Modern superhero fiction is an exploration of humanity under extreme circumstances. This is true also of the theater, which very rarely examines ordinary people in ordinary circumstances because, frankly, that's boring. Why Dark Knight? Because unlike his counterparts, he has no superpowers. He's a detective, as all dramaturgs are. He also happens to be a genius, as all dramaturgs would like to be. He also has a knack for the theatrical.
Like most people here, I followed someone else. But we're staying, despite the absurd cost of living, because of the Bay Area values quality of life over the business of life—succinctly: beautiful nature, local food, amazing culture. Can you do theater in the Bay Area? You bet! Is it a smaller community than Chicago and New York? Sure, but that's just because you haven't moved here yet.
