In the seventies and the eighties the Bay area of San Francisco was a pivotal site in the movements for … More
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Jacques Lecoq, Physical Theater, and the Clown
Jacques Lecoq broke the bonds that enchained the body to the text, and developed theater’s own poetry. At his international … More
The Theatre Corps: communities of volunteers
Volunteering is a key concept for American theatres and a perk for all the parts involved. The theatres’ sizes and … More
The Colored Theater of African-Americans
Why are African-American theaters still numerous in America, putting their cultural background up front? When looking at the missions and … More
The Female Catch
The notion of “community” is an inherent part of the communication strategy displayed on theaters’ websites. This term is mostly … More
Minority Theaters: Beyond and Within
Minority theaters have a specific mission: serving an audience and thus specific communities. The African American Shakespeare Theater and the … More
The Drama of Enabling the Disabled
Disabled people are underrepresented in the world of theater. From stage invisibility to audience adaptation, San Francisco Bay Area theaters still have to go a long way to give disabled the enabling role they deserve.
How acting should transcend you
American actor, director, acting teacher and writer director, Sarah Eigerman explains how she conceives the creative process of acting. She … More
Who turns the Bay lights on?
They work in the dark to figure out how to reveal the emotions and the beauty of acting. Without them, … More