Murmur theatre club
Let’s talk about the theatre we see
Theatre is a communal experience. It happens in real time, in a room full of strangers. Good theatre should elicit thoughts and emotions - that's why we go to the theatre! And those thoughts and emotions are important to discuss. However, many of us don't get the chance because we simply don't know people who have seen the same show.
That’s what Murmur Theatre Club is for - to connect audience members who want to talk about what they see. This is not a talkback, not a lecture, and not an evening with theatre makers - this is a space for audience members to exchange ideas, hear different perspectives, and reflect on what they've experienced.
Next meeting — Sunday, August 23
Upcoming (inaugural!) Murmur Theatre Club Meeting
Sunday, August 23
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Location: Delah Coffee
420 W Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Topic: “Orpheus Descending”
by Oakland Theater Project
Participation is free
What to expect:
Our team, Vera and Nata, will be there. You can learn more about us on the Our Team page of Murmur. Everyone is welcome. Please, RSVP, so we know who to expect.
RSVP for August 23, 2026
How it works
1
See the show
Book your ticket any date, any time - go when it suits you. Just make sure it’s before the Theatre club meeting.
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RSVP for the upcoming Club
RSVP from this page. Participation is free.
3
Join us for a conversation
About an hour and a half. No preparation, no reading.
What we will discuss:
Orpheus Descending (by Tennessee Williams)
directed by Will Detlefsen
in Oakland Theater Project
A charismatic young drifter arrives in a small community shaped by prejudice and moral control. His presence awakens desires for love, justice, and self-determination - and sparks devastating consequences.
Born of the Southern Gothic but urgently national, Tennessee Williams re-imagines the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice as a fever dream of America - one where the promise of freedom is received not as a refuge, but as a threat.
When
August 7 – 23, 2026
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Run time
2 hours, 30 minutes (one intermission)
Venue
Oakland Theater Project at FLAX art & design
1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland
Get your ticket to watch the play
What to know about the Murmur Theatre Club
Do I need to see the show first?
Yes, please! Discussing the show with other people who have seen it is the point of our Theatre Club. You can see any of the scheduled performances that work for you, as long as it’s before our meeting. Go to whichever performance works for you, any time before the meeting.
What should I expect?
We’ll meet at a public place not too far from the theatre to discuss the show. We expect an intimate, audience-only conversation - people who saw the same show, comparing notes, asking questions, and sharing their experience. Vera will facilitate the discussion, but there will be no lecture, or talk-back of any kind.
Do I need to prepare?
You don’t need to prepare anything, but we appreciate an open heart and mind!
How much does it cost?
The meeting is free but you’ll need to. You buy your own ticket to the show. Please remember to register so we know how many of us to expect.
Any other questions?
Please reach out to Vera at vera@the-murmur.com any time.