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Free Horror Play: ‘The Specimen’ at Potrero Stage (SF)

Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission - Suggested donation is $10- $30
Potrero Stage | 1695 18th St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Johnny, a gay paleozoologist, is fired under Trump science budget cuts. Outraged, he continues his research by increasingly dangerous, darkly comedic methods in his apartment bathroom. Content warning: includes bloody imagery and nudity.
Directed by Bella Campos Hintzman. Written and performed by SchaefferNelson. Stage Managed by Jasmine Lew.
Performances are at Potrero Stage (1695 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107) on
Sun, Jan 18 at 2:30pm; Sat, Jan 24 at 4pm; Thurs, Jan 29 at 8:30pm; Mon, Feb 2 at 7pm

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission - Suggested donation is $10- $30
Categories: In Person, Online, Theater & Performance
Address: 1695 18th St, San Francisco, CA

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