Produced by RE:ACT, a new company made up of American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.) alumni, The Bunner Sisters, press notes state, "follows the lives of two spinster sisters running a modest sewing business in 1880s New York City. When an unattached man enters the picture, their complacent existence is turned upside down." Directed by , the cast features Bay Area actors Tara Blau, Anne Buelteman, Heather Kellogg, Josiah Polhemus and Amy Prosser.
"We were looking for pieces that celebrated and honored women’s stories," said RE:ACT founding artistic director Polhemus in a statement. "Edith Wharton is a remarkable writer, and this little-known novella has been beautifully adapted by Richard Alleman. We tried out a staged reading of The Bunner Sisters last summer and found a wildly enthusiastic audience response. The opportunity to bring A.C.T. alums Anthony Newfield, Amy Prosser, and me together on this project has been a great joy."
San Francisco’s A.C.T. Costume Shop is located at 1117 Market Street. Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. For tickets, priced $25, .
