Rajiv Shah is set to appear in the role of Josh for the upcoming production of The Antipodes, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker. Actors’ Reading Collective is set to stage the West Coast premiere this fall. 

The Antipodes, is a masterful exploration of storytelling and creativity. The play explores themes of creativity, connection, and invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences with collaboration and/or storytelling. The play unfolds in a room where a group of writers convene to brainstorm ideas for a new unnamed project, delving into the complexities of collaboration and the elusive nature of inspiration. Part satire, part sacred rite, The Antipodes asks what value stories have for a world in crisis.

Baker’s work is renowned for its intimate and nuanced portrayals of human relationships, often blending humor with profound insights into everyday life. She won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her play The Flick.  

The Antipodes is being presented by the Actors’ Reading Collective, a group of veteran Bay Area theatre artists dedicated to bringing new and exciting works to the stage. The Collective focuses on fostering artistic collaboration and creating a platform for diverse voices in theater. The Antipodes, directed by Alyson Schacherer of the The Barrow Group, will be ARC’s first fully produced, staged, in-person play. The cast includes Samuel Ademola*, Harry Davis*, Anthony Fusco*, Isabel Langen*, Robert Parsons*, Timothy Roy Redmond*, Rajiv Shah*, David Sinaiko*, Liz Sklar*. *Denotes Member, Actors’ Equity

The Antipodes is a fall season top theatre pick by The San Francisco Chronicle’s Datebook. The show is set to run from November 9 to December 1, 2024 in Marin Shakespeare Company’s theatre at 514 Fourth Street in San Rafael. Tickets go on sale starting October 9, 2024.