On this episode, ShawnJ, Phaedra, and Liz bask in the glow of their creative success, share gratitude for the theatre community, and gear up for a summer full of auditions, performance camps, and butts in sun-warmed theatre seats. Add a little tea to your ice-cold lemonade as the Divas shade the summer down!  

Upcoming Auditions: 

American Conservatory Theatre ( A.C.T.) act-sf.org

June 4-7 The Bad News Bears a musical

Iraq but Funny 6/15-17

The Comeuppance 8/24-29

Summer Sessions/Camps:

Berkeley Rep Summer Program - Mon–Fri 9am–4pm July 6-31 berkeleyrep.org/theme/summer-theatre-camp-play-creation-9qn5 

African-American Shakes & African American Art & Culture Complex: Shake the Stage presents School House Rock Jr. Live June 15-26 & July 6- August 1  african-american.org/youth-program/

SFartsEd - June 8-July 31 https://www.sfartsedsummer.org/

A.C.T. - Youth: June 8- August 7 https://www.act-sf.org/training/young-conservatory/summer-classes-2026 

A.C.T.- Adults: June 8- July 1 act-sf.org/training/studio-a-c-t

Recommendations:

"The House of Bernarda Alba" at Oakland Theatre Project
On stage May 22 – June 7, 2026 tickets at  oaklandtheaterproject.org

"Shakespeare over My Shoulder" at African-American Shakespeare Company
Now on stage until June 7, 2026 tickets at african-americanshakes.org

" ‘night, Mother" at Altarena Playhouse                                                                      On stage May 29 - June 28, 2026 tickets at  altarena.org

Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community

African American Shakespeare Company: african-americanshakes.org    

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre: lhtsf.org

Lower Bottom Playaz: lowerbottomplayaz.com 

Additional ways to support

The Mary Mason Memorial Lemonade Fund - a confidential resource for theatre practitioners with critical illnesses, conditions, or injuries who are in need of supplemental financial assistance. Donate at theatrebayarea.org

Stay connected with Creatively Shaded

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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This episode is for the dreamers! The Divas were invited to record at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts by the team behind Cofounders the Musical, and later attended their Live Concert & Pitch Contest. Honey, inspiration perfumed the air! Your hosts imagined what could be and invite you to indulge in the fruits of our imagination. 

Recommendations:

"The Coast Starlight" at The Stage San Jose
Now on stage until April 26, 2026 tickets at www.thestage.org

"Flex" at San Francisco Playhouse
Now on stage until May 2, 2026 tickets at sfplayhouse.org

"The Monsters" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre - Now on stage until May 3, 2026 tickets at www.berkeleyrep.org

"Come From Away" at TheatreWorks at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - Now on stage until May 10, 2026 tickets at theatreworks.org

"The Play That Goes Wrong" at Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City 
On stage April 23 - May 17 tickets at www.hillbarntheatre.org

"SistahFriend" an elevated staged reading, written by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton, performing at the Magic Theatre - On stage May 16 & 17, 2026 tickets at lhtsf.org

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts- hjkarts.org

Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community

African American Shakespeare Company: african-americanshakes.org    

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre: lhtsf.org

Lower Bottom Playaz: lowerbottomplayaz.com 

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj. You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, release the tact—all truth! How to prep for a visit to the theatre, how multi-hued performers slip into classic roles, and how to sense when your senses, need to sit down. Now inhale that aroma!

Put that Butt in a Theatre Seat!   

"All My Sons" at Berkeley Rep                                                                                             On stage February 20 - March 29 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

"Gods & Monsters" at New Conservatory Theatre Center                                            On stage March 6 - April 5 tickets @nctcsf.org

"Primary Trust" at TheatreWorks at the Lucie Stern Theatre                                        On stage March 4 - 29 tickets @boxofficetheatreworks.org

"FLEX" at San Francisco Playhouse                                                                                   On stage March 26 - May 2 tickets @sfplayhouse.org

"The Monsters" at Berkeley Rep                                                                                         On stage March 27 - May 3 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community

African American Shakespeare Company: african-americanshakes.org          Lorraine Hansberry Theatre: lhtsf.org                                                                              Lower Bottom Playaz: lowerbottomplayaz.com    

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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Third time's the STRUT! On the kick-off episode of season three, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, infuse the Bay Area Theatre Streets with shades of a seasoned hue. The spotlight is hot as a new scoring system unveils the Divas' tea — no filter. Don't worry, baby; you can still savor the serum but it won't be as sweet. After it goes down, the Divas will be there to give you your spoonful of sugar! Say, "Ahh!"

Put that Butt in a Theatre Seat!   

"Black Choreographers Festival" at Dance Mission Theater
On stage February 28 & March 1 tickets @bcfhereandnow.com
                    
"How Shakespeare Saved My Life" at Berkeley Rep                                                       Runs till March 1 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

"All My Sons" at Berkeley Rep                                                                                             On stage February 20 - March 29 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

"Gods & Monsters" at New Conservatory Theatre Center                                            On stage March 6 - April 5 tickets @nctcsf.org

"Primary Trust" at TheatreWorks at the Lucie Stern Theatre                                        On stage March 4 - 29 tickets @boxofficetheatreworks.org

"FLEX" at San Francisco Playhouse                                                                                   On stage March 26 - May 2 tickets @sfplayhouse.org

Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community

African American Shakespeare Company: african-americanshakes.org          Lorraine Hansberry Theatre: lhtsf.org                                                                              Lower Bottom Playaz: lowerbottomplayaz.com    

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this final episode of season two, The Divas wax nostalgia over a season brimming over with productivity and ingenuity. The Bay Area Theatre Community persisted and so did Creatively Shaded!  Gratitude was expressed, theatre seats were assessed, and teases of what to expect in season three, were sprinkled for a taste.  Pull up and get ready to get satiated in flavor! 

Have a wonderful Holiday Season! We'll see you in 2026!

Recommendations:                                                         
"Cinderella" at African American Shakespeare Company
On stage December 12-21, 2025 tickets at african-americanshakes.org
                    
"Snowbound: A Holiday Tale" at Town Hall Theatre Company                                          On stage December 4 - 20, 2025 tickets at townhalltheatre.com

"Soulful Christmas" at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre On stage December 19-21, 2025 tickets at lhtsf.org

"Rudolph & Scrooge: YC Holiday Double Feature" at American Conservatory Theatre. On stage December 1-20, 2025 tickets at act-sf.org

"Cabaret" at Oakland Theater Project Currently on stage until December 14, 2025 tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.org

Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community
African American Shakespeare Company african-americanshakes.org          Lorraine Hansberry Theatre lhtsf.org                                                                                     Lower Bottom Playaz  lowerbottomplayaz.com    

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, The Divas welcome Jasmine Milan Williams, fellow multi-creative who dresses The Bay Down! Jasmine details her unique take on costuming and the heart work that undergirds the performer.  Hun-tee, actors get another read on getting them minds right, while theater attendees would want to think twice before tapping ya neighbor.  Settle in as this snap back, will bring you all thee way back!

Recommendations:                                                         
"Two Trains Running" at Lower Bottom Playaz
On stage August 8-31, 2025 tickets at lowerbottomplayaz.com  
                    
"The Day the Sky Turned Orange" at SFBATCO                                                                   On stage September 5 - October 5, 2025 tickets at sfbatco.org

"The Bridge" at Theatre Works On stage August 17, 2025 tickets at theatreworks.org

"Diasporadica" at Fort Mason                                                                                            On stage August 22-August 30, 2025 tickets at fortmason.org                                                               
Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community
African American Shakespeare Company african-americanshakes.org          Lorraine Hansberry Theatre lhtsf.org                                                                          Lower Bottom Playaz  lowerbottomplayaz.com    

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this episode, SirDiva reascends to his seat after directing/performing in "Sweat," to help roll out the red carpet for our illustrious guest, Legendary Diva, Margo Hall!  The Beloved multi-faceted performer, bestows the kingdom of the Bay with invaluable insight into our unique community, and the theatre industry at large.  Bay-be, the theatre streets were over flowing and Center Stage Shade sopped it all up! Come on and getchu a taste!

Recommendations:                                                         
"Les Blancs (The Whites)" at Oakland Theater Project
On stage July 13 - 27, 2025 tickets at oaklandtheatreproject.org  
                    
"Magnolia Ballet" at Shotgun Players                                                                             July 19 - August 10, 2025 Tickets at shotgunplayers.org 

"Candace Johnson’s Scat-ter Brain The Music of ADHD" at the Marsh Berkeley      On stage July 19 - September 13, 2025 Tickets at themarsh.org

"Marin Shakes Presents 1st Annual Seeds of Time Festival"                                        On stage July 19 - August 2, 2025 Tickets are pay-what-you-will at marinshakespeare.org/seeds

"Cowboy Cabaret Giddy Up & Get Down" presented by Ray of Light Theatre’s Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein’s At The Nikko                                                    On stage one night July 23, 2025 Tickets at rayoflighttheatre.com/spotlight         

"The Wiz Jr." at African-American Shakespeare Company On stage Saturday, August 2. Tickets  at african-americanshakes.org

"Glitter in the Glass presented by The Champagne Staged Reading Series at Shotgun Players Featuring Elizabeth Jones                                                                    On stage August 4-5, 2025 Tickets at shotgunplayers.org

"Into The Woods" Co-produced with SFARTSED at SFBATCO                                     On stage July 25 - 26, 2025 Tickets at sfbatco.org

New Black Voices                                                                                                                Info lhtsf.org

                                                                                                                                 
Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community
African American Shakespeare Company african-americanshakes.org    

We wan

On this episode, Phaedra and Liz are joined by a local creative who puts the multi in hyphenate; Aejay Antonias Marquis, who steps in SirDiva's shoes as guest co-host.  The Theatre Streets had the Divas on a trek through Afro futurism, isolation, and poles, while Center Stage Shade and SirDiva's Rant, lit it up. Chyle, now you know we had to get up on the National Endowment for the Arts - knotting us Divas all up!  Come on an unravel this theatrical entanglement with us! 

Recommendations:                                                         
"Crumbs from the Table of Joy" at Aurora Theatre Company
On stage April 26 - May 25, 2025 tickets at auroratheatre.org     
                    
"Come Thru: a cultural Celebration"  Play reading of Lisa B. Thompson's "African Stew" with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.  Saturday May 17 at 4pm at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture Tickets @lhtsf.org

"Season Preview and Celebration" Featuring Lorraine Hansberry Theatre's 2025 New Black Voices mentee, Phaedra Tillery-Boughton. Sunday May 18 at 4pm at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Free event open to all -rsvp @lhtsf.org

"Driving The Girls" In Person Reading presented by Playwright's Foundation at  YBCA Screening Room May 17 7:30pm. Tickets catbrooks.org/events                                                  
A World Premiere Hip-Hop Musical "Co-Founders" at American Conservatory Theatre. On stage May 29 - July 6 tickets at act-sf.org Black Out Nights: June 6-8

"Sweat" at Palo Alto Players Directed by ShawnJ West                                                       June 13-29, 2025 Tickets @paplayers.org

"SistahFriend" A staged reading by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton June 21, 2025 7:00pm at Zaccho Dance Theatre Free admission Limited seating Tickets @zaccho.org

Theatre Camps & Education for Youth
SFARTSED: Exploration camp, Broadway Bound, Art & Design and Fashion
Session 1: June 9- 20, Session II: June 23 - July 3, Session III: July 7-July 18 + extra week through July 26 For more info sfartsedsummer.org

African American Shakes, Shake the Stage Summer Camp The Wiz Jr. July 7-August 2nd. For more info african-americanshakes.org

SFBATCO - Young Actors Lab Session 1 July 7-18, Session 2 July 21-August 1 For more info sfbatco.org

School of the Getdown Youth Arts Camp July 28- August 2nd.  For more info www.fayecarol.com/youthartscamp

Berkeley Rep Youth Summer Programs Multiple Sessions throughout the Summer berkeleyrep.org/school-of-theatre                                                                                                                                             
Donate to support the  Black Theatre Community
African American Shakespeare Company african-americanshakes.org                        Lorraine Hansberry Theatre lhtsf.org
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us o

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, are joined by Bay Area native multi-hyphenate and Grammy nominee, Ryan Nicole Austin! She drops bars of creative knowledge and promotes her upcoming World Premiere Musical, "Co-Founders!" A new segment, "The Real T(heatre)," in depth conversations, sits down with the cast of S.F. Playhouse's "Fat Ham" as they reflect on their unique experience, and you know we didn't leave out Center Stage Shade. Baby, there is so much good T all up and through this episode! Prepare to have your thirst quenched!

Recommendations:

Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon:

"Government Housing 2" at Lower Bottom Playaz
On stage now Fri, Sat 2 & 8pm until May 4. Tickets at lowerbottomplayaz.com

"Two Trains Running" at American Conservatory Theatre 
On stage April 15 - May 4, 2025 tickets available at act-sf.org

"The Comedy of Errors at American Conservatory Theatre 
On stage April 22 - May 3, 2025 tickets available at act-sf.org

"The Last of The Love Letters" at Crowded Fire Theater at Z Below
On stage April 24 - May 3 Tickets at crowdedfire.org

"Crumbs from the Table of Joy" at Aurora Theatre Company
On stage April 26 - May 25, 2025 tickets available at auroratheatre.org

"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf"  presented by Tavia Percia May 2, May 3rd at 8pm at Sweets Ballroom in downtown Oakland tickets are $20 sold at the door.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/foster-theater-spaces-for-women-of-color

"Come Thru: a cultural Celebration"  Play reading of Lisa B. Thompson's "African Stew" with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.  Saturday May 17 at 4pm at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Tickets @lhtsf.org

A World Premiere Hip-Hop Musical "Co-Founders" at American Conservatory Theatre. On stage May 29 - July 6 tickets at act-sf.org

Black Out Nights: June 6,7,8

Ways to support the  Black Theatre Community

African American Shakespeare Company                                                                Please donate to help AF. AM. Shakes to continue their mission of 
“Envisioning the Classics with Color” to give, visit african-americanshakes.org

“Come Thru: A Cultural Celebration for Black theater artists and the theater-curious." at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre May 5-9 at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture.  Learn more and save your spot at lhtsf.org/come-thru 

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, march into Women's Herstory with a ground breaking playwright, whose impact thrives in the Bay Area. They discuss how social media has entangled the Thespian, and performers out here shading the stage; playing dual roles of actor and director! Chiiile you need to sit all the way up for this!

Recommendations:

Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon:

"Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC
On stage March 7 - April 6, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org

"Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse 
On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org

"Two Trains Running" at American Conservatory Theatre 
On stage April 15 - May 4, 2025 tickets available at act-sf.org

"The Comedy of Errors at American Conservatory Theatre 
On stage April 22 - May 3, 2025 tickets available at act-sf.org

"Crumbs from the Table of Joy" at Aurora Theatre Company
On stage April 26 - May 25, 2025 tickets available at auroratheatre.org

"Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry"
Imani Perry

"Lorraine Hansberry Theatre" Landmark Building D, third floor 2 Marina Boulevard San Francisco, Ca 94123
Mailing address: 762 Fulton Street, Suite 304 San Francisco, Ca 94102 information@lhtsf.org

"Marcus Books" 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, Ca 94609 marcusbooks.com

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz pay homage to Black Bay Area Theatre History, get into the spill out of D.E.I., and who answers the "Call" of the Craft. Chile, Center Stage Shade had to run back those audition Lewks.  Gather your notes and pull into the Shade!

Recommendations:

The San Francisco Black Theater Movement Panel Discussion
San Francisco Public Library
Available on YouTube

Documentary Black Theatre: The Making of a Movement 
California Newsreel 
Available on Vimeo

"Jesus Christ Superstar" at Berkeley Playhouse 
On stage February 21- March 30, 2025
Tickets available at berkeleyplayhouse.org

Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon:

"Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC
On stage March 7 - April 6, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org
Blackout Night's Date TBD

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• Dates: 3/7 -3/14, 3/19-3/23

"Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse 
On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org
Blackout Night's Date TBD

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

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Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz light the spark for 2025! Jobs, opportunities, Center Stage Shade, "Oh MY!"  Get ready to "Blackout" the theater with the Divas in 2025! Keep those sparklers lit-Happy New Year!

Job Opportunities:

SFBATCO
Box Office Manager
sfbatco.org

A.C.T.
Professional and Outreach Manager
act-sf.org

Lesher Center For The Arts
Ticket Clerk
lesherartscenter.org

Auditions:

Audition workshop
Magic Theatre
January 25, 2025
magictheatre.org

Joint Audition - Lorraine Hansberry Theatre + SFBATCO + Magic Theatre
February 3-4, 2025
phaedra@sfbatco.org

Creatively Shaded Blackout Nights Coming Soon:

"Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse 
On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org
Blackout Night's Date TBD

"Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC
On stage March 7 - April 5, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org
Blackout Night's Date TBD

"The Magnolia Ballet" at Shotgun Players
On stage July 12- August 10, 2025 tickets available at shotgunplayers.org
Blackout Night's Date TBD

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz give their take on DEI in the theatre, who's out here singing soulless notes and run back some of their favorite shows of 2024.  The Divas give a little holiday ding as Center Stage Shade pops out for the season.  Put a little peppermint in your hot toddy and savor the cheer!

Recommendations:

"A Thousand Ships" at Oakland Theatre Project
On stage December 13-January 5 tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.com/ships

"Waitress" at S.F. Playhouse
Now on stage until January 18th tickets available at sfplayhouse.org

Coming in 2025:

"Wild With Happy" directed by ShawnJ West at NCTC
On stage March 7 - April 5, 2025 tickets available at nctcsf.org

"Fat Ham" at S.F. Playhouse
On stage March 20 - April 19, 2025 tickets available at sfplayhouse.org

" SistahFriend" staged reading written by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre On stage June 21, 2025 tickets available at lhtsf.org

"Jesus Christ Superstar" at Berkeley Playhouse
On stage February 21 - March 30th, 2025 tickets available at berkeleyplayhouse.org

"The Day the Sky turned Orange" at SFBATCO
Fall 2025 info at sfbatco.org

We want to hear from you! Email us at creativelyshaded@gmail.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram at @creativelyshaded, @phaedratboughton, @starshawnj, @elizasenoj.  You can also watch this episode and others on YouTube: @creativelyshaded

Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz discuss egos, the happenings in the theatre streets and whether or not they've had love behind the curtain.  A local theatre company gets lit up as the Divas give the thickest read on Center Stage Shade! Ba-by the reads come by the triplets! Lean in!

Opportunities for Creatives: 

The Ground Floor
berkeleyrep.org/the-ground-floor
Application closes December 22, 2024

TBA Cash Grant
Theatrebayarea.org/grants/cash
Reopens spring 2025

Black Futures Residency
zaccho.org/?resids_black-futures
Keep an eye out for 2025/26 applications

Lloyd Richards New Futures Residency
SDCFoundation.org
Application just closed. Watch out for 2025-26 Cycle

Recommendations:

"The Bag" at Aurora Theatre Company 
 Limited engagement on stage December 13/14 tickets auroratheatre.org

"A Thousand Ships" at Oakland Theatre Project
On stage December 13-January 5 tickets at oaklandtheaterproject.com/ships

"Waitress" at S.F. Playhouse 
 Now on stage until January 18th tickets available at sfplayhouse.org

"Peter Pan Panto at The Presidio"
Now on stage until December 29 tickets at presidiotheatre.org

"Soulful Christmas" at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Playing December 20-22 tickets @lhtsf.org/soulful

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz do serve shade, but is it thick or thin? They discuss a local casting agency and its practices, whether monologues are necessary or not and who're all the Aunties & Uncs. This that thick or thin- you be the judge!

Recommendations:

"JaJa's African Hair Braiding" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre 
Playing November 8 - December 15 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

"Charlie Brown Christmas" at Contra Costa Civic Theatre
Playing November 23-December 15 tickets @ccct.org

"A Red Carol!" at SF Mime Troupe
Playing December 14- December 29 tickets @sfmt.org

"Soulful Christmas" at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Playing December 20-22 tickets @lhtsf.org/soulful

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On the premiere episode of the second season, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz recap their summer break and get into what's currently on their plates. They runback "Butt's in Seats" which seems to be on a loop in the theatre community. And check this—The Divas plunge into the deepest Shade as the spotlight turns it's glare on them! Oooh Chile! Put on that kettle cause this tea is Piping Hot! Take long, slow, sips!

Recommendations:


"The Thanksgiving Play" at Altarena Playhouse
 Playing October 24 - November 24 tickets @altarena.org

"JaJa's African Hair Braiding" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre 
Playing November 8 - December 15 tickets @berkeleyrep.org

"4th New Roots Theatre Festival" at SFBATCO
 Playing November 14 - 17 tickets @sfbatco.org

"A Red Carol" SF Mime Troupe
Playing December 14 - 29 tickets @sfmt.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

This episode of Creatively Shaded centers Mental Health Awareness Month.  Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, lay their burdens down on the couch of licensed psychologist and multi-hyphenate artist, Dr. Jacqueline Benson. They discuss navigating the creative path of Black Artists, unwarranted trolling, and if your boo-boo's butt should be in that theatre seat. Just because The Divas are on the couch doesn't mean that Into The Shade & Center Stage Shade wasn't popping.  Ba-by! It's time for you and your crew to take a turn, cause the Doctor is Definitely in Session! Take Notes!

Recommendations:

"The Infinite Wrench"  by the San Francisco Neo-Futurists
Playing Every Friday & Saturday in SF.  Free tix for BIPOC Artists using code LFTB  go to sfneofuturists.org

"Tick, Tick...Boom!" at New Conservatory Theatre Center
 Playing until June 16 tickets @ nctcsf.org

"The Glass Menagerie" at SF Playhouse
Playing until June 15 tix: sfplayhouse.org

"Head Over Heels" at Berkeley Playhouse
 Playing until June 30 tix: berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Cabaret" - Center Rep at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Playing until June 23 tix @lesherartscenter.org

"Garuda’s Wing" - Magic Theatre at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture  directed by Bay Area’s own Margo Hall! Playing June 5-June 23 tix @ magictheatre.org

"SistahFriend"  - written by Phaedra Tillery-Boughton a stage reading presented by 3Girls Theatre’s (3GT) June 16 Free tix @ 3girlstheatre.org

"I, Too, Sing America" - SFBATCO at Grace Cathedral in SF 
Playing June 13-15th tix @sfbatco.org

Jackie's Place -Silicon Valley's Soul Food Restaurant San Jose jackiesplacesj.com

Dr. Jacqueline Benson deeperthancolor.com @dr.jacquelinebenson

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how they've put their butts in several theater seats, who's possessed with the takeover spirit, and the art of lips caressing on stage! Into The Shade & Center Stage Shade, will have you salivating for more! Get your Good Divas, and several glasses cause the libations are flowing! Come take a sip!

Recommendations:

"Aren't You?" One Night Only! May 3 at Marin Shakespeare Company Directed by ShawnJ West tix: marinshakespeare.org

"(NO MORE) adjustments" with Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason Playing until May 5 tix: lhtsf.org
 
"The Infinite Wrench"  by the San Francisco Neo-Futurists
Playing Every Friday & Saturday in SF.  Free tix for BIPOC Artists using code LFTB  go to sfneofuturists.org

"A Strange Loop" at American Conservatory Theater playing April 18-May12 tix: act-sf.org

"Blue Door" at Aurora Theatre Company playing April 19- May19 tix: auroratheatre.org

 "Tobacco, Zig-Zags & Gum" a World Premiere at The Marsh Berkeley Mainstage 
extended through May 24 tix: themarsh.org

"The Taming of the Shrew" at African American Shakes at Marines Memorial Theater
 Playing Sat & Sun May11-May 26 tix: african-americanshakes.org

"The Glass Menagerie" at SF Playhouse Playing until June 15 tix: sfplayhouse.org

"Head Over Heels" at Berkeley Playhouse Playing May24-June 30 tix: berkeleyplayhouse.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how theatre creatives get caught up in the wind, energy, and aromas!  They talk about who's getting vetted, who needs to check it at the door, and who's team too much! Baby, the receipts keep coming and the Divas leave Nothing on Read! Oh Too Shade Honey, Oh Too Shade! 

Recommendations:

“The Great Leap" featuring our very own James Oh!  Playing at Center Rep at The Lesher Center For The Arts until April 7 tix: lesherartscenter.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company  playing until  April 13 tix: sfbatco.org

“Larry the Musical" at Brava Theater playing until April 14 tix: larrythemusical.com

"King Liz" at City Lights Theater Company playing until April 21 tix: cltc.org

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage playing until April 27. 
Tix: shotgunplayers.org 

"Blue Door" at Aurora Theatre Company playing April 19- May19 tix: auroratheatre.org

"A Strange Loop" at American Conservatory Theater playing April 18-May12 tix: act-sf.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss the ways that theatre is reviewed in the Bay and invite The People to throw in their own two cents. Center Stage Shade casts it's gaze on the actor while Into The Shade, brings light to accessing children's theatre.   You might want to gather your flock for this one cause The Divas got a word!  Come and get this blessing!

Recommendations:

“West Coast Premiere “Bees & Honey” Marin Theatre Company until 3/10" 
Use code: MTCSHADED for 20% off your tix! marintheatre.org

"World Premiere Play, “Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad” at The Magic Theatre.
Playing until 3/17 tix: magictheatre.org

“Unpacking in P’town” New Conservatory Theatre Center Playing until 3/31 featuring  @starshawnj tix: nctcsf.org

"“Pipeline” by Dominique Morisseau at African American Shakes Playing Sat & Sun 3/16-3/31 tix: african-americanshakes.org

“The Soul Never Dwells in a Dry Place”  Workshop dates 3/21-3/24 8pm, 2pm Sat/Sun info:cuttingball.com

“Rent” Berkeley Playhouse  Playing until 3/31 tix berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company  March 29 - April 13 sfbatco.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Happy Black History Month! On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, highlight local Black Bay Area Creatives and other artists who have made it big! They recap the local theatre scene and kiki about audition bloopers.  Center Stage Shade and Q & A segment Into The Shade, dive deep into theatre community effectiveness and appropriate terminology, that is Stamped in The Black! Getcha note pad Henny cause The Divas got receipts!


Recommendations:

“A Rolling World Premiere: The Black Feminist Guide To The Human Body“
 Presented by Lorraine Hansberry Theatre at MoAD  featuring @phaedratboughton 2/24  moad.org

“People Where They Are” San Jose Stage Company until 2/25 thestage.org

"Aren’t you?”  The Marsh 2/10- 3/2 themarsh.org

“Bottled Spirits” an in person screening 2/18 at the Parkway Theater in Oakland, presented in partnership with the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre & the Anti-Police Terror Project lhtsf.org

“Rent” Berkeley Playhouse 2/23-3/31 berkeleyplayhouse.org

"Black Joy Parade"  Feb 25th blackjoyparade.org

“Unpacking in P’town” New Conservatory Theatre Center 3.1-3/31 featuring  @starshawnj   
nctcsf.org

"Sign My Name to Freedom- The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin" San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company  March 29 - April 13 sfbatco.org

*CORRECTION: 
Lyrics, Music, Book written by Betty Reid Soskin
Play script  written by Michael Gene Sullivan

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2024, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, set the  FIREWORKS OFF!  They lay down tips on the do's & definitely the don'ts of going to an audition, give their THREE CENTS on "The Color Purple" 2023 version and The Center Stage Shade is EXPLOSIVE! A new Q & A segment, Into The Shade is introduced.  Bring a fan baby cause you're gonna need to cool ALL THE WAY OFF!

Come sit under the Shade!


Recommendations: 

“Babes in Ho-lland” Shotgun Players 1/14-2/4  shotgunplayers.org

“Every Brilliant Thing” Center Rep until 1/28 lesherartscenter.org

“How I Learned What I Learned” 1/17-2/3 theatreworks.org

"The Wiz"  1/17-2/11 broadwaysf.com

"Aren't you?”  The Marsh 2/10- 3/2 themarsh.org

"Fences" 6th St Playhouse 1/18-2/4  6thstreetplayhouse.com

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz discuss theatre "etiquette", inclusivity with action, and getting rid of "the box" that has stifled the overall theatre experience.  The Center Stage Shade of the week has the Divas throwing the spotlight on the audience!  

 Lean all the way into it!


Recommendations: 

"Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton 
Use Code: 'bedtime' two free child tickets per 1 adult ticket
12/1-12/30/23 presidiotheatre.org

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" theatreworks.org

"Cinderella" Directed by: Khalia Davis berkeleyplayhouse.org

"1984" Adaptation by: Michael Gene Sullivan auroratheatre.org

"A Christmas Carol" act-sf.org

"Guys & Dolls" sfplayhouse.org

"The Land of the Dead" thepear.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this week's  episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Liz and Jacquetta, discuss witnessing Black and Brown Stories on stage, the impact of diverse butts in seats, and the healing power of theatre.  On Center Stage Shade, the Divas shine a light on acceptable time frames for audition results: Did I book the job or nah?

 Lean into it!

Upcoming Auditions:

Cal Shakes, Marin Shakes, SF Shakes, Vallejo Shakes
November 19 & 20  
calshakes.org

"A Strange Loop"  American Conservatory Theater
 Submission deadline Wednesday, November 29, Audition Date December 11
Signup through Instagram: @actsanfrancisco

Theatre Bay Area Generals
2/3 -2/4/2024
theatrebayarea.org

Recommendations: 

"We Are Continuous"  Directed by: ShawnJ  West nctcsf.org
Use Code: 'we are continuous' for 25% off ticket price 
Closes 11/26/23  nctcsf.org

"Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton 
Use Code: 'prettysleepy' 11/25-12/1/23
Use Code: 'bedtime' two free child tickets per 1 adult ticket
12/1- 12/30/23 presidiotheatre.org

"Bulrusher" (Use Code CREATIVELY20 For 20% off tix) berkeleyrep.org
"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" Directed by Ayodele Nzinga The Lower Bottom Playaz 
Closes 11/26 thelowerbottomplayaz.com

"The Legend of Georgia McBride" Directed by: Elizabeth Carter lesherartscenter.org
"Group Therapy" Directed by: Tanika Baptiste therhino.org
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" theatreworks.org
"Cinderella" Directed by: Khalia Davis berkeleyplayhouse.org
"1984" Adaptation by: Michael Gene Sullivan auroratheatre.org
"A Christmas Carol" act-sf.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this week's special episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz, discuss being new arts journalists in the Bay, all of the exciting theatre that's happening and how representation still matters.  They also pay homage to a local Bay Area Actor.  

You know there's a little Center Stage Shade! Lean into it!


Recommendations: 
"We Are Continuous"  Directed by: ShawnJ West nctcsf.org
"New Roots Theatre Festival" sfbatco.org
"Panto in the Presidio" Featuring Phaedra Tillery-Boughton presidiotheatre.org
"Mame" Featuring Elizabeth Jones 42ndstmoon.org
"Bulrusher" (Use Code CREATIVELY20 For 20% off tix) berkeleyrep.org
"The Legend of Georgia McBride" Directed by: Elizabeth Carter lesherartscenter.org
"Group Therapy" Directed by: Tanika Baptiste therhino.org
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" theatreworks.org
"Cinderella" Directed by: Khalia Davis berkeleyplayhouse.org

Richard D. May https://www.gofundme.com/f/richard-darnell-may
Kim Donovan KSD Casting ksdcasting.com
African-American Shakespeare african-americanshakes.org
Theatre Bay Area theatrebayare.org

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta and Liz, open up a bag of tricks and treats! They discuss working as an understudy, opportunities in the Bay Area, the practice of hiring out of town actors and then some! Honey, the shade is pulled all the way out! Get ready to go in 'cause the Divas definitely do!

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Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On this week's episode of  Creatively Shaded,  Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, discuss shows that are relevant to the black community, dealing with offers to work for questionable pay, and the hustle and tussle of being an artist in the Bay Area!
The table is set and the drinks are flowing!  Bring your appetite and dig in!

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Voice over: Margo Hall @margogot 

Editor: James Oh @jamesaaronoh

On the premiere episode of Creatively Shaded, your new hosts, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, deep dive into Black Artists’ POV on Bay Area Theatre!  Intros are had, questions are asked, and heads most definitely turn, as The Divas pull back the curtain on Bay Area Theatre through the hued lens of Black Artists.  Buckle up and have a row of seats as we introduce a segment: “Center Stage Shade” where we talk about the state of theatre, pushing the black narrative and so much more!

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