American Conservatory Theater (ACT)

What you need to know

American Conservatory Theater was founded in 1965 and has been producing in San Francisco since 1967. It operates two venues downtown. The Toni Rembe Theater is the 1910 building on Geary Street, restored after the 1989 earthquake. The Strand Theater on Market Street is a restored 1917 movie palace used for newer and smaller-scale work. ACT also runs a conservatory training program.

What to Expect

The season typically includes six to eight productions split between the two theaters. The Toni Rembe stages the larger productions: classic plays, musicals, and established contemporary work. The Strand programs world premieres, adaptations, and smaller-room pieces.

ACT is a regional repertory company with professional actors and full production resources. Sets, costumes, and direction are at a professional regional-theater scale.

Visiting

Toni Rembe Theater: 415 Geary Street, Union Square
The Strand Theater: 1127 Market Street, Mid-Market

Shows typically run Tuesday through Sunday, with matinees on weekends. Tickets range from $25 to $110 depending on seat and production. Under-35 pricing and rush tickets are available for most performances.

The Geary Street location is inside the Union Square dining district. The Strand is on Market Street in Mid-Market.

Getting There

Both theaters are walkable from Powell BART and Muni Metro. The 38 Geary bus runs past the Toni Rembe. The Strand is also close to Civic Center BART. Union Square Garage is the closest parking for the Toni Rembe. The 5th and Mission garage is the closest for the Strand.