A timeline of the moments that defined theater in 2020 in the Bay Area and beyond
Finding the specific moments in 2020 that altered our art form can help us name our losses and move forward
Lily Janiak December 23, 2020Updated: December 28, 2020, 7:21 am
Megan Nicely performs with Maddy Lawder (right) during a balcony dance in Oakland as part of “Neighborhood Stories,” where audiences in a small caravan of cars (leaving in different shifts a few minutes apart) drive from address to address. Photo: Yalonda M. James , The Chronicle
Even so, much of this year has felt like an undifferentiated haze. We theater lovers haven’t had opening nights and curtain times to structure our lives in the way we’re used to. Finding the specific moments in 2020 that altered our art form can be therapeutic, helping us name our losses and move forward, so here are a few of the “most 2020” instants in theater, presented in the style of a captain’s log.
hoard for us overall. that s not the issue. i think our point has been made, i will say quickly again to reiterate the one thing about the tree. if we have to go, you know, we witnessed a house next door to us get demolished. the and at that time the owner said, we want to save those three trees in the back and you know, i m not the owner of the prts, so i can t dictate terms. i m wondering if the city has some kind of policy about special trees. this is a a very tall avocado stree in the backyard that you know our estimation is 80 years old. it is a special tree. just like to take that into consideration, maybe maybe in the building or the new building and whatever you decide. we respect. additional public comment? if not, public comment is closed. additional public comment? no. if not, public comment is closed. commissioner moore? commissioner moore: i like to discuss that we re in a r.m. 2 district. we re seing a lot that is being proposed for four draw
february 10th or 1r7b? 10rks giss. 150r? february 10th. i can respond, what do you think? what is thu1 what s the challenge to you and your calendar? could you clarify the date, please? february 10 or february 17 in i think february 10 is good enough for us. thank you. commissioner, on the floor is a motion foner, on the floor is a motion for continuance february 10th. public hearing remains open and basically it s to consider a redesign of the project. that s correct. sorry. i was just going to say, i think the direction of commissioner moore s comments are to lessen the amount lessen or eliminate the need for variances and other match nations that are being asked of this commission. ok. on the motion, commissioner antonini? aye. commissioner moore? aye. commissioner saguy? aye. commissioner miguel? aye. thank you, commissioners. all three components of this item are continued until february 10. commissioners, you are now on item nu
all three components of this item are continued until february 10. commissioners, you are now on item number 20. 2010.057od for 2441 mission street. good evening president miguel and members o6 c1 street. good evening president miguel and members of the commission. before you this evening is mandatory discretionary review of the building permit proposing to establish a new medical cannabis dispensary doing business as shambala healing arts center at the property of 2441 mission street. the healing arts center is performed for providing safe access of medical cannabis for those suffering with debilitating illnesses. they will not allow on-site smoking. the subject property is on the east side of the 2400 block of mission street between 20th and 21st. the 2400 block of mission contains a number of medical uses including mission medical center, several dental offices and several optometrists. other uses include dwellings, sizable amount of retail clothing shops, pawnshop, ph