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Rashomon

A Rashomon is a theatre ritual by A.M. Smiley, with Ashley Smiley credited as writer. It honors Robert Henry Johnson, a Black San Franciscan artist who died in anonymity on Market Street. Drawing on augury—reading messages through the movements and actions of crows—along with masquerade, music and prayer, it seeks to unearth and lay to rest spirits lost to physical and spiritual houselessness, substance abuse, grief, cultural deracination and other hazards of living, loving and creating in San Francisco. Joan Osato conceived the production, Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe directed it, and Britney Frazier stars. Campo Santo presents it. The run is November 18–December 6, 2026. Free tickets are offered.