Equivocation

Plucking Shakespeare from behind the scenes and plunking him down in the middle of court intrigue surrounding the Gunpowder Plot makes for an excellent play about the intersection of politics and art, as well as the power of conscience. With Remi Sandri as the Bard and Brittni Barger as his daughter; great work in numerous roles by Kurt Johnson, Matt K. Miller, and James Leo Ryan. Directed by Laura Baker. T, W 7pm; Th 2 & 7pm; F 7pm; Sa 8pm; Su 1pm. Through 6/19. $22-$30. B Street Theatre, 2711 B St.; (916) 443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.org.