We are new, groundbreaking company looking for interested artists, actors, and theatre folk to join us in creating an alliance of people whose mission is to develop challenging theatrical works for a contemporary audience, effectively incorporating new technology, re-imagining theatrical conventions, and setting a new standard in live performance.

I am looking to create a cabaret act that is inspired by old vaudevillian, circus and Grand-Guignol theatre. I need people who either, 1) know what they're doing with regard to theater and/or 2) I need some acts. P.S. We also don't have a performance space so if you know of any... Just to be up front, I don't know much about theater arts, but I know much about the history of this type of theatre and also know some individuals with a passion for theatre that can help me. Additionally, I have alwa …

Playgrounds are for anyone who want to flex their play muscles and be more creative. The one this month will be an improvised play reading of 'Stealin Home, a fantastical play about Jackie Robinson breaking the color line in baseball. We invite you to break out your performance skills at an improvised and playful group reading. This is for anyone who wants to break out of scripted behavior and try something new. This one is sponsored by the Life Performance Coaching Center in S.F.

Works by Women San Francisco supports productions written, directed, designed, performed and/or produced by women theater artists - a small step towards the larger goal of achieving gender parity for women in theater nationally. Our group is aligned with the NYC-based Works by Women blog and meetup group and also with the 50/50 in 2020 campaign. We are an informal and entirely welcoming group of friends, colleagues, and theater professionals who go to the theater whenever possible to enjoy perfo …

This group is to help models, film and theatre actors and actresses to meet up, socialize, network and stay up to date with auditions and important events. We are very welcoming and encourage new members. It is a great way to stay in touch with what's going on in the acting space in the bay area and find new and cool projects. We encourage our members to post new events and benefit from this meetup group.

I took a wonderful play writing class at The Playwright's Foundation in San Francisco. It gave me an appreciation for the group dynamic that a class offers. Since I am not in the position to take a class at the moment I would love to have a meet up that offers what a class environment does. It is invaluable to the writing process to hear one's words read and being exposed to the ideas others has been a rewarding and enriching experience. I also love the idea of writing in a group setting. This s …

People who currently improvise or are interested in trying out improv get together to attend Leela's weekly Monday night drop-in improv class: The Art of Improvisation. The class introduces you to Leela’s signature style of improvisation: joyful play, expressing your authentic self, truthful scenework, ensemble building, group mind, character development, detailed space object work, multiple forms, and “Yes, and!" It's a full-on improv acting class taught by Leela’s Artistic Director, a great op …

This Meet Up is for those who enjoy improv (or want to learn it) to find classes and workshops. Especially to serve drop in improv classes in San Francisco. Although this will probably be mostly short form classes, a drop in long form/Harold workshop would also be welcome - as would classes on musical improvisation. If you are offering a class, contact the organizer... If you are having a four - six week class, that's not off the table either. Preference will be given to improv teachers with est …

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

Social Seekers, lets get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood. (Movies, Plays, Live Music, Dinner, Dancing, Fitness Classes etc.) or just to chit chat at one of our local coffee shops...

PS: You MUST be a BHP student to join. And if you dont know what BHP is then you are obviously not one. Its a group exclusively for BHP students run by students to hang out/support outside the class.

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

SF in SF - Science Fiction, San Francisco A Perfect Fit! www.sfinsf.org We host monthly author events and films at the Variety Screening Room at 582 Market Street @2nd & Montgomery, SF 94104. Since 2005 we've been featuring authors and films that focus on the science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related literary genres.  Previous guests include Cory Doctorow, Rudy Rucker, Patrick Rothfuss, Gail Carriger, Lev Grossman, Steven Gould, Robert J. Sawyer, Kage Baker, Mary Robinette Kowal, Carol Emshw …

The Queer Paulettes* is a Meetup group for queer women who love cinema. We see films that leave a strong impression and make us want to talk about them afterwards. Come meet other cool women still keen on the big screen! The Queer Paulettes programming focuses on independent features, documentaries, and foreign and festival films. We give special attention to women directors and feminist and LGBTQ selections. We don't shun Hollywood, though. Hollywood dishes up irresistible and important films t …

Variety is the spice of life, says the old adage. I think veg*ns can do a lot of different things as veg*ns, besides just eating together. I do like trying good restaurants, and I do like potlucks, but that's not all there is to life. Veg*ns need to find friends with whom they share other interests, besides a similar diet. In my life, music, dancing, movies, art, theatre, games, literature, dogs, nature, travel, museums, and animal welfare all contribute to my sense of identity, and my feeling t …

Once a month Film Festival Flix brings you the experience of Cannes, Toronto, Sundance and more direct to the Balboa Theatre! Join us monthly and discover Award-Winning and Audience Favorite films from Festivals around the world, enjoy intimate conversations with filmmakers, socialize and network at our pre-film party, and get your photo on the Red Carpet. Additional films, alternative content, and community engagement are constantly available online. So if you're ready to discover world-class i …

Acting is an ancient and elemental part of storytelling in the world. It involves harnessing one's mind and body to present the images of a story to another. Our goal is to nurture the craft of acting and its' participants, while broadening awareness of its contributions to the world. All skill levels welcome.

Presented by the Living Arts Counseling Center Theater for Self-Improvement Drama Therapy Workshops and Groups **No previous theatre experience necessary. Shy people encouraged to join** Would you like to feel better about yourself? Would you like to improve your relationships with your family, co-workers, or partner? Are you lacking the motivation and confidence needed to achieve your dreams? Are you struggling with depression, social anxiety, addiction, or another painful issue? Drama therap …

Do you love to talk about beauty? Are you color sensitive? Do you love makeup? Join us if the answer is YES! This is the first, ever, artistry meetup group for anyone who loves beauty and makeup of all sorts: Wedding&Bridal, Airbrush, Stage & Theatre, Photography & Editorial Fashion...etc. Even if you've never done makeup before, I could personally (or any member who is willing) give you a make over :) All skill levels are welcome! I started this group because I would love to meet other makeup …

For whom is this group intended? This group is for people with an international or multicultural background who are active and enjoy going to some (or all!) of the following: concerts, local festivals, interesting urban walks, hikes, cooking classes, foreign and independent films, picnics, farmers’ markets and other food-related events, museums, theatre, dance events, and day trips to the coast and the redwoods. There’s more, but that’s it in a nutshell and a place to start. The Bay Area has so …

Movies - from Summer blockbusters to independents This movie meetup is primarily located in Contra Costa County (WC/PH/Concord area) since it's a central location for our membership base, but we sometimes venture outside of Suburbia, when necessary to watch movies elsewhere! Learn more about this movie group  here WHY JOIN THIS MOVIE MEETUP? Because... We have had the same organizer since the group's beginning in 5/08 We have NO membership fees or dues We're one of the most visibly active Mo …

Citizen Kane, Gone With the Wind, Casablanca, Ninotchka, The Searchers, Vertigo. If titles like these don't start your cinematic blood racing -- and especially if they do -- it's time to rediscover the treasures of Hollywood's "Golden Age" (1930-1950), as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen! The Classic Films Meetup is all about seeing great movies with other classic film fans. Our base of operations is the beautifully restored Stanford Theatre, in Palo Alto, with occasional forays to …

East Bay Dad’s Group is a group of working and nonworking dads who are interested in meeting other dads who are happily married and trying to tackle the challenge of raising a child or children and continue to be happily married. There are a lot of groups out there for divorced Dads or single dads etc., what about Dads that work and at the same trying to be involved with their families? The intention of this group will be just that. To have a place in which Dads can be men and men can be Dads. E …

Emerging Arts Professionals/SFBA is a network focused on empowerment, leadership, and growth of next generation arts and culture workers in the San Francisco Bay Area through knowledge sharing, learning opportunities, and partnerships. Emerging Arts Professionals/SFBA’s events connect Bay Area arts and culture workers to each other, to the field at large, and to emerging ideas within and around it. Attendees can develop their skills, connect with peers, and find ways to sustain their commitment …

Speaking Fearlessly Do you have an important message or mission or product? What's holding you back from speaking up right now? Speaking Fearlessly is designed to: 1) Build a community to support each other in sharing great speaking tips 2) Practice in front of a receptive audience and receive solid, positive feedback 3) Provide you with a free video recording of your speech to review later and practice in private Speaking Fearlessly is perfect for: * Sales/marketing people * Speakers * Coache …

This is a group dedicated to learning, growing, and performing together as opera singers. Let's bring free, live performances of opera to the community, whether this means putting together scenes concerts, an evening of arias and art songs, or a full-fledged one-act or grand opera! The Contra Costa County needs a community opera group. Let's be that group and bring opera back.

Drama therapy uses acting, improvisation, theatre games, and psychodrama as tools for personal growth and change. It is playful, yet sparks insight. It promotes spontaneity, creativity, and expressiveness. This group will offer workshops and groups that  introduce participants to this powerful means for changing self-defeating patterns and practicing new roles and constructive behaviors. No previous theater experience is necessary. Shy people are welcome!

Following the theatre improv principles of "Yes, and...", non-judgment, and deep listening/participation, we have FUN with sound and music, made from instruments and our own bodies. This is like an adult PLAY group using music. So what does this have to do with CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COLLABORATION, and KNOWLEDGE SHARING? Improvisation requires MAKING THINGS UP, MAKING DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, LISTENING, and PARTICIPATING. Give and take. Offer and receive. Lead and fo …