live from Florence.
Margo Hall, Ely Sonny Orquiza And Donna Washington Lead Stagebridge Performing Classes
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2020
Stagebridge, the nation's first performing arts company for older adults, returns to a 12-week digital session showcasing pillars of the San Francisco Bay Area theater and storytelling communities and beyond leading into the fall.
Theatre Rhino Presents A Free Zoom Presentation Of DICKENS, By John Fisher
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation of A DICKENS, Conceived and Performed by John Fisher, on August 20, 2020 at 8pm.
A.C.T.'s Master Of Fine Arts Program Announces 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
Today, American Conservatory Theater announced the lineup that will make up the 2020-21 season for the acclaimed Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. All MFA productions in 2020 will be performed virtually and are included as part of A.C.T.'s newly-announced A.C.T. Anywhere season pass which gives patrons discounted access to all InterACT at Home programming, including virtual live-streamed (fixed viewing dates), on-demand (flexible viewing dates) streaming theater, and more.
San Francisco Ballet Releases New Dance Film, DANCE OF DREAMS
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
San Francisco Ballet announces the premiere of Dance of Dreams, a new dance film directed by Benjamin Millepied, featuring San Francisco Ballet dancers performing choreography by Justin Peck, Dwight Rhoden, Janie Taylor, and Christopher Wheeldon.
Opera San José Unveils 2020-21 Resident Artists For Upcoming Virtual/Live Season
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
General Director Khori Dastoor has unveiled Opera San José's 2020-21 Resident Artist company, welcoming the selected artists who will be part of Dastoor's inaugural year at the company's helm.  Opera San José's artist residency program is unique in the United States, in that the company seeks out emerging operatic talent and offers resident contracts, opportunities for artists to hone and develop their craft, and to perform in debut roles over the course of an entire year.
San Francisco Conservatory of Music and San Francisco Symphony Announce The Emerging Black Composers Project
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music and San Francisco Symphony are partnering for a major new initiative, The Emerging Black Composers Project, which will commission ten new works over the next ten years. Developed in partnership with the SFCM President's Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, the project will spotlight new music from early-career Black American composers.  
TheatreWorks Announces Updated 51st Season, Plus New Hershey Felder Livestream
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director Tim Bond and Executive Director Phil Santora announced today that the Tony Award-winning theatre will postpone the opening of its 51st mainstage season to March 2021, with eight plays presented through May 2022.
Sonoma Arts Live Cancels All Shows Through December 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Sonoma Arts Live has made the decision to cancel all fall shows through December of 2020.
San Francisco Playhouse Announces August Live Streaming Events
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
San Francisco Playhouse  announced five new episodes of its live streaming calendar, including three Zoomlet Live Play Readings and two Fireside Chats. The events will be streamed free of charge on the Company's website. Announcements of additional episodes and programming will be made over the coming weeks.
Ragazzi Boys Chorus Begins Virtual Rehearsals for Fall 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
Boys will lift their voices in song while sheltering in place as Ragazzi Boys Chorus begins remote rehearsals for the Fall 2020 semester on Wednesday, September 9. The acclaimed boys chorus has cancelled in-person gatherings to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, instead opting for choristers to continue singing and learning new music from home.
Bay Area Theatre Company Announces Pandemic-Themed Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
With the return of live theatrical performances no where in sight, many companies have resorted to Zoom technology to live stream shows while others have found themselves turning their theatres into video production facilities. Napa's Lucky Penny Productions is the latest to invest in a multi-camera system and has announced a new theatre festival to utilize it.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents Free Zoom Presentation A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. Conceived and performed by John Fisher, August 13, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One Live Performance Only.
BWW Review: LOOKING OVER PRESIDENT'S SHOULDERS at Tabard Theater, San Jose
by Paul Bolton - August 09, 2020
Drama revolving around the behind-the-scenes White House from the perspective of the Butler. Looking Over President's shoulder at the Tabard Theater San Jose, CA starring James Creer
AmiosWest and Perspective Theatre Company Present SHOTZSF: The Boredom Games 2020
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2020
AmiosWest presents a Covid-Era theatrical experience on YouTube live via Zoom.
Theatreworks Silicon Valley Hosts Adventurous Virtual Celebration FROM THEATREWORKS WITH LOVE
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2020
TheatreWorks hosts virtual 'From TheatreWorks with Love: A Party with Bond... Tim Bond'
Whippoorwill Arts Festival To Take Place Virtually This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
In an ongoing effort to celebrate the musical accomplishments, extraordinary talent, community spirit, and creative soul of artists, Whippoorwill Arts is gearing up for the first-ever virtual Whippoorwill Arts Festival this August 29th and 30th.
VIDEO: Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony Perform 'Moth Into Flame'
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2020
Metallica has released a new video on its official YouTube channel, featuring the San Francisco Symphony!
The Marsh Unveils New Daily Programming On Marshstream
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
The Marsh continues to offer a wide variety of new programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform.

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