Shows

The Drama Mamas Present:

Below The Skin… a workshop production of an original, existential comedy about marriage, motherhood and transformation.

Spectators Reviews: As a mother and a wife, I felt so close to the breath of this story. This is what the show Desperate Wives should be. I hope this honest, raw, passionate, smart, witty and moving play will picked up asap, because I can't wait to see the full vision of your work. -- S. Albin

Watching this very moving play, I realized that perfection in a marriage is not what it is about. What truly matters is to work things out. --S. Herman

On Saturday, March 29, 2008, the Drama Mamas joined a world-wide celebration of women artists as part of the first international "Support Women Artists Now Day" (SWAN Day). It was a day to raise visibility and raise funds for women artists – a powerful new way to put the spotlight on women’s cultural contributions during the final weekend of Women’s History Month.
For more info about SWAN Day.

Story:

Can modern marriage withstand the power of a mommy makeover? This existential comedy cuts below the surface to reveal the writhing paradox of love in the face of too much choice but not enough power. Plastic surgery, wayward passions, sisterhood, and a primal calling intersect in a harrowing journey that follows a mother determined to regain her womanwood even at the sacrifice of her dignity.

Young and old, audience members will find something of themselves in this piece that crosses boundaries of flesh and spirit.

Written by Jodi Schiller
Choreographed by Jodi Schiller & Jade Raybin
Directed by Rebecca Novick
Dramaturgy by Virginia Reed
The Cast: Jodi Schiller, Julie Kurtz, Wylie Herman, Nafees Hamid, Leah Herman, Lawrence Radecker,
Sara Barreto Worthing, Emily Rosenthal.

WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 28-29 @ 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Sunday, March 30@ 2:00pm (doors open at 2:30pm)

WHERE: Traveling Jewish Theatre (470 Florida Street, San Francisco)
Directions

TICKETS:
Friday-Pay what you can
Saturday and Sunday - $20 general /$15 seniors & students
All shows start on time and there is NO late seating. Be sure any guests know this, and to arrive 30 minutes early to get their tickets.
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(415) 505-7678

Past Play:

Low Hanging Fruit…a dark comedy about sex
At the San Francisco FRINGE FESTIVAL

Written and Choreographed by Jade Raybin
Directed by Phil Lowery
Featuring Jose Saenz, Jeff Noll, Kayra Nicole Arias, Kim Holt, Cindy Iijima, Tom Lazur, Charles Lewis III, Pearl Marill, Carla Pauli, Juliana Reese, Elizabeth Castaneda, and Melissa Castaneda.

"Low Hanging Fruit is advertised as a female view of male sexuality, but don't expect mere emasculation from this sophisticated company. The Drama Mamas, who had a hit with "Stretch Marks: Growing Into Motherhood" in 2005, return with a bawdy story of a tech-support worker sucked into the vortex of online sex."
-- San Francisco Chronicle - April 1st, 2007

Story: Follow a young man as he traverses the shifting line of sexual morality in a tale of two desires--for acceptance and the profane.

In a new play by Jade Raybin, Greg, a tech support professional with a penchant for inappropriate reverie, journeys from shame to expression and then some. Low Hanging Fruit ponders the intersection of sex and meaning, and why some things are better left off BART. Dance-theater, original music and fembots combine to blow your pants off.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri, Sept 7, 8:30pm
Thu, Sept 13, 10:00pm
Sat, Sept 15, 1:00pm
Sun, Sept 16, 5:30pm

VENUE:
The Exit on Taylor
277 Taylor, between Eddy and Ellis, San Francisco
(Just 1/2 block from the main Exit Theatre on Eddy)
Location & Directions

TICKETS:
Only $9.00 !!!
Or buy a 5-show Frequent Fringer pass for $35
Or a 10-show Frequent Fringer pass for $65
All shows start on time and there is NO late seating. Be sure any guests know this, and to arrive 30 minutes early to get their tickets.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SF FRINGE FESTIVAL:
mail@sffringe.org
(415) 673-3847
http://sffringe.org

This production showcases the work of many talented technical artists and musicians: The set design is by New York-based Grady Barker. Lighting design is by local luminary Rob Anderson.Sound design by emerging composer superstar Dan Cantrell. Composers of original music by Cody Giannotti and Nick Culp. Live beat boxer Cody Giannotti. Stage Manager is the well-regarded Phil Lowery.

Attention: No actual nudity. No one under 18 will be admitted. No refund (your money has been spent).