When it comes to tradition, perhaps the only true constant is resistance to change. Told in real time over the course of a single 90-minute act, The Humans centers around the Blakes—a family spending an uncomfortable Thanksgiving in a Manhattan basement apartment, far from their suburban home in Scranton. In this innovative production, which won the Tony Award for best play in 2016, playwright Stephen Karam deploys elements of horror, comedy and drama to examine the modern American consciousness at a time when we, as a country, are more divided than ever. Runs through Dec. 15.

The Humans
Thu, 7:30pm, $32+
San Jose Stage Company