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Known for developing and presenting innovative and provocative new plays, Crowded Fire contributes to the creation of a contemporary canon that reflects the diverse world in which we live. Crowded Fire was recently described in American Theatre Magazine as “instrumental in introducing the Bay Area to new writers who push the boundaries of what theatre can be” and “one of the most reliable local stops for high-quality new work by diverse voices.”

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Shipping & Handling

by Star Finch
Directed by Lisa Marie Rollins & Leigh Rondon-Davis
Aug 10–Sep 7 | At the Magic Theatre

Commissioned world premiere & recipient of Theatre Bay Area’s 2024-25 Rella Lossy Award!

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SHIPPING & HANDLING trailer now LIVE!

“Have you ever gone through a portal?” Catch the trailer for CFT’s current production, the commissioned world premiere of Shipping & Handling by Star Finch, directed by Lisa Marie Rollins & Leigh Rondon-Davis! Videography & trailer by our amazing friends at Peakbound Studio!

SHIPPING & HANDLING Engagement Events!

Shipping & Handling

By Star Finch
Directed by Lisa Marie Rollins & Leigh Rondon-Davis

August 10 – September 7, 2024

Shipping & Handling seeks to transmit a signal for locating the tone of what it means to be human in this specific moment, and collectively reimagine our future design.

Reimagining & Grounding the Future:

A Fireside Chat with the Revolutionary Researchers Guiding the Next Steps for Artificial Intelligence

Friday, August 30th, 7pm
Live in the Magic Theatre Lobby; livestreamed on Instagram

Is AI a true reflection of its creator? Alex Hanna, the Director of Research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), and fellow researcher Adrienne Williams will share their thought-provoking research on bias in artificial intelligence. This enlightening discussion, moderated by Director & Dramaturg Leigh Rondon-Davis will help us collectively imagine a new relationship with this technology for the future.

Double Feature Day with CFT & Magic Theatre

Saturday, August 31st, 3pm
Live at the Magic Theatre

Spend an extraordinary day at the theatre with performances and a special event from Crowded Fire and Magic Theatre! On August 31st at 3:00pm, we’re kicking things off with a performance of Crowded Fire Theater’s Shipping & Handling by Star Finch. Then choose between a sumptuous dinner at Fort Mason’s award-winning eateries Greens or Radhaus, with 10% off your meal, followed by a lively Happy Hour in the Magic lobby, including a performance by Mimi Tempestt at 7:30pm, and close out the night with a captivating performance of Magic’s Richard II at 8:00pm!

Writing Portals to Possibilities:

Thursday, September 5th, 6:15pm
Live at the Magic Theatre, followed by the 8pm performance of Shipping & Handling

Join Playwrights Foundation and CFT for a reception and conversation with playwrights Jon Bernson, Eugenie Chan, Leigh M. Marshall, and Star Finch as they delve into their approaches to imagining portals to new worlds and new futures. This event will be moderated by Playwrights Foundation Artistic Producer, AeJay Mitchell. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/writing-portals

After the panel discussion, stick around for Star Finch’s world premiere of Shipping & Handling at 8pm!