American Conservatory Theater (ACT)
The Verdict
"The Toni Rembe stages the classics; the Strand on Market is the home for contemporary and independent work."
What you need to know
American Conservatory Theater is a regional repertory company that has produced in San Francisco since 1965, operating two downtown venues.
What to Expect
The season typically includes six to eight productions. The Toni Rembe Theater, in the restored 1910 building on Geary in Union Square, stages the larger productions: classic plays, musicals, established contemporary work. The Strand, a restored 1917 movie palace on Market in Mid-Market, programs world premieres and smaller-room pieces. Under-35 pricing and rush tickets are available for most shows.
Getting There
Both theaters are walkable from Powell BART and Muni Metro. The 38 Geary runs past the Toni Rembe; the Strand is also close to Civic Center BART.
Explore Nearby
Starlite
A 21st-floor Union Square lounge with cocktails by Trick Dog's Scott Baird.
The Rotunda
Lunch and afternoon tea under a 1909 stained-glass dome.
Jane the Bakery
Great small bakery that grows their own grain.
Jones
A tropical cocktail bar in the Tendernob with a large outdoor patio.
