ACT in San Francisco

Extract

The American Conservatory Theatre publishes the most elaborate programs in the Bay Area. In addition to credits for all 16 of the season's plays, the programs introduce us to “The Man behind the ACTion,” William Ball; to “The ACTion People” —other directors, design and production staff, training staff, acting company, and acting fellows. A brief history of the two-year-old company is included, as well as behind-the-scenes information on training, staging, and funding. Almost everyone connected with ACT, however remotely, can see his name in print —with the exception of those in ACT's publicity department. And that's a pity, because they may well be the busiest people of this very busy company.