3 Girls Theatre Company Presents:
2018 New Works FestiVal
Bubble, Bubble Toil and Trouble: 3GT's 7th Annual New Works Festival
July 27 - August 5, 2018 in Z Below
In Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play” (aka Macbeth to the uninitiated . . . shhhh), 3 witches not only foretell a scary future, but employ the most creative cooking skills in history to whip up a bubbling supernatural stew of discontent. Are things in San Francisco as weird and wicked in 2018 as they were in 11th century Scotland? 3GT stirs the pot with ten days of unique theater events, all by Bay Area women playwrights. Our entertaining, inspiring line-up of original readings, performances, on-stage conversations and events offers something (or many things!) for everyone.
We are passionate about engaging the Bay’s diverse multigendered, multicultural audiences, and increasing their access to women’s stories and experiences. With national attention focused on the need to hear women’s voices across the cultural and political spectrum, 3GT’s mission could not be more relevant. The Festival showcases outstanding work from our core 3GT resident playwright development program as well as from our special outreach projects. 2018’s theme will give local theatre artists and audience members a chance to explore our community’s “bubble” from as many perspectives as possible, and we’re excited to see what happens!
TICKETS ARE PAY WHAT YOU CAN AT THE DOOR, BUT YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SEAT IN ADVANCE FOR ANY SHOW FOR JUST $10.
Choose a show to the left for times, show descriptions, and reservations.
July 27th - The Bubble Rises: Opening Night
Our Festival kicks off with a no holds barred conversation between nationally acclaimed BLM activist/artist/force of nature – and now Oakland Mayoral candidate! – Cat Brooks and 3GT Artistic Director AJ Baker about how theater makers make their voices heard in challenging political times. Plus an award-winning short play by 3GT resident playwright Elizabeth Flanagan and provocative comedy riffing off the theme from improv artists Rachel Hamilton & Kimberly MacLean. Everyone’s invited to celebrate at our Opening Night party after the show.
The Innovators Series: Two Coins for the Ferryman
July 28 - 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm
Aug 4th - 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm, 10:00pm
Liar Liar’s Two Coins for the Ferryman will send six audience members on an immersive quest through the Greek underworld, each embodying a hero from Greek mythology, each with their own task to complete.
This show is a unique immersive experience and each showtime can only accommodate six audience members. Like the rest of the festival events, it is $10 for a ticket reservation. However, in order to discourage no-shows, we are charging a $20 refundable fee in addition to the face value. This $20 will be refunded to patrons upon them showing up to their reserved showtime, using the original payment method. We expect walk-up slots for this show to be more limited than the other shows in the festival.
July 28th - 3GT Investigates: Birth Rights
3GT’s new investigative theater team (writers Jennifer Lynne Roberts, Nia Fairweather andLinda Giron) shares a harrowing work-in-progress that explores the current administration’s war on the reproductive rights of undocumented teens at the border. Long-time partner, NARAL Pro-Choice America will lead a panel discussion with activists in the field about what can be done to counter the attacks.
July 29th, 3 PM - The Innovators Series: Lost Chinatowns
Writer/dancer/performance artist Cynthia Ling Lee presents Lost Chinatowns, a multimedia dance-theater work-in-progress exploring the vibrancy and eventual disappearance of Santa Cruz’s Chinatowns from 1860-1955.
July 29th, 7:30 PM - The Innovators Series: Triple Maven
Bowstring’s fantastical, non-linear work-in-progress Triple Maven is inspired by the true story of three teenage siblings in the 1850’s who, to save the family farm, tour the country by steam train as dancers.
A Staged Reading of Hudson’s Wife by Susan Jackson
July 30th - 7:30 PM
August 4th - 1 PM (Part of 3GT Champagne Double Feature Day)
Ambition reigns in this provocative Hollywood drama about betrayal, secrets, and love. After Rock Hudson dies, his reclusive ex-wife is pursued by a writer determined to learn the truth about her marriage. Did she knowingly conspire with the studio to keep Rock in the closet? Directed by Louis Parnell. Salon Series Finalist.
Please consider making a donation to 3 Girl Theatre. RSVP's give you priority access to the event, however, we may release your spot 15 minutes prior to curtain time if unclaimed.
A Staged Reading of 'Tasha by Cat Brooks
July 31th - 7:30 PM
August 4th - 3 PM (Part of 3GT Champagne Double Feature Day)
One woman show loosely based on the 2015 in-custody murder of Natasha McKenna, a 38-year old woman living with schizophrenia, in the Fairfax County Virginia Jail. A compelling examination of the intersection of race, gender, mental health and policing. Directed by Ayodele Nzinga. Salon Series Finalist.
August 2nd, 7:30 PM - Bursting the Bubble: Six Views
An evening of linked staged readings on the theme by a dynamic crew of women playwrights. Prepare for a roller-coaster ride of “bubble” responses from emotional to scary to just plain hysterically funny. Written by Madeleine Butler, Marie Cartier, Elizabeth Flanagan, Andrea J. Love, Jenny McAllister, Eteya Trinidad and AJ Baker. Directed by Erin Gilley.
August 3rd, 7:30 PM - Best of LezWrites!
3GT resident playwright Margery Kreitman curates an evening of greatest hits from the last five years of this always sold-out showcase of short, humorous pieces written/performed by LBTQ writers.
Please note that due to demand, all slots are currently reserved for this show. If you'd like to get on a waiting list, please contact Zach Kopciak at zach@3girlstheatre.org. We will add you to a list in the order that we receive your email, and do your best to find a spot for you on the night of the show.
August 4th, 1 - 4:30 PM - 3GT Champagne Double Feature Day
Join the Festival judges for one last chance to see staged readings of the Salon Series Finalists, ‘Tasha by Cat Brooks and Hudson’s Wife by Susan Jackson, as they vie for the annual Festival Prize for best script of the 2017-2018 Season (See July 30 and July 31 above for more info). Between readings, raise a glass with us in honor of all the talented women playwrights at the Festival and help us welcome 3GT’s 2018-2019 Brady Fellows.
Schedule
1 pm - Reading of Hudson’s Wife by Susan Jackson
2:30 pm - Champagne Reception!
3 pm - Reading of ‘Tasha by Cat Brooks
August 5th, 2pm - GirlWrights in Performance
An afternoon of staged readings of short works created by the teens in our free summer playwriting workshop. Girls from around the City share their stories, hopes and dreams through the magic of theatre, and professional actors perform. Directed by 3GT associate artist Mary Powelson. In partnership with the Salesian Boys & Girls Club.
