Directed by Craig A. Miller
Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play

"Red" is a stunning visual triumph giving a glimpse into the mercurial and talented artist Rothko. Starring Charles Siebert with Ryan Schabach as his protégé, it's a fast-paced 90-minute wild ride through the back door of the contemporary art scene. The 6th StreetPlayhouse Studio Theatre is art-filled and ideal for this visceral piece. Don't miss it!  - Cari Lynn Pace, Marinscope Newspapers/SFBATCC

Talk backs, immediately following the performance, are scheduled for:  Thursday - 5/23, and Saturday - 5/25 (8:00 only).

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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00 p.m.
GK HARDT THEATRE

Stand Up Comedy finally comes to 6th Street Playhouse!  Monkey Fight Comedy Night is a group of the best comics from the Bay Area, and from around the country.  Hosted by the Bay Area's funniest stand-up comedian, Tony Sparks, the show will feature the hilarious stand up stylings of Juan Carlos, Steven Thomas, Mike Olson, and Brian Thomas. Only $14!     Beer and Wine cash bar available.

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6th Street Improv 5th Season Finale

Join 6th Street Improv for a frolicking good time at their last show this season!  6th Street Improv, the Playhouse's resident professional comedy improv troupe,  uses audience suggestions to invent spontaneous stories and songs on the spot.   They'll have you laughing like crazy and marveling at the creativity of the human spirit, and they'll even invite a few adventurous audience volunteers to help them out on stage. Don't miss out on this thrilling evening of live entertainment as the improv troupe celebrates its 5th season of performing at 6th Street Playhouse.

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Friday June 14 & Saturday, June 15
(Studio Theatre) 8:00 P.M.

Do not miss this TWO-NIGHT ONLY cabaret show, featuring  the incomparable Daniela Innocenti Beem (Kiss Me, Kate, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Great American Trailer Park Musical at 6th Street Playhouse) and Julie Ekoue-Totou - The Dynamic Duet - as they bring the Studio Theatre ALIVE with their soaring harmonies, belt-tastic acrobatics, and soft lilting melodies.  This show is a benefit production, and proceeds go to supporting the artistic and educational programming at 6th Street Playhouse.

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Festival Director - Lennie Dean 

Redwood Writers has announced the seven winning playwrights of their 3nd Annual 10-Minute Play Contest.  Teaming up again this year with 6th Street Playhouse, all seven plays will be produced in an intimate setting in the 6th Street Studio Theatre. 
7 playwrights, 7 plays, 6 directors and 10 actors bring you this year’s delectable offerings.
The Festival also boasts a panel discussion with winning playwrights,  a very special workshop taught by GARRET JON GROENVELD, a founding writer of PlayGround, and staged readings of full length plays written by the judges of this year's contest.

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