San Francisco Conservatory Theatre:
The American Conservatory Theatre, located in the heart of San Francisco at the Geary Theatre, is the oldest theatre house in San Francisco . After the fire of 1906 destroyed all eight of San Francisco 's theatre and playhouses the Geary Theater was the first to be reconstructed in 1909.
Originally known as the Columbia Theatre, the Geary Theatre opened with the production of Father and Boys. Since that first play took its stage, the San Francisco Conservatory Theatre has hosted a variety of stage stars, including Sarah Bernhardt and Isadora Duncan. It was briefly known as the Wilkes Theatre, then the Lurie Theatre before finally settling upon the Geary Theatre in 1928.
The playhouse continued to host a variety of both classical and contemporary plays until finally in 1967 the American Conservatory Theatre group moved it, eventually purchasing the Geary Theatre in 1974. it The American Conservatory Theatre is a theatre company founded in 1964 dedicated to non-profit performances.
Falling apart, it wasn't until the proscenium collapsed during an earthquake in 1989 that the Geary playhouse was closed for extensive repairs. It took the strenuous efforts of dedicated patrons and charities to raise the $28.5 million needed to help restore the American Conservatory Theatre to its original splendor. To date the American Conservatory Theatre has put on more than 300 shows to more than 7 million audience members and continues to go strong.
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Directions to See at the San Francisco American Conservatory Theatre:
From North Bay :
·101 S across Golden Gate Bridge until it turns into Lombard St .
·Right on Van Ness Ave.
·Left on Golden Gate Ave.
·Entrance to American Conservatory is on Market St .
From The Bay Bridge :
· Stay on the left and exit 5th St, veering left onto Harrison West
· Stay to the left across Market St .
· Left on McAllister for one block, to Hyde St .
· Entrance to American Conservatory is on Market St .
From the South Bay :
·101 N to 180 ( Bay Bridge )
·Follow directions from Bay Bridge above
American Conservatory Theatre San Francisco Parking:
Event parking at the Geary Theatre for the American Conservatory Theater is available at the Mason/O'Farrell parking garage. Located at the corner of Mason and O'Farrell streets, parking is available at a rate of $10 for five hours upon presenting your ticket stub to a parking attendant.
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The San Francisco American Conservatory Theatre group , hosted by the Geary Theatre, was founded in 1909, is one of eight other theatres in San Francisco to go up after the loss of every performance venue as a result of the 1906. With historical roots that run deep, the San Francisco American Conservatory Theater today is known for its classical productions as well as dabbles with contemporary pieces of playwright. With the actual American Conservatory Theatre founded in 1965, to date they have hosted over 300 plays to an audience of over 7 million people combined.
