THEATRE GUIDE

3: BLACK GIRL BLUES

June 8 – June 18

Presented by B Street Theatre

The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts

2700 Capitol Ave, Sac 956 443-5300 Bstreettheatre.org

This exciting play is a tale of three close friends – Keisha, Jill and Stephanie – who grew up together and now at thirty years old are confronted with facing their demons. Keisha, an urban socialite, has her life crushed when she realizes her long-term boyfriend has had a child with another woman. Jill, a housewife in denial, admits to her husband’s betrayal.

Stephanie, an executive in the upper-echelon world, has to face the core of her mental illness. 3: Black Girl Blues meditates on the ways we choose to present ourselves and the forces that cause us to come clean.

Danielle will be hosting a talk-back after the Thursday and Saturday performances.

The Hombres

Thru June 4th

Presented by Capital Stage Company

2215 J St, Sac Capstage.org

A look at the intimacy of male relationships through the point of view of Machismo culture, The Hombres follows Julián, a gay Latino yoga teacher, as he clashes with the Latino construction workers outside his studio—particularly the older head of the crew, Héctor, who seeks from Julián something he never expected.

BEAUTIFUL — THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

June 13 – June 19

Presented by Broadway at Music Circus at UC Davis Health Pavillion

1419 H St, Sac 916 557-1999

The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song writing team to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Content Guide: Younger children may have difficulty following the plot. There is no foul language, but there is talk about the use of drugs. Teens will likely identify with the opening scenes when teenage Carole stands up for herself to pursue her passions and follow her dreams. Adult Carole faces marital strife and infidelity as she comes into her own as an artist.

BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

June 2 – June 25

Presented by Celebration Arts Theatre

2727 B St, Sac 916 455-2787

Celebrationarts.net

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage takes the audience back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, where you meet aspiring starlet Vera Stark, who works as a maid to Gloria Mitchell, an aging star grasping at her fading career. Worlds collide when Vera lands a trailblazing role in an antebellum epic starring … her boss. While Vera’s portrayal of an enslaved person turns out to be ground breaking, decades later, scholars and film buffs still grapple with the actress’ legacy in Hollywood and the impact race had on her controversial career.

The World According To Earl Premier

June 18

Presented by Sacramento Seeding Creativity at Crest Theatre - FREE

1013 K St, Sac https://linktr.ee/earlinsupportof

The World According to Earl, a short, animated narrative documentary by Deborah Pittman. It’s a tribute to her dad, an Unsung Hero, whose opportunities for education, growth, development were limited. A big part of his life goal was to empower his children, grandchildren, kids in the neighborhood with his knowledge that education was the way up and out. Admission is free to all, but you need to make reservation, so we can plan (safe seating, programs, reception).

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