
Live Theater for Live People
Shotgun Players exists to light up the Bay Area with exhilarating, come-as-you-are live theater. The eye-opening experiences we share push through the static in a way thatโs both provocative and disarming, because when thereโs no screen between you and the power of the stage, weโre connected and invigorated.
shotgun spotlight
Join us for coffee and cookies on the first Friday of every month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM as we meet some of the most influential theater makers in the Bay Area. Each session will begin with an interview about their history and artistic endeavors, followed by an opportunity to ask questions and a group discussion.
Tickets are pay-what-you-can.

lily janiak
Theatre Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle
MARCH 13

JON TRACY
Artistic Director,
Marin Shakespeare Company
APRIL 3

MARGO HALL
Artistic Director,
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
MAY 1
Support Art That Meets The Moment!
Did you know that ticket sales cover less than half of our expenses? That’s because we do everything we can to offer affordable ticket options AND hire over 100 local artists every year.
Your donation makes it all possible!
Checks can be made payable to Shotgun Players at:
Shotgun Players
1901 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
To donate over the phone, call Joanie McBrien, Director of Development at 510.841.6500 ext. 301
Donations to Shotgun Players are fully tax deductible. Our nonprofit tax ID number is 94-3265879
Shotgun Players accepts donations of stock! Contact Joanie McBrien for more information [email protected]
Ask your employer if they will match your donation!
Everyone is Welcome Here
bold, relevant, affordable theatre
Accessibility
Shotgun Players is committed to creating a theatre experience that embraces audiences and artists of all abilities. We are always looking for new ways to make our events inclusive and accessible.
Mad Tickets
We make a lot of theatre with and for young folks, so if you’re 25 or under, you can get in for $15! Also, keep an eye out for MAD NIGHTS where we offer FREE pizza and drinks, including beer for those 21 and older. Spread the word!
Diversity
Our commitment to an inclusive community takes center stage. Explore how we champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and strive to make our spaces affordable, accessible, and free of bias and injustice.



