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4.5 (86 reviews)
Closed 7:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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I write with an update about Shotgun Players. I do so because of the pandemic. That historic event divides experience, individual and collective. So much of the world did not make it through, even institutions. I'm glad this theatre is still around. It is as good as before. Shotgun Players actually is better. During the pandemic, they renovated. I thought that from looking around, and I googled for news articles to confirm. I also learned they are considered, with Berkeley Rep and Aurora, one of the Big Three in town. We subscribed again. I want to support local live theatre. I don't even reside in the Bay Area anymore. But my wife does. We're in the area enough weekends to want to catch more than one show. We go with another couple. The matinees are a favorite. We received free soft drinks as regulars, and a chocolate. The poster art, with murals to match on the side of the building, are by R. Black. They also have a set of tarot cards. I was not able to find too much more about the person. I am glad Shotgun Players has such a consistent look and feel. A note about the seating. I mentioned earlier my favorite, row L, which consists of bar stools for a high top table. They won't be for everyone. Your feet will be dangling. All of the other rows are benches with long cushions underneath and individual pillow cushions behind. The legroom is great. You are not cramped as at most venues. The truth is following the lockdown, we are not out as much for cultural events. But I am always interested in what Shotgun Players is doing. If you have the least interest in seeing performers on stage, I recommend them with enthusiasm.

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Beardo! He's a hairy visionary. That's what's playing right now. That's what I did last night. I could not let 24 hours pass without sharing. It was that much fun. Shotgun Players perform in a small space, capacity maybe 150 ish. Small, cozy, intimate - all these apply. Not a bad sightline in the house and some of the best acoustics I've sampled in a theater space. The chorus last night was so robust it sent little shivers up my spine. Seating is on chairs or benches (ask for the pillow) or plush stools with backs in the back row (where I sat last night and where I'll always try to sit from here on out). A beautiful and charming wine/beer/cookies or pie attendant will take a modest sum then invite you to bring your libation to your seat for the sipping. Price of admission is insanely reasonable. City folk, the stage is right across the street from the Ashby Bart. The food choices in the neighborhood are a little limited, so mabes you'll want to dine in town before heading over. There ye be. Another fine night of thoughtful, mirthful entertainment, right here in our backyards. Stick with me, lovey, and you'll never be bored.

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