Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
Curtains Up, Barriers Down: Inclusive Performances in May
This week, we’re spotlighting bold new seasons, inclusive performances, and leadership shifts shaping the future of the Bay Area’s arts scene.
Accessible Performances
The Bay Area’s May lineup of accessible and inclusive performances
As spring deepens and the Bay Area hums with possibility, performances across the region are opening up through ASL, audio description, and captioned options—making sure everyone can feel the magic of live performance.
Accessible Performances
Seattle’s May lineup of accessible and inclusive performances
As May unfolds and the city bursts into bloom, Seattle’s stages come alive with ASL interpretation, audio description, and sensory-friendly performances.
Beyond the Stage - Bay Area
MTT at 80: The Maestro Who Shaped San Francisco’s Sound
A biography on the visionary conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, a Shakespeare comedy at A.C.T. will leave you in stiches, and Berkeley Rep announces their 2025/26 season.
Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area
Early Giving is Open for GiveBIG
It’s time to get that giving feeling with GiveBIG, a poignant comedy takes the stage at Seattle Rep, and a new feature from Seattle Opera delves into their next production.
Feature
Michael Tilson Thomas and the Sound of a City: A Conductor's Transformative Legacy in San Francisco
A biography on the esteemed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
Beyond the Stage - Seattle Area
From Miami to Seattle: Playwright Alexis Scheer Discusses the Journey of “Laughs in Spanish”
Dive into Seattle Rep’s upcoming play with an interview with the playwright, young performers take the stage at Village Theatre, and ACT Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company announce their first season together.