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Notes from the Empathy Gym – February 2021

Notes from the Empathy Gym – February 2021

To say it has been a crazy time this last 11 months, is to beg the obvious. Our heads are reeling from the pandemic, from the election and from all...

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‘Songs for a New World’: A Note from the Artistic Director

‘Songs for a New World’: A Note from the Artistic Director

Its emphasis on breaking past barriers to discover hope and redemption has made me a fan of Songs for a New World since it first appeared. It's...

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‘The Jewelry Box’: A Note from the Artistic Director

‘The Jewelry Box’: A Note from the Artistic Director

More than ten years ago, our late amazing publicist, Anne Abrams, introduced us to Brian Copeland and got me on his weekly radio show to promote our...

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‘Art’: A Note from the Artistic Director

‘Art’: A Note from the Artistic Director

When Art was first produced on Broadway 22 years ago, it was a brilliant fable about male friendship. An affectionate satire, written by a woman,...

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San Francisco Playhouse Announces On-Stage Filming for Art

San Francisco Playhouse Announces On-Stage Filming for Art

SAN FRANCISCO (October 2020) — San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) were given the green...

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From the Empathy Gym – August 2020

From the Empathy Gym – August 2020

The Reports of Theatre’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated. Is the theatre really dead? – Paul Simon When Mark Twain wrote his famous...

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San Francisco Playhouse Announces Playwrights Selected for Year Three of 5-Year Commission Program

San Francisco Playhouse Announces Playwrights Selected for Year Three of 5-Year Commission Program

SAN FRANCISCO (August 2020) — San Francisco Playhouse (Artistic Director Bill English; Producing Director Susi Damilano) continued its commitment...

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From the Empathy Gym – July 2020

From the Empathy Gym – July 2020

Empathy Into Action We hoped the coronavirus pandemic would teach us something. Surely, some good would come from the fact that it has touched all...

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Standing in Solidarity

A Message to the San Francisco Playhouse community: We at the Empathy Gym stand in solidarity and love with the black community. We dedicate...

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From the Empathy Gym – May 2020

From the Empathy Gym – May 2020

Essential Business We’ve been hearing a lot about essential businesses that have needed to be open during our “shelter in place” period....

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