SUBSCRIBER SEASON HANDBOOK YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS A.C.T.

SUBSCRIBER SEASON HANDBOOK YOUR GUIDE TO ALL THINGS A.C.T.

2018/19 SEASON OVERVIEW SWEAT SEP 26 OCT 21 MEN ON BOATS OCT 17 DEC 16 The Strand Theater A CHRISTMAS CAROL DEC 6 29 EDWARD ALBEE S SEASCAPE JAN 23 FEB 17 HER PORTMANTEAU FEB 13 APR 14 The Strand Theater THE GREAT LEAP MAR 6 31 VANITY FAIR APR 17 MAY 12 RHINOCEROS MAY 29 JUN 23 Left to right: James Seol and Stephen Hu in Vietgone (photo by Kevin Berne); Diana Gonzalez-Morett and Akilah A. Walker (M.F.A. class of 17) in A.C.T. s 2016 production of Black Orpheus: Una Historia de Amor (photo by Alessandra Mello)

EXPLORE THE A.C.T. COMMUNITY A.C.T. is a thriving community of artists and audiences that celebrate together the art of live theater. You ve joined us for a season that explores what it is to be human strong, vulnerable, wise, foolish, loving, kind, mean, and messy. Together we ll explore gender, identity, politics, marriage, family, America yesterday and today even throw in a pair of talking lizards. We ll celebrate the core mission of A.C.T. through exciting subscriber-only events at both The Geary and Strand Theaters, as well as showcase the brightest new talent through our heralded M.F.A. Program. This guide is only the beginning of your A.C.T. experience. Here you can familiarize yourself with our many offerings, subscriber perks, and performance dates. We invite you to follow our blog, engage with our behind-the-scenes publication Words on Plays, and become an active member of our community through our many InterACT events. Thank you for joining us we look forward to seeing you at the theater!

SUBSCRIBER PERKS AND SAVINGS FREE TICKET EXCHANGES ARE EASY! Call us at 415.749.2228 up to three hours before the show on the day of your scheduled performance to switch your tickets to another date. Please note: exchanges are free, but supplemental costs may apply if requesting a higher-priced seating area or performance date. PRODUCTION EXCHANGE 7-play subscribers may exchange tickets from one production to another production. There is a limit of one exchange between productions per season. Some productions may not be available for show-to-show exchanges. SAVE ON EXTRA TICKETS for friends and family at reduced prices! Call 415.749.2228 for details. EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE Find yourself in deep conversation with cast members, enjoying hosted wine tastings, taking part in interactive workshops, and even mingling and exchanging thoughts with your fellow patrons all free for A.C.T. subscribers! Your ticket is valid for any InterACT event for that production, even if it takes place on a different date. For specific dates and times, visit us online at act-sf.org/interact. BIKE TO THE THEATER NIGHT* Wed Evening (Preview) Arrive in style with free bicycle valet parking and a preshow happy hour with fellow riders. *Thursday evening for the month of December only PROLOGUE Tue Evening (Preview) Get the inside scoop with a fascinating preshow discussion with a member of the artistic team. THEATER ON THE COUCH Fri Evening Discuss the minds, motives, and behavior of the characters after the show with a member of the Kaiser Permanente team.

PREMIER PERKS AND PRIORITY ACCESS Enhance your theater experience in our 2018 19 season with invitation-only events and performances, as well as exclusive opportunities to engage with artists. Subscribers receive priority invitations and premier discounts on rentals in our renowned costume shop and acting classes in our Conservatory. ENRICH YOUR A.C.T. EXPERIENCE For every one of our subscriber productions, we create Words on Plays, a magazine featuring in-depth interviews and articles on the play s cultural and historical background. We offer both a printed version available by mail or at the theater and a digital version which can be e-mailed to you directly. Learn more at act-sf.org/wordsonplays. EXCLUSIVE OFFERS! From the top Union Square restaurants to the best of Bay Area entertainment, A.C.T. subscribers receive a rich variety of discount offers. Check out act-sf.org/recommends for the latest opportunities. AUDIENCE EXCHANGE Tue Evening Wed & Sun Join us for a lively Q&A with the cast following the show. OUT WITH A.C.T. Wed Evening Mix and mingle at this hosted postshow LGBTQ+ party. WINE SERIES Tue Evening Raise a glass at this preshow wine-tasting event sponsored by award-winning, local vintner, Wente Vineyard Wines. PLAYTIME Sat Matinee Get hands-on with theater at this interactive preshow workshop. Want to change your tickets to an InterACT evening? Just call us at 415.749.2228 and we ll exchange your tickets so that you can interact with us! Please note: exchanges are free, but supplemental costs may apply if requesting a higher-priced seating area or performance date. Above: Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks at the Geary Theater (photo by Beryl Baker)

STEELWORKS STOUT FOUNDRY FATHERS READING LAGER IPA AMERICAN-MADE DRAMA OF GRIT AND HEART SEP 26 OCT 21, 2018 by Lynn Nottage Directed by Loretta Greco SUN MON TUE WED THU SEPTEMBER FRI 26 SAT 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 3 10 12 11 17 5 4 18 19 21 OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW BIKE TO THE THEATER THEATER ON THE COUCH PROLOGUE AUDIENCE EXCHANGE OUT NIGHT WINE NIGHT PLAYTIME 6 13 20

A THRILLING, GENDERFLIPPED SLICE OF MANIFEST DESTINY Time Out New York OCT 17 DEC 16, 2018 by Jaclyn Backhaus Directed by Tamilla Woodard The Strand Theater SUN MON TUE WED THU OCTOBER 21 17 22 23 29 30 4 5 11 6 12 19 25 26 26 7 v 13 18 25 1 19 18 20 27 2 8 14 15 21 9 22 28 16 23 2 4 3 9 16 10 29 20 27 11 5 6 7 12 3 10 17 24 30 DECEMBER 31 NOVEMBER 24 SAT 28 FRI 13 14 1 8 15

THE HOLIDAY TRADITION by Charles Dickens Adapted by Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh Music by Karl Lundeberg Choreography by Val Caniparoli Directed by Domenique Lozano Based on the Original Direction by Carey Perloff DEC 6 29, 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU DECEMBER 1 PM 5:30 PM 1 PM 5:30 PM 1 PM 5:30 PM 10 16 23 17 11 AM 4 PM 24 18 25 1 PM 5:30 PM 13 19 26 7 12 11 14 20 1 PM 5:30 PM SAT 6 9 FRI 21 1 PM 27 8 15 22 1 PM 28 OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW BIKE TO THE THEATER THEATER ON THE COUCH PROLOGUE AUDIENCE EXCHANGE OUT NIGHT WINE NIGHT PLAYTIME 29

PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING COMEDY FROM AN AMERICAN MASTER PLAYWRIGHT JAN 23 FEB 17, 2019 by Edward Albee Directed by Pam MacKinnon SUN MON TUE WED JANUARY 24 30 1 3 4 5 10 17 11 25 12 26 31 FEBRUARY SAT 29 28 FRI 23 27 THU 6 7 13 8 14 15 2 9 16

AN ACHINGLY POIGNANT DRAMA ABOUT LEGACY AND FORGIVENESS FEB 13 APR 14, 2019 The Strand Theater by Mfoniso Udofia Directed by Victor Malana Maog SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 7PM FEBRUARY 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 13 14 27 21 28 15 16 22 23 MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 7 14 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13

BUZZER-BEATING BASKETBALL DRAMA MAR 6 31, 2019 by Lauren Yee Directed by Lisa Peterson SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT MARCH 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW BIKE TO THE THEATER THEATER ON THE COUCH PROLOGUE AUDIENCE EXCHANGE OUT NIGHT WINE NIGHT PLAYTIME

INVENTIVE PERIOD DRAMA THAT POPS WITH 21ST- CENTURY SPIRIT by Kate Hamill Based on the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray Directed by Jessica Stone A coproduction with Shakespeare Theatre Company APR 17 MAY 12, 2019 SUN MON TUE WED APRIL 21 22 23 FRI 19 18 24 SAT 17 THU 26 25 20 27 28 29 30 MAY 5 6 7 2 1 8 3 9 10 12 OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW BIKE TO THE THEATER THEATER ON THE COUCH PROLOGUE AUDIENCE EXCHANGE OUT NIGHT WINE NIGHT PLAYTIME 4 11

THE ABSURD IS REAL by Eugène Ionesco Translated by Derek Prouse Directed by Frank Galati MAY 29 JUN 23, 2019 SUN MON TUE WED THU MAY FRI 30 29 SAT 31 JUNE 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 23 23 17 18 6 5 12 13 19 7 14 20 21 1 8 15 22

DONATE TODAY AND ENHANCE YOUR THEATERGOING EXPERIENCE With ticket sales covering only 60 percent of our total costs, your tax-deductible donation plays a vital role in A.C.T. s continued success. As an A.C.T. Donor, you are at the heart of supporting the world-class plays seen on our stages and helping us expand our outstanding education and community outreach programs. Your membership entitles you to a variety of benefits. Invitations to Behind-the-Scenes Tours Invitation to a Technical Rehearsal Free Parking Passes for subscription shows Access to our VIP Ticketing Concierge Service including access to Broadway House Seats Invitation to Opening Night Dinners and Meet and Greets with the cast Great theater is a group effort. Donate and become a Member today! To learn more about our Membership Levels visit act-sf.org/memberships or call our Donor Relations and Membership Manager at 415.439.2353 to learn more.

GET INTO THE ACT AT OUR AWARD-WINNING CONSERVATORY! act-sf.org/conservatory 415.439.2350 SEE THE STARS OF TOMORROW TODAY! Being an A.C.T. subscriber gives you direct access to stellar productions and special events presented by our world-renowned Masters of Fine Arts Program. Ranked by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the top programs in the country in 2015, A.C.T. s M.F.A. Program boasts a roster of alumni that includes Denzel Washington, Elizabeth Banks, Annette Bening, Benjamin Bratt, and Mfoniso Udofia, who wrote this season s Her Portmanteau. M.F.A. Program performances take place at our Central Market venues The Costume Shop, The Strand Theater, and The Rueff and in The Garret, our cabaret space located on the fifth floor of. SUBSCRIBERS SAVE 20% OFF CLASSES Activate your creativity this season! From basic acting and improv to Shakespeare and musical theater, the A.C.T. Conservatory offers fun and dynamic classes for adults (Studio A.C.T.) and students ages 8 to 19 (A.C.T. Young Conservatory) all taught by some of the finest theater artists in the industry. Left to right: Miguel Ongpin leads our behind-the-scenes tour of (photo by Ryan Montgomery); A.C.T. s production of A Christmas Carol (photo by Kevin Berne)

YOUR A.C.T. WHO TO CALL AND WHERE TO GO IMPORTANT A.C.T. PHONE NUMBERS Box Office/Ticket Exchanges Subscriptions Office Development Department Emergency Phone during Performances at A.C.T. s Geary Theater at A.C.T. s Strand Theater Leave your seat number with anyone who might need to reach you. Pam s Subscriber Hotline Let Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon know what you think about the A.C.T. experience. 415.749.2228 415.749.2250 415.439.2353 415.439.2317 415.439.2397 415.439.2459 GETTING TO THE THEATER A.C.T. s Geary Theater is located at 415 Geary Street, between Mason and Taylor streets. The theater is located three blocks from the Powell BART and Muni stations. Parking is available at the Mason/O Farrell Garage, located at the corner of Mason and O Farrell Streets. A.C.T. s Strand Theater is located at 1127 Market Street, between 7th and 8th Streets. The theater is located on the same block as the Civic Center BART and Muni stations. Parking is available at the Trinity Place Parking Garage, located at 33 8th Street/1188 Mission Street, between 7th and 8th streets. Prepaid parking for A.C.T. subscribers is available. For information, please call A.C.T. Subscriptions at 415.749.2250. Visit act-sf.org/parking for maps and directions. A.C.T. BOX OFFICE Geary Box Office 405 Geary Street Strand Box Office 1127 Market Street Performance Days Tue Sun: Noon until 15 minutes after curtain Nonperformance Days Mon Fri: 12 6 p.m. Sat Sun: 12 4 p.m.