The company is irresponsible about the name of its main theater. In 2006, the theater (at that…read moretime named the Geary Theater) was renamed, by mayoral proclamation, to have the same name as the company: the American Conservatory Theatre. Then in 2022, the company announced it was changing the name of the Geary Theater (huh?) to the Toni Rembe Theater. The company, of course, does not have the authority to overrule a mayoral proclamation. The company has refused to communicate about correcting this error.

I so missed visiting the ACT over the pandemic lockdown. My wife and I have always enjoyed the…read moreavant-garde plays, musicals and readings staged here. The venue is intimate and the acting/directing are admirable. Check it out! This is the set of Fefu and Friends, our first play attended at the Strand in 2022.

I really had no idea there was a theater here even though I've walked by the building often. It's…read moreno bigger than a junior high school auditorium, but it definitely worked for the Theater Rhinoceros production of "Marry Me a Little". Sondheim aficionados will recognize the title as the song that was cut from the original production of "Company" but put back into the revival four years ago as the Act I closer. Loved the song when Raul Esparza sang it in the Broadway revival as an anthem of emotional liberation. Loved the song when the avuncular Bill Fahrner sang it almost matter-of-factly in this intimate staging. Intimate is the key word as there was only one other performer, Caleb Haven Draper, and a talented pianist, Dave Dubrosky. No dialogue, just a series of Sondheim trunk songs (i.e., songs that were dropped from shows before they made it to Broadway) that form a simple storyline of a couple going through the full arc of a relationship. Only this time it's a same-sex couple in the throes of Prop 8. It barely works, but the Sondheim touch really lends wit and gravitas to a show that lasts only 70 minutes. If you're a fan of his music, try to catch it before it leaves. If not, there are upcoming shows that fit the dimensions of this small venue. It's good to know local theater is still alive and breathing in San Francisco.

Apparently, not too many people know about this venue.That may be a reason why it is called Eureka…read moreTheatre Company...Once you see a show at this theatre - you might be tempted to say" Eureka!"... I had a free ticket for "A Very Happy Fella" and I really enjoyed the musical. There is only one deficiency - their seats are beyond uncomfortable, especially if you are tall... There is plenty of street parking around the venue. Overall, it was a good experience...

Everything about the experience of enjoying a production at this theatre is transformative. The…read morework on the stage, the crew, the staff, the audience. If you are looking for an institution to support with your hard earned money; look no further.

5 stars for show but 1 star for logistics. They started the performance very late because people…read morewere stuck in traffic - but there is always traffic and the delay then made us late for our dinner reservation. I can understand a short delay as people are seated but not a 30 minute delay for a 1.5 hour performance.

What's still left of our old San Francidco: quirky, creative, fabulous, and inexpensive…read more Community talent at its best, and always a warm welcome. Just go. You won't expect what's in store for you.

i attended san f theater for over 40years during that time i experienced stage works written by…read morenyc playwright larry myers which were the best ever bay area theater i believe myers won the firsrt usa fringe fests with his "sexual gravity" & "gene tierney move next door" or "keith haring s my idol" myers is "off broadways wittiest and most prolific playwright according to ny daily news " wayman wong he wrote so many i forget which awards were for which plays as he had other nominations.

For my 1000th review, I decided to pay homage to the Fine Arts…read more I've been having a good run with the dating world lately. Not sure if it has to do with the mild winter or that there are some people out there that actually share, the very least, a mild affection for theater performances and other creative venues for evening meets. In regards to that, one of the many successful dates led me to catch Sartre's Existential classic No Exit. The space is tiny but the perfect setting for the play. Stark. Simple. Abstract and hot. The perfect hell for the perfect menage of shipmates on trial for the rest of eternity. The seats are graduated and the fading red velvet cushions pay homage to a long bygone era of art appreciation. I found myself shedding my coat and then subsequently my sweater as the verbal chaos ensued onstage........taken away by a slight representation of what could be Dante's Hell of their own making. One of the other reasons as to why I was here was because of my being acquainted with two members of the cast. Diana Brown is a friend of a playwright/director friend of mine and I've always been taken by her sweet passionate and verbose self on stage. In addition, Andrey Esterlis had also struck a chord of recognition ever since I caught him in Dead Certain. Powerful and impressionable. In addition to hosting plays the space also trains students in the steps of Kyogen and Noh plays. This specialty takes me back to my childhood days of training in Kyomai dance, a highly stylized and elegant dance form in traditional kimono attire. The space is close to a Starbucks, which we did visit prior to opening for my caffeine fix. For dinner dates, there are other options nearby, such as the Slow Club and Cafe Gratitude for a romantic interlude and perhaps a nice glass of wine to warm you up prior to the show.

Oh my God! I love…read morethis theatre! It is an old, small hardwood floor theatre with about 45 seats on a tall upward angle, which are red and cushy. Real theatre seats! There is a tiny, tiny dressing room off to the side where the dancers and thespians and musicians prepare. It is so tiny, but there is a big mirror and dressing room lights! We love the dressing room lights. I can tell I will enjoy performing here. I think it's really fun to sit in the cushy red seats and enjoy a show here, too, no matter what it is, because the atmosphere is so authentic. There is a large triptych on the wall by the seats which is GORGEOUS. Its selling price is $9000.00, but you know what, it's worth more and don't touch it, as it belongs in this theatre. It is perfect black on white broad strokes of movement. I am going to sign up to their e-mail list. This is one of the coolest, sweetest, smallest, most authentic venues in San Francisco.

Well, I recommend that when and if you need to attend go by Uber. It worked out for what it was…read moreneeded for. Think safety

My friend invited me to celebrate Pride Month with her in the city. What better way to do that than…read moreto go see and support her childhood friend who was staring in a collection of short plays called, "Queer as F*ck." Bindlestiff Studio is a local, Filipino theater company that cultivates artists and celebrates diversity. The characters of the plays were of all persuasions and featured real and personal experiences. As well as expressed the frustration we are all feeling regarding today's political climate and current events. Each play was very well written and thought provoking. Taking their audience on a journey to the sad and heartwarming to the funny and outrageous! I appreciate Bindlestiff Studio's focus on the values, traditions, and histories of the Filipino American culture. Their dedication to showcasing Filipino American and Pilipino artists is admirable and a necessity as I feel that Filipinos are often underrepresented and absent in American entertainment. As a woman of Filipino descent, the family dynamics in a few of the plays were relatable and the accurate representation of real people and their experiences was refreshing. The venue is small and located in a pretty sketchy neighborhood. Despite the location, the performances and production were engaging and certainly touched the hearts of their viewers. Given the opportunity, I would love to return and see another show as well as support this inspiring theater company.

So I'm not going to lie, one of my closest friends is a part of the cast here. But if this was a…read morebad production, I probably just wouldn't write the review. And it's not a bad production. (Trust me, I've seen them) Ultimately, this show, nay this CAST, is tighter than a duck's ass. Or a nun's c**t maybe, kitties if you will. (sorry, urban dictionary ran out of sayings) So here's the premise. Improvised sitcom. Everyone has a pre-developed character but no script. Which wouldn't necessarily be a big deal if people, regular, long time improvisers even, weren't walking out and asking the cast "which part of this was scripted? No, really, which part?" and never believing the idea that it's *completely* unscripted. Yeah. See above if you missed it the first time. The character Duchess is the best. She is kind of a minor character in the grand scheme of things but damn does she comes up with the best one liners. Basically the punk rock, de-sexualized, cynical(?), British of Joan from Mad Men. So good. I've seen this show twice and most definitely will go back again. Everyone on in the cast is so on it, so quick. I knew this before I went, having seen the majority of them in other productions, which made me all the more excited to see the show but it is truly impressive to see how none of them miss a beat. Of course, some things fall flat and some things don't work but when it works, it WORKS. And ultimately the things that don't work remind you that this is IMPROV, which makes it all the better. So yeah, do yourself a favor and go see yourself some seriously good improv. You don't want to miss the kitties.

FUTURESTYLE '79 In the ever exciting offices of the…read moremetropolitan culture magazine, Future Style, there's never a dull moment. Featuring a colorful cast of characters including wild-eyed staff writers, overworked and underpaid management, devil may care reception, and wave riding advertising specialists. Set in the midst of 1979, this improvised serial is just what the new decade ordered. Futurestyle '79 is a live, fully improvised sitcom played against the backdrop of San Francisco in 1979. The show is set in the publishing offices of life and style Magazine Future Style during the last 6 months of the 1970's. The editor, publisher, writers and staff of Future Style must predict the taste and trends of the future while attempting to deal with a rapidly changing present. Check out futurestyle79.blogspot.com for updates, promos, articles from the magazine and all the extra material you can handle! Dates From September 22, 2010 8:00 PM Through October 27, 2010 8:00 PM Tickets $20 per show or season pass $50 at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/126712 www.futurestyle79.blogspot.com

First time attending one of these free events! You gotta love San Francisco and the cultural…read morefreebies for all audiences! I could not believe my ears when a friend of mine mentioned Carmen the opera (I am usually asked if my name is Carmen like the opera and I have to answer that no, just like my mom) and the AT&T ballpark where until Saturday I only saw from outside. Kudos to the organization, to move around that many people without chaos is a skill, plus the sync with the SF Opera was perfect, even considering we were at a massive park and not in a more intimate covered setting. I went for the experience but I should have known better about the extremely cold SF summer nights. I was freezing with my mini dress. Gladly, my friend was carrying a blanket that we share and later served as coat. That was the worst part for me, including the long lines to the toilet. As per the performance, everybody did an awesome job, talented singers and performers...I just like my classic Spanish style Carmen and not this strange pastiche. I understand it is cool to deviate and modernize the script and the scenario, but calling the ladies 'bitches' in the subtitles was a little bit too much. Plus did not like the clothes, make up and the overall mise-en-scene. And, oh, so many kids in there too. For some girls in my group that were not familiar with the opera Carmen plot, I had to give a succinct explanation as they did not get the whole story.

I love Opera at the Ballpark! They did La Traviata this year and it was the opera that Richard…read moreGere took Julia Roberts to on a helicopter from NY to SF in Pretty Woman! Those parts in the movie rang familiar while watching the simulcast at the opera. Get there early with early admission at 6:30 p.m. (free online!). We brought tons of snacks and sealed drinks. Make sure you bring a winter jacket, gloves and scarf. And fleece blankets. It gets so cold. It starts at 8p and lasts until about 11p. To see the jumbotron, you can't really sit below the awning where it is warmer like you do at the Giants games. So you will be cold if you have a good seat. Lots of people left early since it was too cold. Bring all your snacks since all they sell is junk food. And bundle up! Get here early. There were over 26,000 people there last weekend.