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Onstage Repertory Theatre
“Intimate Apparel”
by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Carlene Coury
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February 13th thru 23rd, 2025
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“…a revealing romantic drama about finding just the right fit…
this play will linger like perfume on the breeze…” –The Sunny Times
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The play is based on the life of Nottage’s great-grandmother and is one of her most widely
produced plays and is listed among the 40 best plays ever written.
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Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel explores the desire for both independence and connection, the
insidious effects of racism and classism, the social oppression of women, and the bravery, hard
work, friendship, and love, of people who have been forgotten by history.
The time is 1905, the place New York City, where Esther, a black seamstress, lives in a boarding
house for women and sews intimate apparel for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to
black prostitutes. Her skills and discretion are much in demand, and she has managed to stuff a
good sum of money into her quilt over the years. Though leading a life that provides joy to many,
she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. In the end Esther will be forced to
face a future that she is truly unprepared for…
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“…a near-perfect balance between content and execution…" –Associated Press
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“…thoughtful, affecting ... The play offers poignant commentary on an era when the cut and color of one’s dress-and of course, skin-determined whom one could and could not marry, sleep with, even talk to in public.” –Variety
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“a soft-focused glimpse into the beating hearts behind the archives of African-American life a century ago.” –The New York Times
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Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
March 8
Onstage Repertory Theatre
Stage Reading
“THE ISLAND OF BEYOND”
by Michael McGarty
based on the novel by Elizabeth Atkinson
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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“The Island of Beyond” is a new play adapted from the young adult novel by Elizabeth Atkinson. The production consists of a staged reading directed by Michael McGarty followed by an audience talkback session to assist the author in further development of the piece.
The story follows eleven-year-old Martin who can hardly imagine a worse summer. His dad is sending him to his great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond. Martin’s dad wants him to like “normal” boy things—playing sports and exploring the outdoors instead of video games. Martin’s afraid he’ll never be the son his dad wants him to be and being stuck in the middle of nowhere won’t change that.
But nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects. Not peculiar Aunt Lenore, not mysterious Uncle Ned—and certainly not the strange local boy named Solo who unexpectedly befriends Martin. Solo can canoe and climb trees and survive on his own in the wilderness, and Martin’s drawn to him in a way he doesn’t quite understand. But he’s not sure he can trust Solo. In fact, can he trust anything about this strange island, where everyone seems to be keeping secrets?
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Tickets are “Pay What You Like”
* $10 minimum
March 22
Onstage Presents
Tom Goss
Bear Friends Furever Tour
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Saturday, March 22nd at 8 PM
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Tom Goss is an LA-based singer-songwriter known for his expertly crafted songs about the joys and struggles of modern love.
A prolific writer and performer, Tom has released seven albums, made dozens of music videos, and played thousands of shows across the US, Canada, and Europe to a growing group of dedicated fans. He has been compared to Ed Sheeran, Mat Kearney, David Gray, and Wye Oak -- but with a distinct perspective shaped by his unusual history as a college wrestler turned Catholic seminarian turned gay musician.
Tom's songs have been heard on ABC, HBO, Disney+, Here TV, and Univision, and his inventive music videos have been viewed more than 20 million times. He enjoys a particularly strong following in the LGBT community -- singing about disillusionment, desire, and hope in an intimate yet relatable way — and has shared a stage with performers as diverse as Andy Grammer, Martha Wash, Taylor Dayne, Adrianne Gonzalez, Matt Alber, and Catie Curtis.
Tom was raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and went to college in Missouri on a wrestling scholarship with plans to become a schoolteacher. A year of student teaching changed his mind, but he still wanted to make a difference in the world -- so he decided, to the surprise of family and friends, to become a Catholic priest, moving to Washington DC to enter seminary. Frustrated by a series of #metoo experiences, Tom found his voice in songwriting and performing. After a decade in DC, he moved to Los Angeles in 2015.
Tom just released a new album, Remember What It Feels Like — a collection of fun, summery pop songs that are a testament to memory and resilience. Check out www.tomgossmusic.com or @tomgossmusic across social media for upcoming tour dates!
QUOTES
"Moving and incredible" - The Huffington Post
"Beautifully composed..." - The Daily Beast
"Hauntingly beautiful" - Out Magazine
"Tom Goss...uses his music videos to share important messages." - Upworthy
“effortlessly blends lively pop melodies, cinematic ballads, and exuberant rock” - Wonderland
“perfect album for the height of summer” - MetroWeekly
“stunning” - Mystic Sons
“fun and feel-good anthems” - Earmilk
There are a limited number of VIP Tickets available. VIPs will be admitted into Theater 60 minutes before General Admission Ticketholders, for a 30-minute pre-show mini-session with Tom.
Lobby opens for drinks and refreshments 1 hour before seating.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
FB Fan Page: 242K
YouTube: 72K Subscribers, 20 Million Views
Instagram: 30.9K
Other Video Platforms: 4.5 Million Views
March 30th
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Onstage Presents
Renegade Orchestra
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 2 PM
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Renegade Orchestra - The Beauty of a Symphony, the Soul of a Rock Band
Welcome to the Renegade Orchestra - it’s time to throw out all the old conventions of a quiet, sleepy, stuffy show of musicians locked in straight jackets of tradition.
Clap your hands, tap your feet, and yell all you want - the Renegade Orchestra embraces the virtuosic skills of top bay area musicians and turns them loose on songs orchestras have never or maybe shouldn’t do. No sleepy pop songs, no overly-lush jazz standards, but the pure unbridled fury of what an orchestra can truly do
“Classical Rebels.” —The Bohemian
“The Renegade Orchestra would rather tackle Hendrix than Handel.” —Mercury News
"If there’s one piece of advice I would give to anyone interested in seeing this group perform, it would be to expect the unexpected, or better yet, leave your expectations at the door and go in prepared for a ride. If there’s one thing that’s for certain, it’s that this writer will be catching them again the next time they perform in town." —Napa Valley Register
“...Under the baton of co-founder, guitarist and conductor Jason Eckl, [the Renegade Orchestra] turn Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman” into a shimmering string-centric odyssey, capture the classic helter-skelter vibe in Paul McCartney’s and John Lennon’s “Helter Skelter,” find the funk in “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles and crash with vibratory verve through Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze.” —East Bay Express
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Reserved Tickets Only $35
April 27th
Onstage Presents
The Lowell Ensemble
Sunday, April 27th at 3 PM
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Please join the Lowell Ensemble (members of the San Francisco Opera & Ballet Orchestras) and guest clarinetist Joanne Eisler, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Martinez, in a concert to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Martinez.
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Musicians and theater staff are donating their services & the venue – all proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Club of Martinez.
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The program will feature our usual fun & festive mix of Classical, film & folk music along with complimentary cookies & our signature Bourbon Balls.
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Children & families welcome!
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Tickets start at $19
Opening May 2
B8 Theatre Company
“The Importance of Being Earnest”
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Becky Potter
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May 2nd thru 18th, 2025
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Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy wittily pokes fun at Victorian mores. Jack and Algernon navigate double lives between the country and town, as they vie for the affection of Gwendolen and Cecily. Cucumber sandwiches, a vicious tea, salacious diaries, and a handbag create a comedy of manners held up as one of the most beloved plays of all time.
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Featuring Annie Larson, William Lewis, Isaac Oleole, Stefanie Suzuki, Lucy Swinson, Matthew Travisano, Mitchell VanLandingham, and Maureen-Teresa Williams​
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Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15