Posts by hilary@theatrebayarea.org
Announcing the 2026 Rella Lossy Awardee
We are proud to announce the recipient of the 2026-27 Rella Lossy Award. The Rella Lossy Award honors the memory of Rella Lossy, a lifelong champion of the American theatre and playwriting, by honoring the best new full-length script of a play by an emerging playwright that will premiere in Alameda County, Contra Costa County,…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Summer Bacchanalia
A toast to local theatre! This weekend is overflowing with exciting shows from our members, including three shows that have earned TBA Highlights. Our TBA Highlights program uplifts shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our four achievements: Homegrown Achievement, Open Doors Achievement, Reflection Achievement, and Going Green…
Read MoreShow Round Up: June Bloom
Summer theatre is starting off strong! We are thrilled to share that our CA$H Theatre grantee The Auntie Pho Comedy Hour has sold out. But not to worry, if you missed your chance to see The Auntie Pho Comedy Hour there are lots of amazing shows opening this weekend. Check out a few of the…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Spring 2026 CA$H Theatre Grantees
We are proud to announce the following recipients of the Spring 2026 CA$H Theatre Grants. Learn more about CA$H Theatre. CA$H Performs CA$H Performs is a $5,000 grant that supports fully produced performances of theatre projects that are open to the public. Ramon Abad The Big Whoop Dee Do is a new family-friendly, multimedia theatre…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Last Call for May!
Close out your month at the theatre. May just flew by, didn’t it?! Luckily for us, there are still a few chances to catch a great show before the month is over. Maybe you’ll want to catch a show at it’s last performance, or one of the limited-run productions that are only playing this weekend!…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Memorial Day Fun
Looking to let loose? After a couple of busy weeks, we are definitely due for a long weekend out at the theatre! This Memorial Day weekend, you have plenty of chances to let loose with friends at a local production. Whether you are in the mood for a new take on an old classic, a…
Read MoreShow Round Up: New Works On Stage
See the latest plays hot off the presses. Three theatres are putting new plays center stage this weekend with PlayGround’s Festival of New Works kicking off, the next installment in the 3Girls Theatre reading series, and the workshop performance of SistahFriend at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Get in on the ground floor of the next great…
Read MoreShow Round Up: The Perfect Treat for Mom
Treat the mothers in your life to a night out! Still haven’t found the right way to celebrate the mothers in your life this Mother’s Day weekend? How about an unforgettable night out soaking in Bay Area talent! There are a number of incredible shows taking a final bow and some can’t-miss opening nights to…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Only This Weekend
Don’t miss out on great shows, get to the theatre! Some of the best things in life are over in a flash and that’s certainly true this weekend! Although there is a wonderful array of performances to choose from, don’t blink or they’ll be over before you know it. Get your tickets to these special…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Make Yourself at Home
Consider yourself part of our theatre family. Three fantastic pieces of homegrown theatre are taking the stage this weekend and we couldn’t be happier to be highlighting these productions through our TBA Highlights program! The TBA Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our…
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