American Conservatory Theater

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Place: Here. Time: Now.

Thu, 27 Aug

A monthly series of freewheeling conversations between A.C.T.'s Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon, eminent theater artists, and thought leaders on where they are in the present moment. The podcast explores theater and the world around it, including how we got here, future possibilities, and imagined change. Episodes are available on podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.

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Takes on a Scene

Thu, 27 Aug

Artists provide commentary, their takes, on a specific scene from a recent A.C.T. production. The opening clip from ANIMAL WISDOM features commentary from the creator and actor, stage director, and film director about creating the experience for the audience, the relationships between the performers, instruments, room, and camera, and what viewers will learn in ANIMAL WISDOM.

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Crushing

Thu, 10 Sept

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Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest

Tue, 22 Sept

Emma Rice adapts and directs Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 classic in a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride about mistaken identity. The production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission. It features loud sound effects, gunshot effects on and offstage, bright and flashing strobe lights, smoking, and theatrical haze effects.

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Teacher Preview

Tue, 29 Sept

Join A.C.T. for hosted pre-show drinks and snacks and a workshop to help prepare teachers' students for the show.

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Pride Night

Wed, 7 Oct

Mix and mingle at an LGBTQ+ themed party before the show.

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Every Saturday Night

Sat, 10 Oct

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Walking Tour: Global Security in Hitchcock's San Francisco

Sun, 11 Oct

Explore the Cold War paranoia, espionage, founding of the United Nations, McCarthyism, and San Francisco locations seen through Alfred Hitchcock's camera lens. The 90-minute walking tour is conducted by Shaping San Francisco historians, includes a moderate uphill walk and a slightly steeper downhill portion, begins at the War Memorial Opera House, and ends at the Toni Rembe Theater. Lunch is not provided, followed by a performance of North by Northwest.

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Oh, Mary!

Tue, 13 Oct

A production presented as part of A.C.T.'s 2026/27 Season.

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John Proctor is the Villain

Thu, 12 Nov

A production presented as part of A.C.T.'s 2026/27 Season.

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The Bad News Bears: A Musical

Fri, 26 Feb

A production presented as part of A.C.T.'s 2026/27 Season.

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Troilus and Cressida

Wed, 10 Mar

A conservatory and community show.