If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in San Francisco this week, from a stark prison drama to an evening of experimental works.
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'Oedipus el Rey'
From the event description:
"Oedipus el Rey" is a gritty and electrifying take on the Greek tragedy, written by the acclaimed Magic Theatre playwright Luis Alfaro. Oedipus is reimagined as a young man whose dreams of controlling his own destiny soar beyond the prison walls where he’s spent his life. In a place where everyone is trapped by desperation, violence and history, can one man transcend his own story?
When: Wednesday, June 19, through Sunday, June 23; showtimes vary
Where: Magic Theatre, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, floor 3
Price: $15–$25
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'Above Ground': A Festival of New Theater
From the event description:
Underground theater in San Francisco is not dead yet. "Above Ground" is a festival of brand new, original performance art by visionary artists who are shaking up the theater world. Each night is a different lineup featuring recognized, awarding-winning playwrights sharing the bill with up-and-comers. This is where the future of plays, storytelling, stand-up, puppetry, poetry, physical comedy and live music is headed.
When: Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Mojo Theatre, 2940 16th St.
Price: $7.50
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'ShortLived VIII'
From the event description:
"ShortLived," one of the nation's largest audience-judged theater competitions, returns for the eighth time with 48 short plays, all scored by the audience, and $5,000 on the line for the winning team. The first eight weeks of competition are regular season rounds, and each week features six new shorts that range from dramatic plays, comedic sketches, devised work, musicals, movement-based pieces or solo acts. The audience scores each piece and the piece that scores highest in each round clinches a spot in the finals in September.
When: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 22, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (all round 2 sessions)
Where: PianoFight, 144 Taylor St.
Price: $10
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