"Alas, some bad news on the local cultural front: Dance and performance venue/troupe CounterPulse-one of the few SF-based indie theatre companies to actually own their namesake Turk Street space (which they bought outright in 2023)-sent out an announcement stating their intention to dramatically "scale back" operations and release staff. The statement, co-authored by outgoing Executive AD Julie Phelps, takes great pains to not call it a "closure" or a "shut down.""
"I'm pleased to say that I've never seen a mistake that resulted in any injury, but I can't help but notice that thei local troupe's December shows always have a few more flubs than their summer shows. But what catches my attention every time is that the audience will be so heavily invested in the success of a particular act that they'll not only forgive, they'll up their verbal encouragement for another try."
CounterPulse, a dance and performance venue/troupe that purchased its Turk Street space in 2023, announced plans to dramatically scale back operations and release staff while avoiding the words "closure" or "shut down." The announcement echoes earlier statements from Killing My Lobster, Aurora Theatre, and Oasis and follows nearby losses such as PianoFight and EXIT Theatre. Two recent shows provided uplifting experiences for audiences amid chilly weather and SAD. Circus Bella's Starlight show features more flubs in December than in summer, yet audiences vocally encourage performers and cheer for acts to succeed. The troupe's new big tent runs through January 4 at The Crossing at East Cut, SF.
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