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"The Waiting Period" at The Marsh San Francisco

Dates: (5/21/2023 - 7/23/2023 )

Theatre:

The Marsh San Francisco

The Marsh

1062 Valencia St., San Francisco
San Francisco,CA 94110

Phone: (415) 282-3055

Tickets: Thanks to the support of generous donors, general admission tickets are FREE. Supporters may donate $50/$100 for reserved seats, funds which make it possible for others to see the show at no cost.

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The Marsh San Francisco has announced additional free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period on select dates in May and July 2023. This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work outlines Copeland’s own struggles with depression and suicidal thought, and is presented at no cost to remove all barriers for those who may be struggling with depression themselves. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, The Waiting Period is written by Copeland and directed by David Ford.

WHEN:
May 21 and July 9, 16, 23, 2023

SHOWS:
12:00pm Sundays

News About "The Waiting Period" at The Marsh San Francisco

The Marsh Adds Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD This Spring
The Marsh Adds Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD This Spring
March 13, 2024

Continuing the effort of suicide prevention and hitting the milestone of 10 years of without-charge performances to the public, The Marsh has added free performances of The Waiting Period. Learn more about the show.

The Marsh San Francisco to Present Limited Engagement Return of Brian Copeland's NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
The Marsh San Francisco to Present Limited Engagement Return of Brian Copeland's NOT A GENUINE BLACK MAN
February 23, 2024

The Marsh San Francisco will mark the 20th anniversary of Not a Genuine Black Man, with a special limited engagement that will include the 1,000th performance of Brian Copeland’s work. Learn more about the engagement here.

Copeland's Heartwarming THE JEWELRY BOX Announced At The Marsh, December 15- 23
Copeland's Heartwarming THE JEWELRY BOX Announced At The Marsh, December 15- 23
November 28, 2023

Experience Copeland's heartwarming play 'The Jewelry Box' at The Marsh for a limited time. Don't miss this engaging and emotional production.

The Marsh Adds Three Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD
The Marsh Adds Three Free Performances of THE WAITING PERIOD
September 29, 2023

The Marsh San Francisco has added three free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland’s The Waiting Period on select dates in October and November 2023.  Learn more about how to attend here!

The Marsh San Francisco Adds Free Showings Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
The Marsh San Francisco Adds Free Showings Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
July 26, 2023

Discover the latest offering from Marsh SF - a series of free showings of Brian Copeland's powerful play, 'The Waiting Period.' Get the details on the dates and venue information in this informative article.

Marsh SF Adds Free WAITING PERIOD Performances In May & July
Marsh SF Adds Free WAITING PERIOD Performances In May & July
April 28, 2023

The Marsh San Francisco has announced additional free performances of award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland's The Waiting Period on select dates in May and July 2023. This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work outlines Copeland's own struggles with depression and suicidal thought, and is presented at no cost to remove all barriers for those who may be struggling with depression themselves.

SWEAT & More Lead San Francisco's April 2023 Top Picks
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March 21, 2023

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. April 2023's top picks include Merrily We Roll Along, Sweat, and more.

The Marsh Adds Free Performances of Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
The Marsh Adds Free Performances of Brian Copeland's THE WAITING PERIOD
February 07, 2023

. Featuring humorous, poignant, and riveting insights, The Waiting Period will be presented March 5, April 2, and April 16, 2023, with performances at 12:00pm Sundays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. 

Marsh SF Extends Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME For Fourth Time
Marsh SF Extends Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME For Fourth Time
February 04, 2023

Award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) will continue his extremely successful run of GRANDMA & ME at The Marsh San Francisco, extending performances for a fourth time due to popular demand. 

GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS to Return to The Marsh San Francisco in January
GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS to Return to The Marsh San Francisco in January
December 12, 2022

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the return of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents, which has performed to sold out crowds by award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) since its successful opening run in October 2022.

Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME Extended at The Marsh San Francisco
Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME Extended at The Marsh San Francisco
November 09, 2022

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the second extension of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents. Dedicated to the memory of Copeland’s grandmother, Lena Mae Arbee, GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents has been extended through December 10, 2022.

The Marsh SF to Present Brian Copeland's THE JEWELRY BOX in December
The Marsh SF to Present Brian Copeland's THE JEWELRY BOX in December
November 05, 2022

This December, award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, GRANDMA & ME) will return to The Marsh San Francisco for a limited run of his critically acclaimed Christmas story, The Jewelry Box.

Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME Extends at The Marsh
October 04, 2022

Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced the extension of GRANDMA & ME: An Ode to Single Parents, the first opening of a new work by the award-winning playwright and actor Brian Copeland (Not a Genuine Black Man, The Waiting Period, The Scion, The Jewelry Box) in nearly seven years. For the past month, Copeland’s work, which examines the issues of single parenting and asks what it truly means to be a father, has captivated Bay Area theatregoers – selling out nearly every preview performance.

Interview: Brian Copeland of GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS at The Marsh Shares His Experiences of Having Been on Both Sides of the Situation
Interview: Brian Copeland of GRANDMA & ME: AN ODE TO SINGLE PARENTS at The Marsh Shares His Experiences of Having Been on Both Sides of the Situation
September 14, 2022

BroadwayWorld talks to acclaimed actor-playwright Brian Copeland about his funny & touching new solo show 'Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents' running at The Marsh San Francisco thru November 19. Copeland is best known for 'Not a Genuine Black Man,' the longest running solo show in San Francisco theatre history.

World Premiere of Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME at The Marsh San Francisco
World Premiere of Brian Copeland's GRANDMA & ME at The Marsh San Francisco
August 20, 2022

World Premiere play at The Marsh San Francisco.

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