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...

I've been here a few times over the past few years and it's a lovely theater. Easy walk from Powell…read moreBart, well kept and clean.

This theatre is for military talks and military history. This theater is for comedy or gay people?…read morehahahah The theater is probably mid-century and it says after World War II. There are events here. It says military history talks for author books. You can't be sacrilegious.

WOW! What a show. You just can't get this anywhere. You'd either have to be in Las Vegas, New York…read moreor ...San Francisco. Her Rebel Highness is a fantastic group of amazing singers, who are also trained dancers. I was deeply enchanted by their stunning costumes as well! They delivered a truly unique blend of pop and classical music, while busting out of the box to incorporate themes related to empowering women. Which I can definitely get behind. I was surprised to see that their audience was a wide a range as I could imagine, from little girls who love the princess theme and costumes, to drag queens who love it for the same reason! But I also met people who were there to see their serious vocal technique and inventive tonal blending. I found Her Rebel Highness to be a lavish, funny and really heart warming group. I think this they are destined to become a Bay Area Treasure.

Went to see a Sunday evening performance of Her Rebel Highness. I was a little nervous about the…read morevenue - Harlot, in SOMA - because they had some pretty terrible revues relating to things like racism and rudeness. But since the company was only renting the venue, and it wasn't being organized and run by the venue itself, I figured it'd be ok. Drinks were expensive: $16 for a beer and a Tanq n' Tonic. The atmosphere before and during most of the show was kinda dead. The actor playing Henry Barnes tried to raise the energy of the audience, but there just weren't enough people (and the people that were there were all middle-aged and older, and not inclined to be very lively). My boyfriend and I got discount tickets through my membership with Theatre Bay Area. The tickets were Earl/Countess tickets (normally $65e) and were said to include VIP seating, complimentary "regal" hors d'oeurves, dessert, 1st in line for photo ops after and a "royal" souvenir. But there was no VIP seating that I could locate. The hors d'oeurves were open to anyone, no matter how much you paid for your ticket. They were nothing special, however - bite sized puff pastries with sausages in them, or a little bit of herb spread on top, little pieces of toast topped with shrimp, and frosted grapes; The dessert was flat shortbread cookies shaped like crowns, topped with a lot of hard frosting and sprinkles. They seemed like something that you'd buy at Safeway. We didn't stay for the photo op or the souvenir. The show itself was an artsy show - the kind of performance created by artists - meant to display the art forms (in this case, dance and music) rather than tell an engaging story. Not the kind of show that I was expecting, but I was able to appreciate the talented voices and fun costumes.

This was a great first visit to experience the "Born A Slave - Frederick Douglass" Performance. As…read morea visitor from San Diego, we decided to support a friend in this Stage Reading performance. He played the Orator Version of Frederick Douglass, and another actor played the action character Frederick Douglass (and also had lines) during the Stage Reading Oration. When we arrived, there was plenty of street meter parking outside around the theatre. There is a brewery directly across the street and a Mexican Food Truck in front of the brewery. The food truck is a bit pricey ($16 per person). I advise that theatre goers explore having dinner prior to arriving to the show. The venue offers a full bar, coffee, hot cocoa, and vending type snacks. Snacks include: candy, Pringle Chips, fresh popped popcorn in boxes, bottled waters, and sodas. There are not hot food items nor sandwiches at the venue snacks/bar area. I recommend that they get pastries to sell to patrons, this would go a long way for those who ate dinner before a show. The theatre seats 90 people, there is a row up front in the orchestra pit area for disabled attendees. The stairwell aisles of the theatre are wide with 2 stair transitions, which is safer than most. The seats are a bit cramped, but cushioned. The sound and lighting is great for a stage reading format. Overall, this was a great experience and the cast came out afterwards to meet with the audience members in the theatre entrance foyer/lobby. Our friend, Wayne, and the whole cast, did an excellent job in this performance!

This theatre is wonderful! Located in downtown Martinez…read more It is the perfect size if you ask me. Comfortable. It feels intimate but not cramped. The bathrooms are easily accessible. There is a bar. Dress as you like This last time we came for Dirty Cello band, also amazing! She came out before the show and chatted with everyone personally. I follow them now on social media. I can't imagine being disappointed with anything I chose to see here. We are planning to come see a play soon. And then a comedy show perhaps! Tickets are easy on the website and you even choose your own seats.

Second time at Un-Scripted, second five star review!…read more This time, we saw Swipe Right. Once again I sat in the audience smiling ear to ear the entire time. I don't know how else to tell you that you have to go. If I was your mom, I'd demand obedience and command you to go. The ensemble cast is incredible. Clever, funny, creative...just perfect. You don't even have to clean your room or get your math grade up first - you can just go.

My board did a 3-Hour Workshop with Un-Scripted and it was phenomenal. From the beginning, it was…read moreclear that Melissa, our instructor, had spent a significant amount of time researching our school and planning activities/games that would meet our unique needs: games that helped improve communication (verbal/nonverbal), teamwork, trust, etc. The games were so much fun, and they were all played in a safe, encouraging environment. Each time we completed a game, we would stand in a circle and debrief how it felt, what we observed, and how that activity could apply to our work. At no time was anyone up "performing" in front of others or feeling pressured to make the group laugh. Rather, we were all up on stage together, collaborating, encouraging, and laughing. I would highly recommend Un-Scripted workshops to anyone looking to strengthen group dynamics and have a ton of fun!

My wife and I have seen a dozen plays at the Magic Theatre over the years. I probably have seen…read moreanother half dozen on my own or with others. We have enjoyed everything. To be honest, I'm not sure why given their association with the late Sam Shepard they are not more significant; I offer that as a compliment rather than a criticism. The Shepard they have put on, we always buy tickets for. I saw his True West on Broadway with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano, and while it is always wonderful to see movie stars on stage I was more than satisfied with Magic productions of Buried Child and Fool for Love. (I do not love every show. My wife and I have walked out of a couple, such as Tennessee Williams Camino Real; or maybe we stayed to the end, but were disappointed.) Since Yelp is what it is, and I am not a theatre critic, I will add a bit of background. Magic is in the Fort Mason complex. It is near Greens, a great restaurant, though we have never put together an evening of dinner and a show -- that is just a matter of poor planning on our part, and I intend to remedy it and without having done it myself recommend it (we dine at Greens at least once a year, probably twice, so that would mean two dozen dinners). You also can stop into the Flax art shop, which is open on weekends as well. Others have pointed out the annoyance of no restrooms on the floor; they are a level down. But they have elevators for handicapped access. Shows I have especially liked include the Tarell Alvin McCraney trilogy, presented with Marin Theatre and ACT; Terminus, which was just enthralling; Bad Jews, which I probably didn't understand as thoroughly as members of the audience who identify as Jewish; and the Chinese Lady, which despite being so didactic achieved its purpose. Their staging tends to be more minimal than maximal. The last show we saw, Richard II in the Play On series of modern "translations" of Shakespeare (edition is a better term) was terrific. I'm a completist. My wife and I saw a traditional Richard II at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and while it was good, it was staid. This interpretation was brisk, with tasteful video projections, and a predominantly female cast. It should win over skeptics of this effort (they preserve the famous lines; here in the soliloquy about time, "doth" becomes "does"). It also would appeal to those who have no idea what iambic pentameter is. That is what prompts me to post. I hope they do all of these -- I saw Edward III when the Classical Stage Company traversed the canon before the pandemic, and that allowed me to proclaim I was done (well, I then tacked on Double Falsehood, which continues to be a disputed title). I have a friend who doesn't like plays. I don't understand that. Live theatre is what they say here: magic. I encourage people with any interest at all in the art form to check out Magic Theatre.

A nice, tight little theatrical venue…read more Old fashioned tiered seating is comfortable and made for viewing from each and every seat. The theater is great for getting into the production you've come to experience. Clean. Welcoming. Friendly staff. All of it makes this a place to be enjoyed in every way. The ONLY downside is the lack of restrooms on the theater level; one must travel two flights down for gender specific facilities or just one flight down for the co-ed version (I'm sorry; I have boys (3) and they just can't or won't aim ... I go all the way down to the ground level for my potty call cuz boys drool, girls RULE!)

I'm a free lance musician and I play all sorts of gigs. This is one my favorites. I LOVE Gilbert…read moreand Sullivan and Lamplighters puts on a very enjoyable show. The quality of the singing is pretty high and the stagings are fun. Part of the fun of G & S is that you can update some of the jokes to make it current so during the showing of a 150 year old play they start joking about Elon Musk and vegans, etc. After the show the cast goes into the lobby still in full costume to talk the audience.

On Sunday I went to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts to see an afternoon…read moreperformance of Il Ducato, the reimaging of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado done by the Lamplighters Music Theater. I was nervous about seeing a classic redone and moved from Japan to Italy. But I needn't have been. It was brilliant. This was just about the finest production of any G&S I've ever seen, and I have seen dozens and dozens. From the opening song, "We are Gentlemen of Milan," to the curtain calls, it was magic. The voices were beautiful, with spot-on pitch and clarity of enunciation, and by EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER. That's practically unheard of but there you are. This group could have jumped right on the stage with the cast of Doyle Carte and given them a run for their money. The acting was marvelous. Funny, funny things happened onstage that were set up cleanly, with the precision of focus that made it easy for the audience to appreciate. It was beautifully staged and directed. The costumes were perfect, as was the set. In short, this is a show that must be seen by anyone who appreciates Gilbert and Sullivan and it is too bad it's not traveling around the world. But it can be seen on August 19th and 20th in San Francisco and the 26th and 27th in Walnut Creek. Strictly a Bay Area thing.

I write to praise We Players. I am just an audience member, neither performer nor professional…read morecritic. I have taken in probably 150 theatrical productions in a lifetime, including a few other site specific works (Everyman in a shopping center in Los Angeles back in 1995, with the woman I was dating, who turned me onto this cultural activity). I have seen We Players put on Macbeth at Fort Point. I've seen Macbeth multiple times, including the Verdi opera and the Penn & Teller version (that might have been only Teller). The We Players staging was the best. Fort Point is an eerie place to begin with. It was perfect for this purpose. I cannot recall now which of two castings it was with, but they did one with both an older Lady Macbeth to a younger Macbeth and vice versa. The performers were excellent. What I mean is the company is more than the gimmick of a location. They are professionals, who would be fine on stage in a more conventional setting. But the atmosphere added quite a bit. The only reason you might hesitate is the walking. That also is in the dark. So if you are not fully ambulatory or fear falling, you should avoid We Players. That is the only issue.

What a terrific,"very Sf " experience. Be open to an outdoor immersive, somewhat participatory…read moreexperience. This year it's a guided journey through McClaren Park. Journey takes about 90 minutes. It requires significant walking and there are a couple of steep hills so unfortunately would be difficult for those with mobility issues to partake, although I suspect the organization tries to help. You're guided through a meticulously organized nature walk by a number of "gods" called psychopomps. They all have different personas and suggestions for taking in the beautiful scenery. Trees in McClarnen were particularly beautiful and I would have missed a lot without the guides. They all impart advice, my favorite was "your fears are tired. Put them to rest". Cell phones are forbidden and it's wonderful. It's just the digital break we all need. Go with an open mind yo experience something different and truly remarkable.