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Groundhog Day the Musical

Press Release – Groundhog Day the Musical

: Rita Hanson (Rinabeth Apostol) and Phil Connors (Ryan Drummond) in ‘Groundhog Day the Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Phil Connors (Ryan Drummond) in ‘Groundhog Day the Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Phil Connors (Ryan Drummond) and Rita Hanson (Rinabeth Apostol) in ‘Groundhog Day the Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Rita Hanson (Rinabeth Apostol) and Phil Connors (Ryan Drummond) in ‘Groundhog Day the Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Donny Gilliland.

Dance Nation

Press Release – Dance Nation

: Dance Teacher Pat (Liam Robertson) coaches dancers Sofia (Ash Malloy), Maeve (Julia Brothers), Luke (Bryan Munar), and Amina (Indiia Wilmott).

: Dance Teacher Pat (Liam Robertson) gets scolded by a student’s mother (Michelle Talgarow).

: Amina (Indiia Wilmott) and Sofia (Ash Malloy) discuss their upcoming competition.

: Dance Teacher Pat (Liam Robertson) leads the dance team (Ash Malloy, Mohana Rajagopal, Julia Brothers, Lauren Spencer, Indiia Wilmott) in warm-up exercises.

: Zuzu (Krystle Piamonte, center), is congratulated by the rest of the dance team (Indiia Wilmott, Julia Brothers, Bryan Munar, Ash Malloy, Mohana Rajagopal).

: Ashlee (Lauren Spencer, center) asserts her identity as Maeve (Julia Brothers), Sofia (Ash Malloy), and Connie (Mohana Rajagopal) look on.

: The dance team prepares for a performance (L-R: Mohana Rajagopal, Krystle Piamonte, Julia Brothers, Indiia Wilmott, Lauren Spencer, Ash Malloy, Bryan Munar).

: Luke (Bryan Munar) talks to his mom (Michelle Talgarow) on the ride home.

: Zuzu’s mom (Michelle Talgarow) gives Zuzu (Krystle Piamonte) advice after a performance.

: Teenage dancers Luke (Bryan Munar), Maeve (Julia Brothers), Ashlee (Lauren Spencer), and Sofia (Ash Malloy) perform in a dance competition.

: Zuzu (Krystle Piamonte), Connie (Mohana Rajagopal), and Ashlee (Lauren Spencer) look on as Dance Teacher Pat (Liam Robertson) explains their next performance.

: Ashlee (Lauren Spencer) and Connie (Mohana Rajagopal) after a dance rehearsal.

: The dance team (L-R: Ash Malloy, Julia Brothers, Indiia Wilmott, Lauren Spencer, Bryan Munar, Krystle Piamonte, Mohana Rajagopal) performs.

: Zuzu (Krystle Piamonte) gets coached by Dance Teacher Pat (Liam Robertson).

: Maeve (Julia Brothers), Ashlee (Lauren Spencer), Amina (Indiia Wilmott), Sofia (Ash Malloy), Luke (Bryan Munar), Connie (Mohana Rajagopal), and Zuzu (Krystle Piamonte) prepare for a dance competition.

: The cast and crew of ‘Dance Nation’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

The Daughters

Press Release – The Daughters

: In 1955, the first meeting of the Daughters of Bilitis gets off to an uneven start as members Evelyn (Olivia Levine), Mal (Katie Rubin), Griff (Molly Shaiken), Shorty (Em Lee Reaves), and Peggy (Erin Anderson) meet for the first time.

: The Daughters of Bilitis conduct their first meeting. L-R: Griff (Molly Shaiken), Evelyn (Olivia Levine), Vivian (Jeunée Simon), Shorty (Em Lee Reaves), Mal (Katie Rubin), and Peggy (Erin Anderson).

: Members of the Daughters of Bilitis toast their first meeting. L-R:E velyn (Olivia Levine), Griff (Molly Shaiken), Vivian (Jeunée Simon), Shorty (Em Lee Reaves), Mal (Katie Rubin), and Peggy (Erin Anderson).

: Peggy (Erin Anderson, center) plays a song for Evelyn (Olivia Levine) and Shorty (Em Lee Reaves).

: In 2015, Leslie (Jeunée Simon), Gina (Katie Rubin), and Natalie (Erin Anderson) get together at the Lexington Club on the bar’s closing night.

: Jefferson (Molly Shaiken), Leslie (Jeunée Simon), Natalie (Erin Anderson), and Gina (Katie Rubin) at the closing night of the Lexington Club.

: Spike (Em Lee Reaves, center) gets ready to perform as Gina (Katie Rubin) and Ani (Olivia Levine) look on.

: Leslie (Jeunée Simon) celebrates the last night of the Lexington Club.

Pre-production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

Cabaret

Press Release – Cabaret – Post-Show Discussion with Holocaust Survivors

Press Release – Cabaret

: The Dancers of the Kit Kat Klub welcome the audience in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Fräulein Schneider (Jennie Brick*) welcomes Clifford Bradshaw (Atticus Shaindlin*) in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) in a moment of crisis in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) re-takes the stage at the Kit Kat Klub in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The Kit Kat Dancers and Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*, center) at the Kit Kat Klub in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) performs one last time at the Kit Kat Klub in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The Kit Kat Dancers perform at the Kit Kat Klub in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Clifford Bradshaw (Atticus Shaindlin*) reminisces about his time in Berlin in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Fräulein Schneider (Jennie Brick*) and Herr Schultz (Louis Parnell*) share a moment in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) contemplates her future with Clifford Bradshaw (Atticus Shaindlin*) in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) and Clifford Bradshaw (Atticus Shaindlin*) have a drink together in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The Master of Ceremonies (John Paul Gonzalez) performs with the Kit Kat Dancers in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The Master of Ceremonies (John Paul Gonzalez) performs with the Kit Kat Dancers in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Fräulein Schneider (Jennie Brick*) confronts Fräulein Kost (Abby Haug*) and Rudy (Jean-Paul Jones) in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Clifford Bradshaw (Atticus Shaindlin*) and Sally Bowles (Cate Hayman*) greet the party’s hosts Fräulein Schneider (Jennie Brick*) and Herr Schultz (Louis Parnell*) in ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast of ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of ‘Cabaret’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

The Fit

Press Release – The Fit

: Jeremy (Jeff Kim) and Sakina (Avanthika Srinivasan*) get into an argument.

: Ching (Michelle Talgarow*) pitches her business idea to Sakina (Avanthika Srinivasan*).

: Marcia (Arwen Anderson*) talks to her husband Paul (Johnny Moreno*) about their daughter.

: Sakina (Avanthika Srinivasan*) meets Marcia (Arwen Anderson*) in the ladies’ room to discuss strategy.

: Paul (Johnny Moreno*) is not impressed by Sakina’s (Avanthika Srinivasan*) pitch for ‘Shivatech’ even though Jeremy (Jeff Kim) tries to stay optimistic.

: Paul (Johnny Moreno*) and Jeremy (Jeff Kim) ponder their future at Blue Sky Capital.

: Blue Sky Capital CEO Paul (Johnny Moreno*) makes Sakina (Avanthika Srinivasan*) a tempting offer.

: The cast of ‘The Fit’ with playwright Carey Perloff ((l-r: Jeff Kim, Johnny Moreno*, Arwen Anderson*, Carey Perloff, Avanthika Srinivasan*, Michelle Talgarow*).

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

2019/20 Sandbox Series Announcement

Press Release – 2019/20 Sandbox Series Announcement

2019/20 Season Announcement

Press Release – 2019/20 Season Announcement

Significant Other

Press Release – Significant Other

Production Photos:

: Jordan Berman (Kyle Cameron*), Laura (Ruibo Qian*, left), and Vanessa (Nicole-Azalee Danielle*, right) celebrate Kiki’s (Hayley Lovgren) bachelorette party.

: Kiki (Hayley Lovgren) tries to convince Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) to bring Will, the new guy at work, as his plus-one to her wedding.

: Best friends Laura (Ruibo Qian*) and Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) share a moment and joke about getting married.

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) shares a moment with his grandmother, Helene (Joy Carlin*), reminiscing about old times.

: Laura (Ruibo Qian*, left), Jordan (Kyle Cameron*), and Vanessa (Nicole-Azalee Danielle*) are watching Kiki dance at her wedding.

: The friends all celebrate Kiki getting married (from left to right: Ruibo Qian*, Kyle Cameron*, Hayley Lovgren, and Nicole-Azalee Danielle*).

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*, right) introduces himself to the new guy at his office, Will (August Browning),

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) and Vanessa (Nicole-Azalee Danielle*) talk about the future at Vanessa’s bachelorette party.

: Laura (Ruibo Qian*), Kiki (Hayley Lovgren), and Vanessa (Nicole-Azalee Danielle*) rave about their current significant others and make plans for their futures.

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) comforts Vanessa (Nicole-Azalee Danielle*) during an emotional moment right before her wedding.

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*, left) meets Laura’s (Ruibo Qian*) new boyfriend, Tony (August Browning), for the first time.

: Gideon (Greg Ayers) and Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) on a date.

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) and Evan (Greg Ayers) go out for a drink.

: Jordan (Kyle Cameron*) calls his grandmother Helene (Joy Carlin*) for advice.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

Yoga Play

Press Release – Yoga Play

Production Photos:

: Fred (Ryan Morales), Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*), and Joan (Susi Damilano*) are on a conference call with Jojomon founder John Dale (Craig Marker*).

: Fred (Ryan Morales) and Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*) enjoy their lunch at the office while sharing their dreams with one another.

: Joan (Susi Damilano*) discusses the company’s game plan with employee Lucy (Ayelet Firstenberg*) via video call.

: Joan (Susi Damilano*) seeks advice from L.A. yoga expert Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*).

: Fred (Ryan Morales), Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*), and Joan (Susi Damilano*) brainstorm next steps to save the company.

: Fred (Ryan Morales) and Joan (Susi Damilano*) listen in on Raj’s (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*) phone call with his parents.

: Fred (Ryan Morales), Joan (Susi Damilano*), and Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*) engage in a breathing ritual together.

: Joan (Susi Damilano*) motivates her Jojomon employees Fred (Ryan Morales, left) and Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*) with her inspiring plan.

: Joan (Susi Damilano*) and Fred (Ryan Morales) pay a visit to Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*) to ask her for help.

: Joan (Susi Damilano*) and Fred (Ryan Morales) try to persuade Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*) to assist them.

: Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*) is stunned to meet Gururaj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*).

: Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*) tries to teach Gururaj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*) yoga with the help of Fred (Ryan Morales).

: Fred (Ryan Morales) and Joan (Susi Damilano*) hold their breath while Guru Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*, on screen) is being interviewed by Lauren Clark Rose (Ayelet Firstenberg*, on screen)

: The cast of Dipika Guha’s ‘Yoga Play’ (from left to right): Raj (Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari*), Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*), John Dale (Craig Marker*), Fred (Ryan Morales), and Joan (Susi Damilano*).

: The cast and crew of Dipika Guha’s ‘Yoga Play’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

Pre-Production Photos:

: Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*, center), teaches mindfulness to executives Fred (Ryan Morales) and Raj (Bobak Bakhtiari*).

: CEO Joan (Susi Damilano*, center), prepares for a meeting with executives Fred (Ryan Morales) and Raj (Bobak Bakhtiari*).

: Romola (Ayelet Firstenberg*) demonstrates a yoga pose.

Pre-Production photos by Ken Levin.

A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism

Press Release – A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism
Production Photos:

: Blaze (Isabel Langen) makes a video for her YouTube channel in ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Rowena (Neiry Rojo, left) and Blaze (Isabel Langen) prepare to engage in a ritual in Chelsea Marcantel’s ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Blaze (Isabel Langen, left) and Rowena (Neiry Rojo) share a moment at their high school prom in Chelsea Marcantel’s ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Gabe (Davied Morales), Blaze (Isabel Langen), and Rowena (Neiry Rojo) ponder their futures in ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Kit (Arwen Anderson*) and her daughter Blaze (Isabel Langen) share a moment in ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Agent Salem (Mohammad Shehata*) seeks information on Blaze (Isabel Langen) in ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: Rowena (Neiry Rojo), Blaze (Isabel Langen), and Gabe (Davied Morales) celebrate a birthday party in ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

: The cast and crew of ‘A White Girl’s Guide to International Terrorism’.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

King of the Yees

Press Release – Asian American Leaders Panel at King of the Yees
Panel Photos:

: Asian American Leaders Panel featuring (from left to right) Andrew Hsieh, playwright Lauren Yee, Thi Bui, Karen Mok, Vanessa Hua, and Angela Yip following a performance of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Panelists, including playwright Lauren Yee, and cast of ‘King of the Yees’ following the Asian American Leaders Panel at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Asian American Leaders Panel featuring (from left to right) Andrew Hsieh, Angela Yip, Karen Mok, playwright Lauren Yee, Thi Bui, and Vanessa Hua following a performance of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Asian American Leaders Panel featuring (from left to right) Andrew Hsieh, Angela Yip, Karen Mok, playwright Lauren Yee, Thi Bui, and Vanessa Hua following a performance of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Asian American Leaders Panel featuring (from left to right) Andrew Hsieh, Angela Yip, Karen Mok, playwright Lauren Yee, Thi Bui, and Vanessa Hua following a performance of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Press Release – King of the Yees
Press Release – King of the Yees 中文
Production Photos:

: Lauren (Krystle Piamonte, left) listens to her father Larry (Francis Jue*) explain the importance of family in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Larry (Francis Jue*, center) explains Yee family history to Actor 2 (Rinabeth Apostol*), Lauren (Krystle Piamonte) and Actor 1 (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Larry (Francis Jue*) explains the history of the Yee family’s “model ancestor” in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: An erhu player (Jomar Tagatac*) watches Larry (Francis Jue*) and Lauren (Krystle Piamonte) discuss their family, as a lion dancer (Rinabeth Apostol*) and Danny Ma (Will Dao*) look on in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Actor 2 (Rinabeth Apostol*) and Actor 1 (Jomar Tagatac*) practice their pronunciation during a break in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Larry (Francis Jue*) explains his family’s history in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Larry (Francis Jue*) explains his family’s history in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The infamous gangster Shrimp Boy (Jomar Tagatac*) appears in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lum Elders (Will Dao*, Jomar Tagatac*, Rinabeth Apostol*) visit Lauren (Krystle Piamonte) in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lauren (Krystle Piamonte, right) visits a Whiskey Seller (Rinabeth Apostol*) in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lauren (Krystle Piamonte) explores the mysteries of the Yee Fung Toy Family Association in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The “Model Ancestor” (Will Dao) appears in ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse (from left: Jomar Tagatac*, Krystle Piamonte, Francis Jue*, Rinabeth Apostol*, Will Dao*).

: The cast and crew of ‘King of the Yees’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Production photos by Jessica Palopoli.

Mary Poppins

Press Release – Mary Poppins
Production Photos:

: El Beh as Mary Poppins in the San Francisco Playhouse production of ‘Mary Poppins’.

: Mary Poppins (El Beh) arrives at Banks household, to the surprise of Jane Banks (Grace Hutton), Michael Banks (Billy Hutton) and Mrs. Bill (Marie Shell*).

: Mrs. Brill (Marie Shell*) and Robertson Ay (Rod Voltaire Edora*) tend to the Banks household.

: George Banks (Ryan Drummond*) and Von Hussler (Rudy Guerrero*) at the bank with the other clerks (Sophia LaPaglia and Kathryn Han*).

: Bank Chairman (Anthony Rollins-Mullens*) and Ensemble.

: Mary Poppins (El Beh) and Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser) during a Jolly Holiday with other park strollers (Rudy Guerrero* and Sophia LaPaglia).

: Mary Poppins (El Beh) offers Winifred Banks (Abby Haug*), Michael Banks (Billy Hutton), and Jane Banks (Grace Hutton) a ‘spoonful of sugar’.

: Bird Woman (Katrina Lauren McGraw*) feeds the birds.

: Miss Andrew (Katrina Lauren McGraw*, center) meets the Banks family (Abby Haug*, Ruth Keith, and David Rukin).

: Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser) sits on a rooftop.

: The cast of ‘Mary Poppins’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The chimney sweeps (Catrina Manahan and Dominic Dagdagan, center) step in time.

: Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser) and Mary Poppins (El Beh) dance with the chimney sweeps.

: Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser), Mary Poppins (El Beh) and Ensemble.

: Mary Poppins (El Beh, center) and Ensemble.

: Michael (David Rukin) and Jane Banks (Ruth Keith) are taught to fly a kite by Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser).

: Mary Poppins (El Beh, center) teaches a lesson to Jane (Ruth Keith) and Michael Banks (David Rukin).

: The Banks Family enjoys a moment. From left: Michael Banks (David Rukin), Jane Banks (Ruth Keith), Winifred Banks (Abby Haug*), and George Banks (Ryan Drummond*).

: The Cast of ‘Mary Poppins’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of ‘Mary Poppins’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

graveyard shift

Press Release – graveyard shift
Production Photos:

: Kane (Rondrell McCormick*) and Janelle (Sam Jackson) discuss their future in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Janelle (Sam Jackson) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Kane (Rondrell McCormick) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Brian (Max Carpenter*) and Elise (Amanda Farbstein) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Janelle (Sam Jackson) and Kane (Rondrell McCormick*) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Elise (Amanda Farbstein) and Trish (Gwen Loeb*) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Elise (Amanda Farbstein) and Brian (Max Carpenter*) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

: Janelle (Sam Jackson) and Brian (Max Carpenter) in ‘graveyard shift’ at the Creativity Theater, presented by San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

You Mean to Do Me Harm

Press Release – You Mean to Do Me Harm – Post-Show Discussion Series
Press Release – You Mean to Do Me Harm

Production Photos:

: Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*), Ben (Cassidy Brown*), Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*), and Lindsey (Katie Rubin*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Ben (Cassidy Brown*) and Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*) and Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*) and Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) and Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) and Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) and Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*) and Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*), Ben (Cassidy Brown*) and Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*), Lindsey (Katie Rubin*), Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*), and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Ben (Cassidy Brown*) and Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*) and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*), Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*), and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*), Lindsey (Katie Rubin*), Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*), and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lindsey (Katie Rubin*), Daniel (Jomar Tagatac*), Samantha (Charisse Loriaux*) and Ben (Cassidy Brown*) in ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of ‘You Mean to Do Me Harm’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Ken Levin. All actors are members of of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Washed Up on the Potomac

Press Release – Washed Up on the Potomac
Production Photos:

: Sherri (Melissa Quine*) fears that a body discovered washed up on the Potomac may have been a former coworker. Photo by Ken Levin.

: Mark (Vincent Randazzo*) and Kate (Jessica Bates*) share a moment during the workday at their proofreading office in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jessica Palopoli.

: Sherri (Melissa Quine*) talks with her mother on the phone. Photo by Ken Levin.

: Giorgio (Cole Alexander Smith*) asks Sherri (Melissa Quine*) about a proofreading error on a key account. Photo by Ken Levin.

: Sherri (Melissa Quine*) reacts to a proofreading error. Photo by Ken Levin.

: An irate Giorgio (Cole Alexander Smith*, center) lambastes Kate (Jessica Bates*) and Mark (Vincent Randazzo*) for making a proofreading error. Photo by Jessica Palopoli.

: Kate (Jessica Bates*) performs at a local bar after work. Photo by Jessica Palopoli.

: Giorgio (Cole Alexander Smith*) reacts to a noise in the office. Photo by Ken Levin.

: The cast of ‘Washed Up on the Potomac’ (L-R: Jessica Bates*, Max Forman-Mullin, Melissa Quine*, Cole Alexander Smith*, Vincent Randazzo*). Photo by Ken Levin.

: That Guy (Max Forman-Mullin) arrives in the office. Photo by Ken Levin.

: Sherri (Melissa Quine*) receives a gift from That Guy (Max Forman-Mullin). Photo by Ken Levin.

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Sunday in the Park with George

Press Release – Sunday in the Park with George
Production Photos:

: George (John Bambery*) sketches Dot (Nanci Zoppi*) in the park.

: George (John Bambery*) and Dot (Nanci Zoppi*) reach an impasse.

: In his studio, George (John Bambery*) works on his masterpiece as Dot (Nanci Zoppi*) puts on makeup.

: George (John Bambery*, center) helps Louise (Charlotte Ying Levy) and Yvonne (Abby Haug*) pose for his painting.

: George (John Bambery*) and his lover Dot (Nanci Zoppi*) discuss their future.

: Frieda (Ayelet Firstenberg*) and Franz (Sam Faustine) share a picnic on La Grande Jatte.

: The Boatman (Xander Ritchey) poses for George’s painting.

: George (John Bambery*) works on his masterpiece, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.”

: George (John Bambery*), the Old Lady (Maureen McVerry*), and her Nurse (Michelle Drexler) at the Île de la Grande Jatte.

: Louise (Gwen Herndon) and Yvonne (Abby Haug*) pose for George’s painting at the Île de la Grande Jatte.

: George (John Bambery*) shares a moment with the Old Lady (Maureen McVerry*).

: The cast of Sunday in the Park with George take their positions in Georges Seurat’s famous painting.

: Two best friends Celeste 1 (Emily Radosevich) and Celeste 2 (Corrie Farbstein) observe George and Dot on the Île de la Grande Jatte.

: Guests at an art exhibition hoist George (John Bambery*) in the air as they pose for a photograph.

: George (John Bambery*), Bob (Ryan Drummond*), and Charles Redmond (Zac Schuman), discuss George’s artwork.

: Louis (Anthony Rollins-Mullens) offers cake to Celeste 1 (Emily Radosevich).

: George (John Bambery*) and Dot (Nanci Zoppi*) at the Île de la Grande Jatte.

: The cast and crew of Sunday in the Park with George.

Photos by Ken Levin. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

In Braunau

Press Release – In Braunau
Production Photos:

: American couple Justin (Josh Schell*) and Sarah (Sango Tajima) receive the keys to Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau after renting it from Gerta (Elissa Beth Stebbins).

: Justin (Josh Schell*) and Sarah (Sango Tajima) share their vision for a “rainbow bed-and-dinner” inn with a blogger named P (Sam Jackson).

: Justin (Josh Schell*, left) and Sarah (Sango Tajima, right) share dinner at their new inn with guests Soha (Sam Jackson) and Jai (Mohammad Shehata*).

: Sarah (Sango Tajima) receives a warning from Soha (Sam Jackson).

: Austrian couple Alfred (Timothy Roy Redmond*) and Katrine (Elissa Beth Stebbins) show up at the inn in Braunau with mysterious motives. Justin (Josh Schell*) and Sarah (Sango Tajima) look on.

: Alfred (Timothy Roy Redmond*) and Justin (Josh Schell*) get to know each other over beers.

: Sarah (Sango Tajima) receives a mysterious visitor (Mohammad Shehata) in a dream.

: The cast of ‘In Braunau’ (L-R: Mohammad Shehata*, Sango Tajima, Josh Schell*, Timothy Roy Redmond*, Elissa Beth Stebbins, Sam Jackson).

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

2018-19 Sandbox Series Announcement

Press Release – 2018-19 Sandbox Series

2018-19 Season Announcement

Press Release – 2018-19 Season Announcement

An Entomologist’s Love Story

Press Release – An Entomologist’s Love Story
Production Photos:

: Entomologists Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) and Betty (Lori Prince) discuss New York’s bedbug epidemic.

: Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) works as an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History.

: Betty (Lori Prince) works as an entomologist at the American Museum of Natural History.

: Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carroll, right) shows an insect specimen to Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe).

: Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) examines an insect specimen.

: Entomologists Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) and Betty (Lori Prince) eat lunch on the steps of the Natural History Museum.

: Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carroll) and Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) go on a date.

: Betty (Lori Prince) has a chance meeting with Andy (Will Springhorn, Jr.) in the park.

: Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe, left) shows Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carroll) his office at the museum.

: Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carrol, right) examines insects under Jeff’s (Lucas Verbrugghe) supervision.

: Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carroll) waits in the entomology department in the Museum of Natural History.

: Lindsay (Jessica Lynn Carroll) and Betty (Lori Prince) get acquainted.

: Jeff (Lucas Verbrugghe) and Betty (Lori Prince) work at the American Museum of Natural History.

: Andy (Will Springhorn, Jr.) and Betty (Lori Prince) meet in the park.

: The cast of ‘An Entomologist’s Love Story’: Lucas Verbrugghe, Will Springhorn, Jr., Lori Prince, Jessica Lynn Carroll.

: The cast and crew of ‘An Entomologist’s Love Story’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

The Effect

Press Release – The Effect
Production Photos:

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) and Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) begin a clinical trial for an antidepressant in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) and Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) wait for the trial to begin in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano) administers the first dose to Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) and Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) get to know one another in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano, center) administers a cognitive test to Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) and Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano) and Dr. Toby Sealey (Robert Parsons) discuss their patients in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Toby Sealey (Robert Parsons) plans the next stages of his clinical trial in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Toby Sealey (Robert Parsons) speaks at a pharmaceutical industry event in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Toby Sealey (Robert Parsons, center left) and Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano, center right) discuss their subjects, Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack, left) and Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg, right) in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano) and Dr. Toby Sealey (Robert Parsons) discuss their patients in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) watches as Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano) administers a dose to Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) and Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) fall in love in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) and Dr. Lorna James (Susi Damilano) discuss side effects in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) consoles Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) during their clinical trial in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Connie Hall (Ayelet Firstenberg) helps a bedridden Tristan Frey (Joe Estlack) in “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of “The Effect” at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Non-Player Character

Press Release – Non-Player Character
Production Photos:

: Aspiring video game designer Katja (Emily Radosevich) creates a virtual world.

: The cast of Non-Player Character (L-R: Charisse Loriaux, Devin O’Brien, Annemaria Rajala, Tyler McKenna, Emily Radosevich, Dean Koya).

: The in-game avatars of Trent (Devin O’Brien), Morwyn (Annemaria Rajala), Feldrick (Tyler McKenna), and Katja (Emily Radosevich).

: Katja (Emily Radosevich, left) shows Naomi (Charisse Loriaux) the game she is creating.

: Katja (Emily Radosevich) is taunted over video chat.

: Video game characters Feldrick (Tyler McKenna) and Morwyn (Annemaria Rajala) inhabit the world of Spearlight.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. **Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Born Yesterday

Press Release – Born Yesterday
Production Photos:

: Harry Brock (Michael Torres*, right) makes demands of the hotel’s Assistant Manager (Marty Lee Jones).

: Reporter Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) introduces himself to the brash millionaire Harry Brock (Michael Torres*).

: A Barber (Casey Robert Spiegel) shaves Harry Brock as a Manicurist (Melissa Quine) touches up his fingernails.

: Billie Dawn (Mille Brooks*) signs papers at the behest of Ed Devery (Anthony Fusco*).

: Harry Brock (Michael Torres*, center) greets Mrs. Hedges (Terry Bamberger, right) and Senator Norval Hedges (Louis Parnell*, left).

: Senator Norval Hedges (Louis Parnell*), Ed Devery (Anthony Fusco*), Harry Brock (Michael Torres*), and Mrs. Hedges (Terry Bamberger) discuss ways to enrich Harry’s business interests in the wake of World War II.

: Harry Brock (Michael Torres*) plots ways to bend the law to enrich himself.

: Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) learns about politics from Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*).

: Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) learns about politics.

: Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) contemplates her role in the corrupt world of Washington.

: Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) and Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) get to know one another.

: Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) and Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) get to know one another.

: Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) and Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) hatch a scheme.

: Harry Brock (Michael Torres*) and Eddie Brock (Gabriel Montoya) threaten Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) and Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) as Ed Devery (Anthony Fusco*) looks on.

: Eddie Brock (Gabriel Montoya, left) stands guard as Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*) and Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) are threatened by Harry Brock (Michael Torres*).

: Paul Verrall (Jason Kapoor*, right) stands up for his principles as Eddie Brock (Gabriel Montoya) and Billie Dawn (Millie Brooks*) look on.

: The cast of ‘Born Yesterday’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of ‘Born Yesterday’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

A Christmas Story: The Musical

Press Release – A Christmas Story
Production Photos:

: Jean Shepherd (Christopher Reber*) kicks off the “Jean Shepherd Show” on WOR Radio.

: Children and parents look forward to Christmas.

: Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*) can’t contain his excitement for Christmas.

: For months, Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*) has dreamed of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

: The Old Man (Ryan Drummond*) tells Mother (Abby Haug*) about his dream of winning the crossword puzzle.

: The “wimps” (Mario Gianni Herrera, David Rukin, Jonah Broscow*, Panita Serizawa, Charlotte Ying Levy, and Chloe Dalzell) wait for the day payback will come to their bullies.

: Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*, center) fantasizes about coming to the rescue with his Red Ryder Carbine Action BB gun.

: The Old Man (Ryan Drummond*, right) unveils his major award as Randy (Jake Miller), Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*), and Mother (Abby Haug*) express their puzzlement.

: The Old Man (Ryan Drummond*) marvels at his new leg lamp, as Mother (Abby Haug*), Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*) and Randy (Jake Miller) look on.

: The Old Man (Ryan Drummond*) fantasizes about being the genius on Cleveland Street.

: Saying the queen mother of dirty words doesn’t go without consequence. (Left to right: Abby Haug*, Jonah Broscow*, Ryan Drummond*).

: Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*, center) and his friends are caught in a sticky situation.

: A triple-dog-dare ends badly for Flick (Mario Gianni Herrera, center).

: Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*) has trouble concentrating in class.

: Miss Shields (Katrina Lauren McGraw) collects her students’ papers.

: Ralphie (Jonah Broscow*) daydreams about his worst fear, as Miss Shields (Katrina Lauren McGraw) tells him “you’ll shoot you’re eye out!”

: The Parker Family eats Christmas dinner at a Chinese restaurant.

: The Parker Family’s wishes come true on Christmas Day.

: The Cast & Crew of ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast of ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Barbecue

Press Release – Barbecue
Production Photos:

: Lillie Anne (Halili Knox*) and Marie (Kehinde Koyejo*) discuss staging an intervention for their sister in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Marie (Teri Whipple), James T (Clive Worsley), and Adlean (Jennie Brick) express reservations about the planned intervention in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lillie Anne (Anne Darragh*, center) explains her plans to Marie (Teri Whipple), James T (Clive Worsley), and Adlean (Jennie Brick) in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lillie Anne (Halili Knox*) reads a letter to Adlean (Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe) and James T (Adrian Roberts*) in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Marie (Kehinde Koyejo*), Adlean (Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe), and James T (Adrian Roberts*) express skepticism in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Lillie Anne (Halili Knox*, right) explains to Adlean (Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe), James T (Adrian Roberts*), and Marie (Kehinde Koyejo*) how an intervention works in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Susi Damilano* in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Susi Damilano*, Clive Worsley, and Teri Whipple in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: Barbara (Margo Hall*) reflects on her life in ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast of ‘Barbecue’ at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Zenith

Press Release – Zenith

Production Photos:

: Featured (left to right) Indiia Wilmott, Atim Udoffia*, Nia Fairweather*

: Featured (left to right) Adrian Roberts*, Atim Udoffia*, Nia Fairweather*, Khary L. Moye

: Featured (left to right) Indiia Wilmott (Mom 2) and Sally Dana* (Mom 1)

: The cast and creative team of ‘Zenith’

: Featured (left to right) Nia Fairweather* (Hazel) and Atim Udoffia* (Angela)

: Featured (left to right) Indiia Wilmott (Mom 2), Atim Udoffia* (Angela), Nia Fairweather* (Hazel)

: Featured (left to right) Nia Fairweather* (Hazel) and Adrian Roberts* (Chuck)

Photos by Ken Levin. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

La Cage aux Folles

Press Release – La Cage aux Folles
Production Photos:

: Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn) shares some news with his father, Georges (Ryan Drummond*).

: Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn) dances with his lover, Anne (Samantha Rose).

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*) persuades Albin (John Treacy Egan*) to go on stage.

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*) and Albin (John Treacy Egan*) dine at a cafe, served by Mme. Renaud (Adrienne Herro) and M. Renaud (Christopher Reber).

: Albin (John Treacy Egan*) performs as Zaza at La Cage aux Folles.

: Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn) and Jacob (Brian Yates Sharber*) discuss their plan.

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*), Albin (John Treacy Egan*), Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn) and Jacob (Brian Yates Sharber*) prepare for dinner.

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*) meets Anne (Samantha Rose), Edouard Dindon (Christopher Reber*) and Marie Dindon (Adrienne Herro).

: Georges (Ryan Drummond), Albin (John Treacy Egan*), Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn), Anne (Samantha Rose), Edouard Dindon (Christopher Reber*) and Marie Dindon (Adrienne Herro) dine at Jacqueline (Lee Ann Payne*)’s restaurant.

: Albin (John Treacy Egan*) begins to sing at dinner with Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn) and Anne (Samantha Rose).

: Albin (John Treacy Egan*) earns applause.

: Edouard Dindon (Christopher Reber*) screams as Bitelle (Alex Hsu*) and Chantal (Brian Conway) approach him.

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*), Albin (John Treacy Egan*), Jean-Michel (Nikita Burshteyn), and Anne (Samantha Rose) reunite as a family.

: Georges (Ryan Drummond*) announces the night’s entertainment at La Cage aux Folles.

: Marie Dindon (Adrienne Herro) takes the stage as a guest performer at La Cage aux Folles.

: Performers dance at La Cage aux Folles.

: From left to right, Hanna (John Paul Gonzalez), Bitelle (Alex Hsu*), Phaedra (Nicholas Yenson), Chantal (Brian Conway), and Angelique (Morgan Dayley) perform at La Cage aux Folles.

: Albin (John Treacy Egan) performs as Zaza with the dancers at La Cage aux Folles.

: The cast of “La Cage aux Folles” at San Francisco Playhouse.

: The cast and crew of “La Cage aux Folles” at San Francisco Playhouse.

Photos by Jessica Palopoli. *Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

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