A soldier returns from the Middle East to find work in this audacious and hilarious dark comedy
Special added event:
Phil Bronstein joins Carey Perloff on March 20 following the 8 p.m. performance.
Running time:
1 hour and 45 minutes. There is a 15 minute intermission.
When Dean returns home from the war in the Middle East and hits the job market, he discovers that his superior military skills don't get him very far in the business world. He readjusts to non-bunker life by moving in with his aging parents and pregnant ex- (and soon-to-be current) wife. When he is offered a job as poster boy for a crusading politician on her own mission for "truth and justice," his military ethics collide with the unscrupulous world of national political campaigns—and he discovers that his unique skill set may be his best asset after all. A hilarious dark comedy that satirizes the hypocrisies and politics of postwar living, Dead Metaphor showcases the imaginative, audacious work of one of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights.
Special Event: March 20, 8 p.m.
Phil Bronstein, esteemed journalist and Executive Chair of the Board for the Center for Investigative Reporting, joins A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff for a special postshow discussion immediately following the 8 p.m. performance of Dead Metaphor on Wednesday, March 20. The discussion will explore issues raised by Dead Metaphor, including nationwide unemployment rates among veterans and the politics of postwar living. Bronstein will also discuss his recent investigative report on the Navy Seal responsible for killing Osama Bin Laden who has since had difficulty finding a job back at home. Read Bronstein's acclaimed article online at http://cironline.org/theshooter. Seating guaranteed only for Dead Metaphor ticket holders.
Special Event: March 20, 8 p.m.
Phil Bronstein, esteemed journalist and Executive Chair of the Board for the Center for Investigative Reporting, joins A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff for a special postshow discussion immediately following the 8 p.m. performance of Dead Metaphor on Wednesday, March 20. The discussion will explore issues raised by Dead Metaphor, including nationwide unemployment rates among veterans and the politics of postwar living. Bronstein will also discuss his recent investigative report on the Navy Seal responsible for killing Osama Bin Laden who has since had difficulty finding a job back at home. Read Bronstein's acclaimed article online at http://cironline.org/theshooter. Seating guaranteed only for Dead Metaphor ticket holders.
Prologue
March 5, 5:30 p.m.
Before the curtain goes up, get behind the artistic process at this fascinating preshow discussion with the director and artistic staff.
Theater on the Couch
March 8, 8 p.m.
Following the show, discuss the minds, motives, and behaviors of the characters with Dr. Mason Turner, chief of psychiatry at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
Audience Exchanges
March 12, 7 p.m.
March 17, 2 p.m.—with special guest Amy Fairweather, Swords to Plowshares Policy Director
March 20, 2 p.m.
March 20, 8 p.m.—with special guest Phil Bronstein
Learn firsthand what goes into the making of great theater. After the show, join us for a lively onstage chat with the actors, designers, and artists who develop the work onstage.
OUT with A.C.T.
March 13, 8 p.m.
The best LGBT night in town! Mingle with the cast and fellow theatergoers while enjoying free drinks and treats at this popular afterparty.
Wine SeriesNEW!
March 19, 7 p.m.
Before the show, raise a glass at this wine tasting event featuring unique wines from The Barrel Room, a popular wine bar located in Union Square.
PlayTimeNEW!
March 23, 2 p.m.
Before this matinee performance, get hands-on with theater with the artists who make it happen at this interactive workshop.
*Most events are free for ticket holders. Please note that performance times vary.
Bike to the Theater Nights
Join us for Bike to the Theater Nights on February 28 and March 7! When you bike to the theater for one of these performances, you'll enjoy a special discount on tickets and free valet bike parking.
In partnership with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC), A.C.T. will host Bike to the Theater Night on February 28 and March 7. The SFBC will offer free valet bike parking, and patrons who bike to the theater will receive a special discount on tickets that evening ($35 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, or $10 Balcony, using code COMEDYSFBC online or by phone). Valet bike parking will be available one hour prior to curtain. Bicycles will be attended throughout the evening. Patrons are asked to bring their own locks. To learn more about the SFBC, visit www.sfbike.org.
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