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Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland
Brian Copeland

Mercury News

Iconic Copeland show hits a milestone: “In a region where solo stage shows are performed with regularity, ‘Black Man’ is the production to which all others must be judged. It’s that good, and that deeply ingrained in the theater scene.”

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Broadway World

“Grandma & Me: An Ode To Single Parents” Brims with Humor and Humanity
“Hits that sweet spot between funny and moving… [Copeland is] a preternaturally gifted entertainer and storyteller.”

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Theater Dogs

Brian Copeland zeroes in on single parenting in
“Grandma & Me”
“This is a show that overflows with love. Every parent should be so lucky to have a child who pays such beautiful tribute as Copeland does for his grandmother.”

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SF Theater Blog

“Grandma & Me” received four stars from SF Theater Blog!
“A testament to single parents everywhere… very funny as well as deep.”

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Local News Matters

Best Bets: “Whether personal or political, Copeland’s shows are a blend of rich humor and sharp observation, delivered by a stage performer who is as likable and engaging as they come.”

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San Francisco Chronicle

Bay Area theater in fall 2022: Reuniting never felt so good
“Solo performer Brian Copeland… is fearless with introspection, acute with observation, deadly with wit and compassionate with his audiences.”

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San Francisco Examiner

Brian Copeland’s “Grandma and Me” speaks truth to single parenting

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Mercury News

Brian Copeland’s new show honors beloved “Grandma” — and single parents: “What this play is exploring is what it truly means to be a parent.”

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Broadway World

Brian Copeland of “Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents” at The Marsh Shares His Experiences of Having Been on Both Sides of the Situation

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San Francisco Magazine

It’s Kind of a Funny Story: Brian Copeland returns to the stage with free performances of his highly acclaimed one-man show, “The Waiting Period”

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Newsweek

After Robin Williams’s Suicide, Brian Copeland Revives His Show About Depression

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San Francisco Chronicle

“The Jewelry Box” captures the heart

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C-Span

Brian interviews author Craig Robinson, first lady Michelle Obama’s brother, about A Game of Character—the story of Robinson’s rise from Chicago’s Southside to college basketball coach.

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Stark Insider

“The Jewelry Box”: Saying that this one-man show is about Copeland’s efforts to get his mother a jewelry box would be like saying Moby Dick is about a whale.

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KPIX

CBS5 profile of Brian Copeland

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Commonwealth Club

Brian speaks at the Commonwealth Club of California

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San Francisco Examiner

Brian Copeland scores again in ‘Scion’

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The New York Times

Brian Copeland: Playwright and performer

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Spark

KQED Arts’ Spark profile of Brian Copeland

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7 Live

The final episode of ABC7’s news & talk show 7Live

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