InterACT Events
At A.C.T.’s free InterACT events, you can mingle with cast members, join interactive workshops with theater artists, and meet fellow theatergoers at hosted celebrations in our lounges.
Teacher Previews
Teacher Preview nights include hosted pre-show drinks and snacks, a workshop to help you prepare your students for the show, and a ticket for the preview performance. Tickets are just $20, or free if you’ve already reserved seats for your class to the student matinee.
For more information, timing of the preshow gathering, or to access the discount code, contact education@act-sf.org.
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Thu, Sep 12 at 7:30pm
A Whynot Christmas Carol | Tue, Nov 26 at 6:30pm
Nobody Loves You | Thu, Mar 6 at 7:30pm
The Comedy of Errors | Tue, Apr 22 at 6:30pm
Co-Founders | Thu, June 5 at 7:30pm
Kim’s Convenience | TBD
**Teacher Preview pricing will be available for Two Trains Running on Thu, Apr 17 at 7:30pm, however, there will not be a workshop or happy hour at that performance.
Post-show Conversations (Tue 7pm, or Wed or Sun matinee)
Want to learn more about the performance you just watched? Stay in your seat after the show, and join us for a thought-provoking Q&A with the artistic team and/or cast following the performance.
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Tue, Sep 24 at 6:30pm; Sun, Sep 29 at 1pm; Wed, Oct 2 at 2pm
A Whynot Christmas Carol | none
Nobody Loves You | Tue, Mar 18 at 6:30pm; Sun, Mar 23 at 1pm; Wed, Mar 26 at 2pm
Two Trains Running | Tue, Apr 15 at 6:30pm
The Comedy of Errors | Sun, Apr 27 at 1pm
Co-Founders | Tue, June 17 at 6:30pm; Sun, June 22 at 1pm; Wed, July 2 at 2pm
Kim’s Convenience | Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:30pm; Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 1pm; Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 2pm
Pride Night with A.C.T. (Wed eve)
Mix and mingle at an LGBTQ+ themed party before the show. We'll be offering hosted snacks along with discounted drink specials. Doors open 1 hour prior to curtain.
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Wed, Sep 25 at 7:30pm
A Whynot Christmas Carol | none
Nobody Loves You | Wed, Mar 19 at 7:30pm
Two Trains Running | none
The Comedy of Errors | Wed, Apr 23 at 7:30pm
Co-Founders | Wed, June 18 at 7:30pm
Kim’s Convenience | Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 7:30pm
Tasting Night (Tue eve)
Meet fellow theatergoers and get to know one of our local vendors at this hosted event before the show.
The doors open for Tasting Nights one hour prior to curtain.
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Tue, Oct 1 at 6:30pm
A Whynot Christmas Carol | none
Nobody Loves You | Tue, Mar 25 at 6:30pm
Two Trains Running | none
The Comedy of Errors | none
Co-Founders | Tue, June 24 at 6:30pm
Kim’s Convenience | Tue, Oct 7, 2025 at 6:30pm
Playtime (Sat matinee)
Organized by our Education and Community Programs department, Playtime workshops explore the artistic process of each of our productions. Led by a member of the creative team or a local theater artist, these workshops will guide you through a creative process related to the production you're about to see. These workshops are hands on, participatory, and open to all ages.
For more information about a specific show or to RSVP for Playtime, please contact education@act-sf.org. (Information will be released and RSVPs accepted 3–4 weeks prior to each date.)
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Sat, Oct 5 at 2pm
Nobody Loves You | Sat, Mar 29 at 2pm
Two Trains Running | none
The Comedy of Errors | none
Co-Founders | Sat, June 28 at 2pm
Kim’s Convenience | Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 2pm
Sensory Friendly Performance
Sensory friendly performances, also called relaxed performances, are designed to create an experience in the theater for neurodiverse audiences or anyone who has sensory sensitivities that might impact their ability to feel comfortable in a typical theater-going experience. For more specifics, please visit our Accessibility page.
Performance Dates and Times:
A Whynot Christmas Carol | Wed, Dec 18 at 1pm
Tango Night
Arrive at 6pm for the 7:30pm performance of Private Lives, and head up to the Garret on the 5th floor for a free preshow discussion and demonstration of tango and its history. This event will feature Lisette Perelle, the Private Lives tango instructor, and is open to all ticketholders. The bar will be open upstairs so come enhance your performance experience with this special event!
Performance Dates and Times:
Private Lives | Thu, Sep 19 at 6pm