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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.
EXIT Theatre to Present FRINGE SNEAK PEEK
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
EXIT Theatre will be presenting FRINGE SNEAK PEEK, a celebration of the San Francisco Fringe Festival, streaming live on Facebook.com/EXITTheatreSF/live from September 13 to September 19, 2020.
Transcendence Theatre Company Presents I HOPE YOU DANCE As Part Of 2020 Online Season
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
For the third production in their 2020 Best Night Ever Online Virtual Season, Transcendence Theatre Company will present I Hope You Dance, August 14th through 16th, 21st through 23rd, and will be offered on the Transcendence Theatre Company website through the online platform YouTube.
Smuin Extends Virtual Classes, Including HAMILTON-Inspired Hip Hop Class for A Cause
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
Since launching in April, Smuin Contemporary Ballet has led hundreds of aspiring and professional dancers at home through more than 350 hours of Virtual Classes. The latest extension (August 10 a?" September 4) announces the continuation of these popular classes taught by Smuin dancers and alumni, providing all levels of at-home dancersa?"beginner, intermediate, and advanceda?"with Zoom-based drop-in lessons in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and more.
Opera San José Announces New Trustees, Creates Emeritus Committee
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
Opera San José has announced the election of Pravesh Mehra of Saratoga, and Cathy Lazarus of Los Altos, to its Board of Directors.
Theatre Rhinoceros Presents A Free Zoom Show EXERCISE!
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation EXERCISE! Conceived and performed by John Fisher, August 6, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One live performance only.
Khalia Davis Joins BACT As Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2020
Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) has appointed director, performer, educator, and longtime collaborator Khalia Davis to the new role of Artistic Director.
San Francisco Opera Costumers Make and Donate 10,000th Mask
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2020
Members of the San Francisco Opera costume department have been helping to make masks since April, The Union Journal reports. Now, the group of over 20 mask-makers has reached a milestone, making and donating their 10,000th mask on July 31.
San Francisco Opera's Interactive Lecture Series Features Social Themes in Opera During August
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2020
 San Francisco Opera's Department of Diversity, Equity and Community (DEC) continues its online, weekly, interactive lecture series, Opera Aficionado, throughout the month of August with a focus on social themes in opera.
Los Altos Stage Company Presents Los Altos Stage Company Announces New Education Director
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2020
Los Altos Stage Company (LASC) is saying goodbye to founding Education Director, Jillian Toby Cummings, and hello to new Education Director/Associate Artistic Director, Gary Ferguson, effective August 1, 2020.   Cummings has been LASC's Education Director since joining the Company in February 2016, when she founded LASC's now highly successful education programs. Jillian's responsibilities also include management of Los Altos Youth Theatre's (LAYT) three annual on-stage productions.  
Bay Area Artists Produce Monthly Virtual New Works Festival, OUR DIGITAL STORIES
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
While all Bay Area theatres are currently dark as we near almost half a year in quarantine, the new ensemble of artists at Our Digital Stories have begun work on an updated form of theatre: brand new works written specifically for a virtual format, that act as a hybrid between a play and a short film.
In CERULEAN, Stanford Artists Create A Digital Play Exploring An Authentic Internet
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
As theaters have shuttered their in-person spaces and universities have shifted to online classes for the immediate future, Stanford artists have created a live video performance about connecting over technology. Like Bard College's Mad Forest and the Public Theater's What Do We Need to Talk About, the performance explores the possibilities for theater on the web.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces IN GOOD COMPANY, New Episodic Podcast Series
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced the release of a brand-new podcast, In Good Company, available for streaming and download starting August 26, with weekly episodes made available every Wednesday.
The Central Works Script Club Offers BAMBOOZLED by Patricia Milton
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2020
The Central Works Script Club, is a monthly book club - for plays! For episode #3, the Script Club offering is Bamboozled by the award-winning playwright Patricia Milton. Bamboozled, which will be available to read on the Central Works website (centralworks.org) starting August 4, was developed by Ms. Milton in the Central Works Writers Workshop.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents Annual Benefit CRESCENDO: VOICES RISING; Billy Porter to be Honored
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2020
Today, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) announced that the Chorus's annual benefit, Crescendo, will take place virtually Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. COVID-19 and social justice protests around the world have inspired SFGMC to usher in a new era of its signature Crescendo gala with Crescendo: Voices Rising.
MarshStream Announces its Line-up Through August 16
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2020
The Marsh continues to offer a wide variety of new programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform.
Theatre Rhinocerous Presents THE SCAMMER - VAN MEEGEREN AND THE DISLOCATIONS OF DISASTER Online
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
Theatre Rhinoceros presents a FREE Zoom/Facebook Live presentation: THE SCAMMER: Van Meegeren and the Dislocations of Disaster, conceived and performed by John Fisher, July 30, 2020 at 8pm FREE! One live performance only.
San Francisco Trolley Dances Moves From The Street To The Screen
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, Epiphany Dance Theater has announced that the 17th annual San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD) will move from the street to the screen. All of the artists and companies originally announced will be filmed on location at sites throughout the Dogpatch and Bayview Hunters Point District. Online screenings will then take place at 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, October 17 to 18.
Plethos Productions Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2020
Plethos Productions will present Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing -- à la reality TV show!
A Floating Cinema is Coming to San Francisco in September
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
Floating Cinema is back, but this time with a twist! This unique cinema is coming to San Francisco on 2nd September for one week only! 
A KIDS PLAY ABOUT RACISM Premieres Online August 1 and 2
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2020
Lead producers Bay Area Children's Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre and Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, in a collaboration with 37 other theatres that serve young audiences across the United States, will present A Kids Play About Racism.
The Young People's Teen Musical Theatre Company Presents Masterclass With Lena Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
Take advantage of the opportunity to be a part of a master class and Q & A session with YPTMTC Alum and Tony Award Winner, LENA HALL!

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