Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage

John Henry Evans

Don’t be fooled by its size: it’s a tiny little theater that delivers massively powerful art. This is a production company that consistently puts on moving, challenging, and bold pieces.

Mark Peters

An East Bay jewel of theater company. Always interesting programming. The house is fairly intimate, so you'll feel connected to the shows.

Jason Swanson

Saw the play Arcadia. 'Twas a creative and clever performance across time. If you're one for philosophy and/or debate I would highly recommend going to watch. The performance hall itself was fairly cozy. Seats were reasonably comfortable and positioned 360 degrees about the stage (but with most on a single side). Lighting was on point throughout the show, hats off to not only the actors but the directors and stage hands.

Dan Schoknecht

Great local theater across the street form Ashby BART. I saw the troupe perform William S. Gibbons "The Black Rider", featuring music from Tom Waits. The band was exceptional; I'm a huge fan of mid-career Waits, and the band captured his junk-symphony vibe to a T. I'm not particularly knowledgeable about acting, so I can't comment on the skill of the actors, they clearly were having a good time performing the show (for what it's worth, I saw one of the last showings of an extended run, a time when I can easily see the actors tiring of their roles, but that was not noticeable with the Shotgun Players). I had a seat in the back corner, which wouldn't seem ideal (it was one of the last to go), but visibility and comfort we're not issues. There is a bar and you can enjoy your cocktail inside the theater. Recommended! I will be returning.