Curtain Calls: Shotgun Players' The Magnolia Ballet' extended through Aug. 16 in Berkeley
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The Magnolia Ballet, Terry Guest's award-winning play, has been extended through Aug. 16 at Ashby Stage in Berkeley. It tells the story of Ezekiel Z Mitchell VI, a Black gay teen in small-town Georgia, exploring themes of love and legacy. The performance features a mix of movement and magic surrealism as the protagonist interacts with the ghosts of past elders. The complexities of masculine love are central to the narrative, with key roles portrayed by Jaiden Griffin, Drew Walkins, and Nicholas Rene Rodriguez.
The Magnolia Ballet is a powerful work set beneath a magnolia tree, exploring the journey of Ezekiel Z Mitchell VI, a Black gay teen in small-town Georgia.
The complexity of masculine love lies at the heart of The Magnolia Ballet, as fathers, sons, and friends navigate tenderness and violence.
Bay Area Stage presents Bus Stop, a play featuring a rugged cowboy chasing love and a nightclub singer, with performances running through Aug. 24.
Susanne Taussig stars as Cherie in Bay Area Stage's Bus Stop, alongside a talented cast that brings the classic play to life.
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