The Strand Theater
& The Rueff 1127 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
A dynamic and intimate performance complex filled with the creative energy of the most exciting artists of the Bay Area and beyond, The Strand had its much-anticipated opening in spring 2015.
Located directly across from Civic Center’s lively UN Plaza, The Strand boasts a 283-seat theater, a 120-seat event and performance space, and a welcoming lobby and cafe that is open to city residents seeking a new destination in the Central Market neighborhood.
The Strand allows A.C.T. the flexibility to stage an expanded range of productions each season, including specially commissioned new work, cabaret and theater performances by A.C.T.’s Young Conservatory students, educational workshops with school partners, event rentals for community groups, and celebrations for the A.C.T. community.
Most significantly, The Strand allows A.C.T. to deepen its impact on the city and community through the transformative power of theater.
The Strand Theater is located steps away from the Civic Center BART station.
Theater Walkthrough and Seat Map
Use this interactive walkthrough to get a look at all of the spaces at the Strand Theater before you visit.
Use the Strand seat map to see where seats are positioned in the theater.
The Rueff
Located a level above The Strand’s Toni Rembe Theater, the Rueff is a 120-seat, 1,500-square-foot space that offers soaring views of City Hall, flexible seating, and a dynamic layout—with the versatility to accommodate performances, education programs, readings, and workshops. Lofty ceilings, a wall of multi-light wooden sash windows, and a prep kitchen and actor's lounge adjacent to the space make the Rueff well equipped for a range of special events.
At the Strand
2024-25 Season
Public Transit to The Strand
BART & MUNI UN/Civic Center Station
Tram: F
MUNI: 6, 7, 7R, 9, 9R, 21, 31, K-OWL, L-OWL, M-OWL, N-OWL, T-OWL
For more detailed public transportation information, check out the Bay Area’s 511 Transit Resources.
Rideshare
Traveling to the Strand Theater via Rideshare? Market Street is closed to private traffic, so please direct rideshare drivers to 644 Stevenson Street for pickup and dropoff at our ambassador-attended back entrance.
Taxi
Market Street is open to taxis in front of the Strand. Using taxi apps such as Flywheel, Curb and Arro offers the same experience as using a ride share app but with taxi pick up right at the Strand's front doors and the benefit of scheduling ahead if desired. Each app offers the ability to request one of the City’s wheelchair accessible taxis. After the show, SFMTA taxi dispatchers keep available taxis near the Strand for the most rapid pickup as demand allows.
The Strand Box Office
1127 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Walk-up Hours:
The Strand Theater Box Office opens up for walk up on performance days one hour prior to curtain and closes 15 minutes after curtain.
Contact the Box Office
Call the Box Office on 415.749.2228 or email at tickets@act-sf.org.
Parking
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the American Conservatory Theater SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
To park at the Trinity Place Parking Garage at a discounted rate, you will need to pre-purchase a parking pass for $15 from our Box Office. This option is only available for mainstage productions. Please call 415.749.2228 to purchase. Donors who give at the Director ($2,500+) level and above receive complementary parking passes to our full season. Trinity Place Parking Garage will no longer honor ticket stubs for parking discounts. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Located below the Trinity Place condominiums, the Trinity Place Parking Garage has two entrances: 33 8th Street (between Market and Mission streets) for patrons arriving from the north, and 1188 Mission Street (between 7th and 8th streets) for those arriving from the south.
We also recommend additional parking options near the Strand:
Civic Center Garage (355 McAllister St; 7 min walk to the Strand)
Fifth & Mission Parking Garage (899 Mission St; 11 min walk to the Strand)
Restaurants
Charmaine's
1100 Market Street at San Francisco Proper Hotel
Montesacro Pinseria-Enoteca
510 Stevenson Street (between 6th & 7th) 2.5 blocks from The Strand
Villon
1100 Market Street at San Francisco Proper HotelLost and Found
To report a lost item, simply call or email our box office.
If you can provide the following information, it can help us find your things:
- Knowing your seat number – the most frequent location of a lost item is under your seat. If you don’t have your seat number the box office can help you find it.
- A good description – For more common items, like “a black umbrella” or “a pair of glasses” it helps to describe details such as “with a leather strap handle” or “crimson red frames”.
- Let us know if you may have had it with you in another area of the theater, such as one of our bars or restrooms.
We’re very happy to assist: 415.749.2228 or tickets@act-sf.org.