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"Border People" at The Marsh

Dates: (2/27/2019 - 4/17/2019 )

Theatre:

The Marsh


1062 Valencia Street
San Francisco,CA 94110

Phone: 415-282-3055

Tickets: $25-$35 sliding scale Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays; $30-$35 sliding scale Saturdays; $55 and $100 reserved seating

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With its initial and extension runs now largely sold out, The Marsh San Francisco has added six additional Wednesday performances of "Border People," the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle. Based on Hoyles conversations with immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and border crossers of all kinds, the show has been greeted with unanimous critical acclaim, earning the highest rating from the San Francisco Chronicle, noting This is what it is to witness a master of his craft. Dan Hoyle is one of our theatrical gems, and praised the production as A testament to the core-to-nerve ending commitment and courage of those living on borders of any kind.For information or to order tickets ($25-$35 sliding scale Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays; $30-$35 sliding scale Saturdays; $55 and $100 reserved seating), visit themarsh.org or call (415) 282-3055 (Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).WHEN:Currently running through April 27Added dates: Feb. 27; March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 17SHOWS:8:00pm Wednesdays8:00pm Thursdays8:00pm Fridays5:00pm Saturdays

News About "Border People" at The Marsh

BORDER PEOPLE Comes to The Marsh Next Month
BORDER PEOPLE Comes to The Marsh Next Month
February 16, 2024

 Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle’s critically acclaimed hit Border People returns to The Marsh San Francisco for a special performance before the production heads to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Interview: Dan Hoyle of BORDER PEOPLE at The Marsh Challenges Us to Consider the Ways in Which We Do or Don't Cross Geographic and Cultural Borders
Interview: Dan Hoyle of BORDER PEOPLE at The Marsh Challenges Us to Consider the Ways in Which We Do or Don't Cross Geographic and Cultural Borders
October 20, 2023

BroadwayWorld talks to actor-playwright Dan Hoyle about 'Border People' his funny and trenchant exploration of people who cross borders of all kinds, running at The Marsh San Francisco through November 18th.

Dan Hoyle Returns to The Marsh With BORDER PEOPLE
Dan Hoyle Returns to The Marsh With BORDER PEOPLE
August 23, 2023

Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle returns to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit Border People. Based on Hoyle’s conversations and interviews from the South Bronx housing projects courtyards, refugee safe houses on the Northern Border with Canada, and travels along the Southwestern Border and into Mexico it features 11 monologues of people who live on or across borders both geographic and cultural.

David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
David Cale, Les Waters, Ryan J. Haddad & More to Take Part in Berkeley Rep's 2023 Ground Floor Program
July 14, 2023

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

Dan Hoyle's BORDER PEOPLE to Return to The Marsh San Francisco in September
Dan Hoyle's BORDER PEOPLE to Return to The Marsh San Francisco in September
June 15, 2023

Due to popular demand, award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle will return to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit, Border People.

Dan Hoyle's BORDER PEOPLE Postponed at The Marsh San Francisco; New Fall 2023 Dates to be Announced
Dan Hoyle's BORDER PEOPLE Postponed at The Marsh San Francisco; New Fall 2023 Dates to be Announced
May 19, 2023

The Marsh San Francisco has postponed performances of Dan Hoyle’scritically acclaimed hit, Border People. Originally scheduled for May 26 – June 24, the show will instead be presented in Fall 2023 (new dates TBD).

Dan Hoyle to Return to The Marsh San Francisco With BORDER PEOPLE
Dan Hoyle to Return to The Marsh San Francisco With BORDER PEOPLE
April 20, 2023

Award-winning actor and playwright Dan Hoyle will return to The Marsh San Francisco with his critically acclaimed hit, Border People.

Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended at The Marsh Berkeley
March 03, 2023

The Marsh Berkeley has added performances of acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle’s Talk To Your People, returning March 23 through April 15.

Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Will Play The Marsh Berkeley Beginning in February
Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Will Play The Marsh Berkeley Beginning in February
January 20, 2023

Acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle will come to the East Bay's The Marsh Berkeley with an updated version of his hit show, Talk To Your People, which enjoyed an extended sold-out run last summer at The Marsh San Francisco.

Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Comes To The Marsh Berkeley, January 28–March 11
Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Comes To The Marsh Berkeley, January 28–March 11
December 23, 2022

Acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle returns to The Marsh Berkeley with an updated version of his hit show, Talk To Your People, which enjoyed an extended sold-out run in San Francisco last summer. With his trademark ability to shapeshift onstage, Dan Hoyle revisits the panoply of vivid characters he created this show.

Dan Hoyle's Riveting TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended At The Marsh Through August 27
Dan Hoyle's Riveting TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE Extended At The Marsh Through August 27
July 01, 2022

Since debuting his newest work in March 2022, acclaimed actor/playwright Dan Hoyle has used the stage of The Marsh to shed light on social inequality in America. This summer, Bay Area theatregoers will get another chance to view this riveting look at how male white America has been coming to terms with the current racial reckoning when Hoyle brings Talk To Your People back to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run from July 30–August 27 (dates/times below).

The Marsh San Francisco Adds Final Performance of Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE
The Marsh San Francisco Adds Final Performance of Dan Hoyle's TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE
May 24, 2022

 The Marsh San Francisco is offering local theatre lovers a final chance to catch Dan Hoyle’s Talk To Your People, adding three final performances on June 3, 18, & 24 to the show’s run, which is currently scheduled through May 28.

BWW Interview: Dan Hoyle of TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE at The Marsh Explores the Messiness of Our Shared Humanity
BWW Interview: Dan Hoyle of TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE at The Marsh Explores the Messiness of Our Shared Humanity
February 10, 2022

BroadwayWorld speaks with acclaimed actor-playwright Dan Hoyle about 'Talk to Your People,' his new show running live at The Marsh San Francisco through April 16th that uses his trademark observational humor to delve into issues of race, privilege, power and masculinity.

Dan Hoyle Returns To MarshStream For Experimental Workshop TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE
Dan Hoyle Returns To MarshStream For Experimental Workshop TALK TO YOUR PEOPLE
May 10, 2021

Fan favorite Dan Hoyle returns to The Marsh for an intimate night of online theater, comedy, and community with an experimental workshop, Talk to Your People, available to stream via MarshStream.

MarshStream Welcomes The Return Of Dan Hoyle, Don Reed, Kate Robards And More
MarshStream Welcomes The Return Of Dan Hoyle, Don Reed, Kate Robards And More
May 15, 2020

As the Bay Area's shelter-in-place continues, The Marsh San Francisco offers a variety of programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform (see latest schedule below).

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