Posts by hilary@theatrebayarea.org
Show Round Up: Theatre For Us
There aren’t enough hours in the day to see all this great theatre! Get your calendars ready, because once again we have a massive weekend of Bay Area theatre! The theatrical FOMO is very real, we often wish we could find a time machine to help us see all these great productions. Among the can’t…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Lights Up!
The stage is set and all we need is you. We have a banner weekend of Bay Area theatre headed our way! Last week, July kicked off with a bang and now the fun continues with nine fantastic shows opening over the next few days. Special shout out to TBA’s former features curator, Rotimi Agbabiaka,…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Who Needs Fireworks?
4th of July at the theatre! While some folks are out celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with hot dogs and explosions, we know the best way to celebrate is with some Bay Area theatre. Why look back on been-there-done-that traditions when we can look forward to a great weekend of local art…
Read MoreShow Round Up: Last Call for June
June shows take a final bow! June is going out with a bang, with a number of great shows taking the stage one last time this weekend. If you were waiting for the perfect day to see local theatre, now is your moment! Check out the fantastic selection and pick a show (or two) to…
Read MoreAnnouncing 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…
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