North Bay Bohemian raves: "first-rate work...a lyrically written comedy-drama-mystery-fantasy that defies categorization, alternately baffling and then charming its audience." Read the full review

The Horses by Brian Thorstenson

Imagination and desire collide in this comedy about family, love, and getting older. It's Marv's 75th birthday, and he's more interested in taking a road trip with a fun-time gal than in the perfect cake his wife Lois is icing.

Directed by Tracy Ward, with dramaturgy by Jayne Wenger
Starring: Anne Darragh, Will Marchetti, Frances Lee McCain, and Michael Ray Wisely
Production Team: Stanley Gibbs, Janice Koprowski, Richard Mosqueda, Mark Robinson, Jason Sheldrick, Jax Steager, Danielle Thomsen

Read More about the Making of The Horses, AlterTheater's first-ever commissioned play, written specifically for our company!

October 22nd-November 15th
The Horses by Brian Thorstenson. Author of the AlterTheater hit Summerland, Bay Area playwright Brian Thorstenson crafts a new play specifically for AlterTheater, starring WIll Marchetti and Frances Lee McCain.

In this comedy about love, family, and getting older, Marv isn't too excited about turning 75--he's more interested in taking a road trip with a fun-time gal than attending the big birthday bash his wife is planning.

April 29th through May 23rd
Owners by Caryl Churchill. The first professionally produced play by renowned British playwright Caryl Churchill is a searing dark comedy that skewers the hunger for ownership and what it means to be the master of your belongings--from houses bought and sold in gentrifying neighborhoods to the hearts of the people you love.
Starring: Ann Brebner, Jeanette Harrison, Michael Ray Wisely
Production: Wil McCandless, Danielle Thomsen, Selina G Young

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