Recent History
Under the direction of Chris Smith since 2003, the Magic celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2007. Recent events have included premieres by Anne Bogart, David Mamet, and Elaine May. Smith stepped down as artistic director at the close of the 2007–08 season. Loretta Greco became artistic director in April 2008. The Magic Theatre was experiencing a financial crisis brought on by the worsening economic conditions in America. Greco announced in December 2008 that unless the theater could raise $350,000 in two weeks, it would have to shut down. The money was raised by January 12, 2009, and the company continued on with its season.
In the fall of 2010, the Magic Theatre collaborated with the Marin Theatre Company and the American Conservatory Theater to put on "The Brother/Sister Plays," a set of plays by Tarell Alvin McCraney. The Magic performed "The Brothers Size," which was directed by Octavio Solis and starred Tobie Windham, Joshua Elijah Reese, and Alex Ubokudom, with a set design by James Faerron.
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