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Brian Copeland Presents THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO SOLO SERIES
Solo Performance Legend Brian Copeland brings eight of San Francisco's most acclaimed and beloved solo plays to San Leandro for fifth season with his BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO SOLO SERIES. See one person plays that have been hits at the Marsh, Berkeley Rep, San Francisco Fringe Festival and more without leaving the East Bay.
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Brian Copeland Presents THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO SOLO SERIES 2019-2020 Season
Brian Copeland returns to the Carnegie Lecture Hall at the main San Leandro Library with the fifth season of his popular BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO SOLO SERIES.
This SUBSCRIPTION ONLY series features three performances each of eight on San Francisco's biggest solo plays performed by the Bay Areas most celebrated performers.
The line up for Season 5 includes:
GRANDMA & ME (TBA)
Brian Copeland (NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN, THE WAITING PERIOD)opens the season with his highly anticipated new play on single parenting in two generations; 1980 when his grandmother took on five kids after the death of his mother and 2001 when as a newly divorced father he has to raise three of his own.
SEMI-FAMOUS (November 1-3) Don Reed (EAST 14TH STREET) returns with his ruminations on the famous...and infamous people who've crossed his path during his years in show business.
"'Semi-Famous' delivers the goods! One delicious cameo after another. Hilarious."
San Francisco Chronicle
BRIAN COPELAND: THE JEWELRY BOX
Dec. 20-21, 2019
In this hilarious and heartwarming prequel to his hit show "Not a Genuine Black Man," beloved actor-playwright Brian Copeland recounts two memorable weeks in his youth when he took to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom the perfect Christmas gift. Rife with references to 1970s Oakland, "The Jewelry Box" follows six-year-old Brian's adventures as he scours the help-wanted ads, applies for jobs and collects bottles, inching his way toward the coveted present, a jewelry box at the Hegenberger White Front store.
"Destined to be a holiday classic!"
SF Examiner
"'The Jewelry Box' is a gift in itself... it glitters with bright comedy, sharply observed local color and deftly drawn characters as well as genuine warmth."
San Francisco Chronicle
MARGA GOMEZ: NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER
January 3-5, 2020
Forever young Marga Gomez spills the beans on vanity and aging in her critically acclaimed comedy. "Not Getting Any Younger" weaves zany vignettes with Gomez's signature blend of storytelling, social commentary and captivating characterizations; from childhood nemesis Crazy Lisa, to Chubby Checker, to a whacked millennial. In an energetic and upbeat 80 minutes, Marga shows how even an outspoken lesbian can find herself in the closet for women of a certain age. Will she come out?
Highest rating! "A wild mix of childhood memory, social satire, reflections on aging, denial of same, confession, evasion and laugh riot."
Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle
STEVE BUDD: WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT LOVE
February 21-23, 2020
Steve Budd wonders why other people can and he can'ttie the knot, that is. So he asked a bunch of couples what brought them together and keeps them from pulling apart. Meet a New Age couple who swears they met before they met, a pair of metalheads who thought it would be a hoot to get married on 6-6-06, and more. Satisfy your voyeuristic tendencies about how others look for love and, in some cases, find it. Best of the 2016 SF Fringe Fest. 2018 TBA Outstanding Solo Production Nominee.
"A hilarious take on how people fall in love."
East Bay Express
"...funny, poignant, thoughtful, and revealing about the search for love...an amazing performance."
TalkinBroadway.com
IRMA HERRERA: WHY WOULD I MISPRONOUNCE MY OWN NAME?
March 6-8, 2020
What's in a name? A minefield of misplaced notionscomical, sad, demeaning. Hearing Irma Herrera gives her name its correct Spanish pronunciation leads people to make all sorts of assumptions about her. Irma's observations from the front-lines, notes from American history, and laugh out-loud humor allow us to consider what it will take for all of us to get along. "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?" sheds light and throws shade on ALL our prejudices.
"Wonderful stories... heartfelt and spread the understanding we sorely need today.
Theatrius
"Speaks volumes about the ingrained power structures in American society."
San Jose Mercury News
KATE ROBARDS: AIN'T THAT RICH
April 24-26, 2020
Kate grew up "poor." She thinks her husband is "rich." His family says thats not a nice word. As Kate straddles two different extreme ways of life, she realizes what money can and cannot buy, including the possible salvation for a loved one.
"Robards takes us to the heart of how money and its real value is often misrepresented in America."
Theatrius
Like a well-made vodka punch, Kate Robards' well-made story sneaks up on you. It starts out as a lighthearted account of how she married rich and ends up as a discomforting meditation on the relationship between money and self-image. Particularly now, as we agonize over issues of money and class and race, her story packs an unexpected wallop."
DC Theater Scene
FRANK OLIVIER: TRICKS TO HAPPINESS
May 1-3, 2020
A laugh-filled and thought-provoking exploration into the nature of happiness. Frank has traveled the planet for the past 35 years spreading joy as a professional comedian/juggler/magician. In this show, he uses his full box of tricks, including many of his comedy routines, as metaphors and direct examples of the elements that comprise happiness.
Frank's credits include "The Tonight Show," "America's Got Talent," "Ellen," HBO's "Just For Laughs," and over 70 other television appearances. He's played Lincoln Center and is also a Helen Hayes Award nominee for Best Supporting Actor in a touring production.
"Wickedly Funny!"
New York Times
"The man is clearly and wonderfully crazy, blessed not only with astonishing physical dexterity, but better still with the inner magic of personality, wit and charm."
San Francisco Chronicle
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LocationSan Leandro Community Library Center - Carnegie Lecture Hall (View)
300 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 14 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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