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New Roots Theatre Festival


  • Brava Theater Center 2781 24th Street San Francisco, CA, 94110 United States (map)

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company presents

New Roots Theatre Festival

Saturday, October 16 & Sunday, October 17, 2021

In-person at Brava Theater Center*

New Roots Theatre Festival is a cultural festival that represents the global community in the Bay Area and celebrates works dedicated to the stories of marginalized identities

SFBATCO is producing three original projects alongside five pieces developed by BIPOC theatre arts Legacy Organizations in the Bay Area. The Festival line-up includes:

I, Too, Sing America (SFBATCO)
Shining (SFBATCO)
Sign My Name to Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin (SFBATCO)
Cuicacalli Ballet Folklórico
Africa American Shakespeare Company
PUSH Dance
AfroSolo
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre


Learn more about the Festival and purchase tickets here.



* In accordance with city and county guidelines, all guests will need to provide proof of full vaccination with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine and valid ID in order to attend the Festival. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, a well-fitting face mask must be worn at all times while inside the building, unless actively eating or drinking.

Need ticket-buying assistance? Call SFBATCO’s Virtual Box Office Tues-Fri from 12-4PM at 415-484-8566.

Earlier Event: October 15
El Beso de la Mujer Araña
Later Event: October 23
Paseo Artístico