Press Releases

All of our press releases are available for perusal. If you have any questions regarding any of the releases, please contact Public Relations Manager Evren Odcikin at evren@act-sf.org or 415.439.2418. Please note, this contact information is for journalists only.

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Bill Irwin Returns to San Francisco in Scapin
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Irwin reunites with San Francisco Pickle Family Circus alumni Geoff Hoyle, Randy Craig, Kimi Okada, and Keith Terry. The all-local cast also features A.C.T. core acting company members and A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program students and graduates.

Mark Rucker Named Associate Artistic Director at A.C.T.
Monday, August 2, 2010
The acclaimed director will helm three mainstage and conservatory shows next season.

Single Tickets for 2010-11 Season (Except Tales of the City) Go On Sale August 8
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Orchestra seating is limited for single-ticket purchases. Family four-packs for Scapin and A Christmas Carol will also be available.

A.C.T. Appoints Ellen Richard as Executive Director
Monday, July 12, 2010
Richard begins tenure August 17, having previously served as executive director at Second Stage Theatre Company and managing director at Roundabout Theatre Company.

A.C.T. Elects New Board Leadership and Members
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Philanthropic leaders Nancy Livingston and Rusty Rueff assume roles of chair and president of the A.C.T. Board of Trustees. Eleven new trustees from the worlds of business and philanthropy join A.C.T.'s ranks. Newly formed Emeritus Advisory Board to honor retiring trustees.

Jonathan Moscone to direct the West Coast premiere of Clybourne Park
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced that California Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director and celebrated Bay Area director Jonathan Moscone will direct the West Coast premiere of Bruce Norris's critically acclaimed Clybourne Park as part of A.C.T.'s 2010-11 season.

Clybourne Park Completes A.C.T.'s 2010-11 Line-up
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Bruce Norris's critically-acclaimed comedy about race and class will be A.C.T.'s first offering in the new year.

A.C.T.'s 2010-11 Season Spins Fantastic Tales
Friday, March 26, 2010
Highlights include the world premiere musical version of Armistead Maupin's groundbreaking series Tales of the City, with a creative team that includes Avenue Q's Jeff Whitty and Jason Moore and rock band Scissor Sisters's Jake Shears and John Garden; Master clown and Tony Award winner Bill Irwin directing and starring in his acclaimed adaptation of Molière's Scapin.

American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theatre, and Marin Theatre Company Partner for The Brother/Sister Plays
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Acclaimed trilogy by young playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney receives its West Coast premiere at the three theaters in the fall of 2010. Ambitious partnership promises to be an explosive start to the 2010-11 theater season.