Macbeth at African-American Shakespeare Company

Get Ready for a Spectacular Musical Journey with CROWNS by Regina Taylor at the Center Repertory Company

August 08, 2023

Join in at the Center Repertory Company for an unforgettable musical experience with 'Crowns.' Don't miss out on this roof-raising celebration filled with vibrant performances and captivating storytelling.

San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company Announces 2023-24 Season

July 15, 2023

The 29th season of San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company will see its Artistic Director L. Peter Callender taking on two of what he terms “bucket list roles.” First as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman in October, followed by Shylock in the Merchant of Venice in May.

Fred Pitts' AREN'T YOU…? is Coming to The Marsh San Francisco in July

June 20, 2023

After a successful East Bay run, Fred Pitts’ Aren’t You…? comes to The Marsh San Francisco.

Theatre Rhinoceros to Present PERICLES in May

April 30, 2023

Theatre Rhinoceros & Yerba Buena Gardens Festival will present PERICLES by William Shakespeare, conceived and directed by John Fisher, May 26-27, 2023 at Yerba Buena Gardens. Performances are free.

The Marsh Berkeley to Present Fred Pitts in AREN'T YOU…? Beginning Next Month

March 04, 2023

The Marsh Berkeley will present Fred Pitts' lauded solo work Aren't You…? which recounts his hilarious journey to visit all 21 California Mission churches, where he discovers that being black makes him an instant celebrity – the question is which one? The piece follows Pitts on a summer-long tour to one Mission after the next, encountering docents and fellow tourists. 

NCTC Announces Colman Domingo's Touching And Offbeat Family Dramedy, DOT

January 14, 2022

In March, New Conservatory Theatre Center will produce critically-acclaimed playwright Colman Domingo's Dot. Full of love, laughter, and absolute chaos, this moving and hilarious play offers a look at a woman losing herself in the past and the family trying to keep her in the present.

New Conservatory Theatre Center Announces World Premiere Adaptation Of Harrison David Rivers' INTERLUDE

August 25, 2021

In October, New Conservatory Theatre Center will celebrate 40 years of serving the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and its long-awaited return to live performances with the inaugural production of their benchmark 21-22 Season, Interlude by Harrison David Rivers.

Palo Alto Players Presents Original Solo Play AREN'T YOU…?

July 13, 2021

Palo Alto Players for the first time in its recent history will premiere an original one-man show by Bay Area actor Fred Pitts. AREN’T YOU…? recounts Pitts’ hilarious journey to visit all 21 California Mission churches, where he discovers being black makes him an instant celebrity – the question is which one?

Arts Midwest Announces 2020-2021 Shakespeare in American Communities Grants

June 29, 2020

Arts Midwest today announced the recipients of $1.17 million in Shakespeare in American Communities grants, with $1 million going to professional theater companies partnering with schools, and $170,000 going to organizations partnering with facilities in the juvenile justice system.

The African-American Shakespeare Company Will Bring its 2019/20 Season to a Close with Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES

February 27, 2020

The African-American Shakespeare Company will present Noël Coward's classic Private Lives, directed by Clay David for six performances only this April. This draws their 2019/20 season to a close, a season that has seen the company mount a much-praised Othello, their annual holiday Cinderella, and the dramatic satire The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae.

Nicole Parizeau's THE HUMAN OUNCES Opens Saturday at Berkeley City Club

February 13, 2020

The Central Works 30th Anniversary Season launches with world premiere #66, from the Central Works Writers Workshop. A new play about art and scandal, The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau running Feb 15a?"Mar 15 (Previews Feb. 13 &14). In The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau, aspects of cancel culture from across the ages are explored in this new play about art and scandal.  A fine old painting on the gallery wall is holding pride of place in the museum. The painter? An old master in his own right, admired worldwide, historically important, and an inspiration to thousands. And revealed as a monster. What now? The art is not the artist; should it pay for the sins of he who painted it?

Racial Assumptions Explored In AREN'T YOU...? At The Marsh SF

February 13, 2020

The Marsh San Francisco presents Aren't Youa???, the newest solo show by actor Fred Pitts recounting his hilarious journey to visit all 21 California Mission churches, where he discovers being black makes him an instant celebrity a?" the question is which one? Set in the Summer of 2012, Pitts finds himself at one Mission after the next, encountering docents and fellow tourists.

Cast Named For Nicole Parizeau's THE HUMAN OUNCE At Berkeley City Club

January 10, 2020

Central Works 2020 Celebratory 30th Season begins February 15 and runs through November 15, 2020 featuring 4 new world premieres plays.