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August 3–19, 2012
"90 minutes of nonstop hilarity . . . a tour de force of physical comedy [and] a gift to the Bay Area." —San Francisco Chronicle
"Do it again, Lorenzo." After receiving ecstatic ovations last winter, Lorenzo Pisoni's irresistible stage memoir returns for an exclusive limited engagement. Pisoni takes us under the big top with the incredible true story of growing up as the youngest member of San Francisco's Pickle Family Circus. Celebrating the complicated, no-holds-barred life of a performer, Pisoni shows off the tricks of the trade he learned from his father, Pickle cofounder Larry Pisoni. A hilarious and heartfelt event that will delight audiences of all ages, Humor Abuse dazzles with unforgettable stories and mesmerizing routines.
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September 13–October 7, 2012
"Stunning and pulse-pounding" —Time Out New York
Winner of the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play
Directed by the legendary George C. Wolfe in its 2011 Tony Award–winning staging, this acclaimed revival of Larry Kramer's landmark 1985 drama follows a circle of friends in New York as they struggle to understand the mysterious disease ravaging the gay community. Dismissed by politicians and frustrated by doctors, their differences could tear them apart—or change the world. An unflinching and unforgettable play that remains pertinent and prescient, Kramer's unapologetic tackling of the AIDS epidemic, gay marriage, and our national healthcare system casts theatrical light on issues that are as present in today's national discourse as they were when the play first premiered a quarter of a century ago. This "deeply affecting" (The New York Times) and "riveting" (Newsday) work mixes acerbic wit with suspenseful drama to create an outrageous and totally unforgettable look at the early days of the AIDS crisis. The Normal Heart delivers one of the most powerful evenings you'll ever spend at the theater.
The Normal Heart is presented in association with Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, D.C., by special arrangement with Daryl Roth.
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October 25–November 18, 2012
"Shattering in its poignancy" —Los Angeles Times
"[Dukakis's] every gesture serves to communicate; this is a study in the art of acting." —Variety
Direct from its acclaimed sold-out premiere in Los Angeles, this sweeping production of Elektra brings an exquisite new translation of the timeless Greek tragedy to the Bay Area. After her father is murdered by her mother, Elektra is driven by grief, perpetually reliving the horrific event to refuel her burning need for revenge. A feast of poetic language featuring haunting original music by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer David Lang, Elektra features two of A.C.T.'s most beloved performers: core acting company member René Augesen in the title role and associate artist Olympia Dukakis as the Chorus Leader. |
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November 30–December 24, 2012
Performances sell out quickly. Act now for the best seats and prices!
"A smash hit! Holiday traditions don't get any better." —Stark Insider
"The best Christmas Carol ever!"—Jan Wahl, KCBS
Featuring a lively cast of dozens, gorgeous costumes, and those deliciously spooky ghosts, the Bay Area's favorite holiday tradition returns with a sparkling, music-infused production of A Christmas Carol. Bring your family, bring your friends, and check your "humbugs" at the door!
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January 17–February 10, 2013
"[Williams is] a poet of the human heart" —The New York Times
"Enthralling" —Variety
A.C.T. presents a sumptuous imagining of Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize–winning work. When fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois arrives at her sister Stella's home in New Orleans, she quickly arouses the attention of Stella's husband, Stanley Kowalski, a primal and violently sensual force of nature. In this twisted web of turmoil and passion, the tension builds as fantasy clashes with reality and Blanche's sordid history catches up to her. Filled with iconic characters, this passionate drama features A.C.T. core acting company member René Augesen as the troubled and mesmerizing Blanche DuBois.
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February 28–March 24, 2013
"Walker can write crackling lines [with] constant laughter" —The New York Times
When Dean returns home from the war in Iraq, he discovers that his superior sniper skills don't get him very far in the working world. He readjusts to non-bunker life by moving in with his parents and pregnant ex-wife, then takes the only job he can get—with a crusading politician on her own mission for "truth and justice." A hilarious dark comedy about the hypocrisies and politics of postwar living, Dead Metaphor showcases the imaginative, audacious work of one of Canada's most acclaimed playwrights.
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April 4–28, 2013
"[Yew has] visionary direction" —Entertainment Today
In the spirit of the beloved hit The Black Rider, A.C.T. continues the tradition of introducing eclectic, unforgettable musical projects to the stage. A powerful hip-hop opera, Stuck Elevator is based on the true story of a Chinese restaurant deliveryman who was trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours. Sounding the alarm will open the doors to freedom, but calling for help also means calling for attention—with dire consequences for this illegal immigrant. Inventively staged by internationally acclaimed artist Chay Yew, Stuck Elevator unleashes an evocative collision of stories, sounds, instruments, and ideas.
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May 3–June 9, 2013
"#1 Theatrical Event of the Year! A necessary reminder of the transporting power that is unique to theater" —The New York Times
"A pulsating epic" —Daily Mail
"A landmark event" —The Independent
"Electrifying" —Independent on Sunday
"Magnificent" —New York Observer
After transfixing audiences across the globe and receiving unanimous critical acclaim worldwide, the National Theatre of Scotland's revolutionary production of Black Watch makes its highly anticipated Bay Area premiere. Inspired by interviews with soldiers who served in Iraq with Scotland's nearly 300-year-old Black Watch regiment, this hauntingly powerful depiction of war is so inventive and groundbreaking in scope that it demands a completely unique performance venue—and will take over the long-dormant Drill Court at San Francisco's historic Mission Armory. Splicing together exquisitely deployed stagecraft, from choreographed marches and Scottish ballads to searing video news footage, Black Watch captures the layered state of being at war, from moment to gripping moment. A transformative theatrical event you don't want to miss, Black Watch delivers a visceral, unforgettable experience.
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May 16–June 9, 2013
"Stoppard's richest, most ravishing comedy" —The New York Times
"Profound, mercilessly funny, and moving" —San Francisco Chronicle
In pursuit of a major literary sensation, two obsessive modern-day scholars piece together the volatile and passionate events that took place centuries earlier. Set in a sprawling English country house, Arcadia moves between the 19th century and the present through a series of love stories, as characters from both eras discover connections, unearth mysteries, and unravel hidden truths about the nature of heat and desire. Filled with gorgeous language—and brimming with romance—Arcadia is "the perfect blend of brains and emotion, wit and heartache" (The New York Times).
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Plays, artists, theaters, and schedules are subject to change.
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