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Covering The San Francisco Bay Area & Sacramento Valley Since 2001

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Playing This Month

• MAR 26 - MAY 2, 2026 •

FLEX / Play

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FLEX by Candrice Jones is a drama with touches of comedy and coming-of-age storytelling, centered on a high school girls basketball team in 1997 rural Arkansas. The play follows the Lady Train as they chase a collective dream of making it to the big leagues while navigating the complications of growing up in a place that demands toughness and resilience. Starra Jones and her teammates Cherise, Sidney, April, and Donna push through long practices, personal conflicts, and the pressure of being young Black women with ambitions that stretch far beyond their small town. The story unfolds with the pace and energy of a real game, using the momentum of each scene to reveal the girls hopes, fears, and the choices that shape their futures. Their victories on the court echo the emotional battles they face at home, and every rebound or misstep reflects something deeper beneath the surface. FLEX blends sharp humor with heartfelt tension, creating an inviting and compelling look at friendship, determination, and the fragile balance between dreaming big and staying grounded.

Coming Soon

• OPENS MAY 14, 2026 • Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really / Play Written by playwright Kate Hamill adapting the world of the original gothic tale of Count Dracula. The genre mixes horror, dark comedy, and feminist-drama, reworking the classic vampire story through a modern lens. In this version a female vampire hunter steps into the role of Van Helsing, and the female characters are no longer helpless victims but sharp, determined players confronting evil and manipulation. The play keeps the vampire chills and night-haunted atmosphere from the Victorian original while also undercutting the patriarchy and exposing the predator-prey dynamics at the heart of the old story. Expect moments of blood and fear, but also gutsy humor, biting social critique, and a cast of women refusing to be saved — instead taking back control.
• OPENS JULY 10, 2026 • Hairspray / Musical Hairspray is an exuberant musical comedy set in 1962 Baltimore that follows Tracy Turnblad, a lively and plus sized teenager with a big dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she surprises everyone and earns a coveted spot, Tracy is suddenly thrown into the spotlight, discovering both the thrill of fame and the limits placed on who gets to shine. The show only allows black dancers on once a month, and Tracy cannot ignore the unfairness surrounding her. Her bold spirit pushes her to challenge the rules, and she teams up with new friends, supportive parents, and a community that refuses to stay silent. As Tracy navigates rivalries, young romance, and the pressure of public attention, she uses joy, humor, and determination to shake up an entertainment world that desperately needs change. With irresistible 1960s inspired music, high energy dancing, and a warm heart, Hairspray invites audiences into a vibrant story about confidence, acceptance, and the power of one determined kid to make a real difference.