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EXIT THEATRE

890 G St, Arcata, CA 95521
Arcata, CA


EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival will showcase twelve selected plays, each with a runtime of up to 15 minutes. The festival runs from June ...



EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival Seeks Submissions


by Stephi Wild - December 01, 2025

EXIT Theatre seeks plays for its 2026 Short Play Festival. Only one play will be accepted from each playwright. Plays should be no more than 15 minutes in length and submitted by email as a PDF or Word attachment....

SF Fringe Fest Reveals Increased Sales and Best Of Fringe Awards


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2025

The 2025 San Francisco Fringe Festival revealed sales of 159% over the 2024 festival which itself was up 35% from 2023. Learn more about the Festival here!...

Terry Baum's LESBO SOLO: MY GAY HISTORY PLAY is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley


by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 12, 2025

The Marsh Berkeley will present the latest work from pioneer lesbian playwright Terry Baum—Lesbo Solo: My Gay History Play, co-directed by Sarah Alberston and Bill Peters. Learn more!...

OY, WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT LOVE is Coming to The Marsh Berkeley This Fall


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2025

The Marsh Berkeley will host acclaimed playwright and performer Steve Budd for a new, Jewish take on his hit show What They Said About Love, titled Oy, What They Said About Love, taking the stage in the East Bay this fall....

EXIT Theatre Reveals Fringe Festival Lineup


by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2025

EXIT Theatre will present the 34th Annual San Francisco Fringe Festival from August 8 through August 24, 2025. The festival will present 45 performances by 15 different indie theater companies....

Review: COST OF FREE- A CONVERSATION WITH SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPE'S MICHAEL GENE SULLIVAN


by Steve Murray - May 09, 2025

The San Francisco Mime Troupe, founded in 1959, started with movement 'Events' with visual art elements and music, segued to commedia dell’arte, and now presents fully fledged outdoor political musical theatre with a decidedly “left” bent. ...

EXIT Theatre to Reopen Taylor Street Theatre Following Renovations


by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 26, 2024

After renovations this fall returned the venue to its black box origins, EXIT Theatre is re-opening the 49-seat Taylor Street Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of shows!...

California Shakespeare Theater Will Close its Doors


by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024

California Shakespeare Theater, known as Cal Shakes, will close its doors. A statement on the company's website, from Executive Director Clive Worsley, cites 'insurmountable financial impasse' as the reason for the closure. ...

Past Shows

Box [M]
8/8 - 8/24/2025


Box [M] is a creative exploration of the bond between a father and his trans son, presented through a blend of visual storytelling, dance, circus, ...


Due to an unforeseen apocalypse this will be our final performance is a one-man clown variety show by Abraham Dover, featuring the character Gherkin Picklewater. ...


Formerly Incarcerated Voices On Stage features powerful solo performances by Christina Aanestad and Algiin Ford, members of the Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project. Aanestad shares ...


How Many Characters? A One Person Show by Rebekah Kouy-Ghadosh features a diverse array of comedic characters and original music. Audiences can expect to meet ...

How Men Talk About Love
8/8 - 8/24/2025


How Men Talk About Love is a comedy by Beau Davis that explores two men's experiences of finding love and how it has transformed their ...


I am trying to think of some way to make the title shorter because this one is way too long I think we can all ...


Kurt Bodden brings his third solo show to the San Francisco Fringe Festival, showcasing his unique blend of wit and physicality. Through humor and exasperation, ...

Just Be Happy
8/8 - 8/24/2025


Just Be Happy is a solo clown show by Kendra Ferguson featured in the 34th Annual San Francisco Fringe Festival. This performance explores humor and ...


Mothers Past, Daughters Future features two solo performances that delve into complex familial themes. Meighan O’Brien's Orphan Girl uses physical theater and dramatic monologue to ...

Oh Johnny
8/8 - 8/24/2025


Oh Johnny is a one-woman theatrical clown show by Molly Shannon that delves into a shadowy realm filled with parlor séances and film noir plot ...


Some things you should know about my mom tells the story of an artist who identifies as the “first intentionally single mom,” navigating life as ...

Speak English
8/8 - 8/24/2025


Speak English by Vanessa Kamp explores themes of perception, labor, class, and xenophobia, inviting audiences to reflect on the complexities of identity. The performance examines ...

The Omega Male Program
8/8 - 8/24/2025


The Omega Male Program is a satirical exploration of the self-help industry, specifically focusing on those who exploit the vulnerabilities of lonely and depressed men. ...

Therapist Zero
8/8 - 8/24/2025


Therapist Zero follows a father's journey as he strives to navigate the challenges of parenting while trying to break free from the patterns of his ...


Who’s that? Duh it’s God is a sharply funny and personal exploration by Marion Lovinger that delves into one woman's quest for meaning. The show ...

Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela?
Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela?
8/16 - 8/18/2024


Hey Pamela? Yes Pamela? ,  comedy by Pamela H. Leahigh, Washington DC. A two person show where the second person changes each night. That performer ...

Blackout: A One Woman Show


Blackout: A One Woman Show, awarded “Best Drama” at New York City’s 2023 United Solo Festival, comes to The Exit Theatre in Arcata Grab a ...

The Diplomats
The Diplomats
5/12 - 5/28/2016


With manic glee, Martin Schwartz's new comedy tears down the veneer of professional politeness ... and shows audiences what diplomats are "really" like underneath. The ...

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