The Marsh San Francisco announces the extension of "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?," Irma Herrera’s hit solo show weaving history and comedic insights into stories about names, shedding light and throwing shade on societal prejudices and assumptions. When giving her name its correct Spanish pronunciation, she often gets the “where are you from?” question. The assumption: that she is a foreigner. Irma’s family has been in South Texas for generations, and the award-winning social justice activist, lawyer, and journalist thinks of herself as American as apple pie. Irma’s notes from American history and laugh out-loud humor invite audience members to consider what it will take for everyone to get along.
For information or to order tickets visit themarsh.org or call (415) 282-3055 (Monday through Friday, 1-4pm).
WHEN:
Currently running thru Dec. 8
New dates: Dec. 22, 2018 – Jan. 26, 2019
SHOWS:
Currently: 8pm Thursdays, 5pm Saturdays
New times: 5pm Saturdays
Videos
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Cinderella
Hillbarn Theatre (12/4 - 12/28) | |
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“After Sleepwalking: Music by Women and Nonbinary Composers”
Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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Live At the Orinda 2025-2026 Concert Season
Orinda Theatre (10/5 - 5/10) | |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (3/6 - 3/8) | |
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Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets
Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (1/23 - 1/25) | |
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A Brass and Organ Christmas at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral (12/15 - 12/15) | |
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Les Miserables
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (4/29 - 5/3) | |
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