All Stories About American Conservatory Theater

Remembering the Magic and Sweep of the Laird Williamson Touch

He started as an actor and became a visionary director of classics, chiefly though not exclusively by Shakespeare.

The San Francisco paper’s influential personified ratings icon, beloved by many readers, is facing fresh pushback from local theatre artists.

The ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘Veep’ actor lives in the moment for Will Eno’s ‘Wakey, Wakey’ at ACT in San Francisco.

How one of the nation’s leading repertory theatre actors, who evoked universal admiration for his own work, returned the favor.

The season will feature a world premiere, a cult classic, and a sequel to Qui Nguyen’s ‘Vietgone.’

Last week Stephen Buescher, a former instructor and choreographer, filed a detailed complaint against the theatre and school.

The veteran Bay Area actor/director may fret about keeping her mind clear, but only so she can keep working at full steam.

She will take over as the executive director of American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco in August.

Pam MacKinnon’s inaugural season will feature recent plays from Nottage, Backhaus, Udofia, and Yee, as well as classics.

The Tony-winning Broadway and regional freelance director succeeds longtime leader Carey Perloff.