Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
Closing
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Opera Day in the bay
A cohort of thirteen Northern California opera companies and producers have joined forces to present Opera Day in the Bay, an unprecedented collaborative concert celebrating the richness, diversity, and enduring power of opera. The free public performance will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. in the majestic Transamerica Pyramid Center Redwood Park at the base of San Francisco's iconic Transamerica Pyramid Center, featuring music spanning more than several centuries—from Baroque-era masterpieces of the 17th century to compelling contemporary and newly created operas.
Participating organizations include Ars Minerva, Festival Opera, GK Works LLC, Lamplighters Music Theatre, Livermore Valley Opera, Mercury Theater, Opera Parallèle, Opera San José, Pocket Opera, Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, San Francisco Opera Guild, Upspark Productions, and West Edge Opera.
From the rustic outdoor stage, internationally acclaimed Bay Area composer Carla Lucero will serve as the concert emcee. The performance will also honor the life and extraordinary legacy of belovedsoprano, educator, and mentor, the late-Erie Mills, whose artostry and leadership leT an indelible mark on the Bay Area opera community and the international operatic stage.
Each participating company will curate a selection of music showcasing its unique artistic voice.
While admission is free, you are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance via Eventbrite online at https://tinyurl.com/OperaDay2026.
The Black Rider
Opening Night! Join us for a Champagne toast after the show.
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
The Black Rider
The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets is a self-billed "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits and writer William S. Burroughs.
Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval, but, as "a man of pen and ink," his shot is lousy and his hopes of marriage worsen. He is offered magic bullets by the devil, Pegleg,who assures him that his bullets will always have a sure shot. However, Pegleg stipulates that, while most of the bullets will hit anything Wilhelm pleases, one of the bullets is under Pegleg's control. Foolish, naive, and overrun with desperate hope, Wilhelm accepts the Faustian pact. On the day of Wilhelm's wedding, the final bullet strikes his beloved dead. He then goes mad, and joins the previous victims of Satan's cunning in the Devil's carnival.
Although based on folklore, the story contains strong autobiographical elements from Burroughs’ own life: he shot and killed his own wife in a drunken attempt at recreating the William Tell legend, and the story as a whole may be construed as a warning tale about the destructive powers of addiction.
By Tom Waits, Robert Wilson, and William S. Burroughs
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
Includes after-show talk with Malia Anderson about the rich history of Black women in fashion from the early 1900s to present day.
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
Intimate Apparel
Opening Night Champagne Toast
In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. However, Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her. When George arrives in the city, Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Leontyne Mbele-Mbong
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
La Rondine
La Rondine
by Giacomo Puccini
June 12-28
La Rondine is a tragicomic opera by Puccini about Magda, a Parisian courtesan who leaves her wealthy patron, Rambaldo, for a life of true love with a young man named Ruggero, a chance encounter at a nightclub. She disguises herself to meet Ruggero, and they elope to the French Riviera, but their idyllic life is shattered when her past catches up to them, forcing her to choose between her love and Ruggero's social ruin.
Mary Chun, Music Director
Elly Lichenstein, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
Enfrascada
Enfrascada
by Tanya Saracho
April 24-May 10
Practical, down-to-earth Alicia has had her heart broken and her world shattered, but her girls, Yesinia and Carolina, know what to do! With Alicia's cousin Lulu they launch into a madcap plan of magical manipulation with a little Santeria, a dash of Hoodoo, and a whole heap of Brujeria!
Get 'engrossed' in this dark Latine comedy about friendship, magic, and finding yourself after your world falls apart
Beulah Vega, Stage Director
License to Tease
License to Tease
Saturday April 4 at 7:30pm
Velvet Thorn is back at the Mercury Theater with her company Epineux Productions for their yearly fundraiser for Burlesque Hall of Fame! Help Velvet and friends fundraise for the legends of burlesque, the 20th century performers that paved the way for burlesque as we know it today. And the theme of the evening? 007 music! Mystery, confidence, sultriness, and drama is the name of the game for this evening of tease.
Welcoming performers from near and far, License To Tease will showcase the talent of today while honoring the performers who shaped the world of burlesque. It’s the best of all worlds when it comes to a fundraising event, a highly entertaining evening that gives back in big ways to the folks we owe so much to, the legends of burlesque!
Come and participate, bring your dollars for the raffle and your hollers for the performers, and enjoy a night of dazzling burlesque (and more) at Petaluma’s premier historical theater.
Private Lives
Private Lives
by Noël Coward
March 6-21
In Noël Coward's sparkling and sophisticated comedy of manners, Private Lives, a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unexpectedly honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Their shared past ignites a firestorm of passion, leading them to abandon their new partners and escape together to Paris. This witty and chaotic escape reignites a turbulent romance filled with both adoration and dramatic clashes, as their spurned spouses, Victor and Sibyl, give chase.
Discover this sharp, hilarious battle of the sexes, a timeless exploration of love, lust, and the scandalous, intoxicating nature of human relationships.
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director
Private Lives
Private Lives
by Noël Coward
March 6-21
In Noël Coward's sparkling and sophisticated comedy of manners, Private Lives, a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unexpectedly honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Their shared past ignites a firestorm of passion, leading them to abandon their new partners and escape together to Paris. This witty and chaotic escape reignites a turbulent romance filled with both adoration and dramatic clashes, as their spurned spouses, Victor and Sibyl, give chase.
Discover this sharp, hilarious battle of the sexes, a timeless exploration of love, lust, and the scandalous, intoxicating nature of human relationships.
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director
Private Lives
Private Lives
by Noël Coward
March 6-21
In Noël Coward's sparkling and sophisticated comedy of manners, Private Lives, a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unexpectedly honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Their shared past ignites a firestorm of passion, leading them to abandon their new partners and escape together to Paris. This witty and chaotic escape reignites a turbulent romance filled with both adoration and dramatic clashes, as their spurned spouses, Victor and Sibyl, give chase.
Discover this sharp, hilarious battle of the sexes, a timeless exploration of love, lust, and the scandalous, intoxicating nature of human relationships.
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director
Men of Worth
Men of Worth
Monday March 16 at 6:30pm
A night of celtic folk music with Men of Worth.
In 1986, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher came together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles.
The name "Men of Worth" was chosen from the title of a folk song written by the Scottish singer/songwriter Archie Fisher.
Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humour, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.
Men of Worth are an international act, and have earned much respect and success in over thirty years of touring together. Performing concerts and festivals, with twelve albums to their credit; Men of Worth continue the very tradition from which they've evolved.
Private Lives
Private Lives
by Noël Coward
March 6-21
In Noël Coward's sparkling and sophisticated comedy of manners, Private Lives, a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unexpectedly honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Their shared past ignites a firestorm of passion, leading them to abandon their new partners and escape together to Paris. This witty and chaotic escape reignites a turbulent romance filled with both adoration and dramatic clashes, as their spurned spouses, Victor and Sibyl, give chase.
Discover this sharp, hilarious battle of the sexes, a timeless exploration of love, lust, and the scandalous, intoxicating nature of human relationships.
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director
Private Lives
Private Lives
by Noël Coward
March 6-21
In Noël Coward's sparkling and sophisticated comedy of manners, Private Lives, a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unexpectedly honeymooning at the same hotel with their new spouses. Their shared past ignites a firestorm of passion, leading them to abandon their new partners and escape together to Paris. This witty and chaotic escape reignites a turbulent romance filled with both adoration and dramatic clashes, as their spurned spouses, Victor and Sibyl, give chase.
Discover this sharp, hilarious battle of the sexes, a timeless exploration of love, lust, and the scandalous, intoxicating nature of human relationships.
Michael Fontaine, Stage Director