season 2011/12
Dear friends,
Each year at Berkeley Rep, we offer you a compelling collection of plays. We invite artists who inspire us to bring their vision and imagination to our stage. We present work from around the world that we hope will change the way you think about theatre—and the way you think about life. This year is no different.
I am honored to announce the line-up of artists who will join us for the upcoming season, and delighted to ask you to be part of it:
- First it’s Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating show created specifically for this outstanding actress.
- Next Bill Cain, the award-winning author of Equivocation and 9 Circles, gives us a poignant new play about caregiving.
- For the holidays, the creators of Brief Encounter return for a spectacular fairy tale called The Wild Bride.
- With Ghost Light, a fable about San Francisco, I’m taking the plunge as a playwright and handing the reins to respected director Jonathan Moscone.
- Then Steven Epp—the star of Figaro and The Miser—returns to unleash another Molière masterpiece with A Doctor in Spite of Himself.
- In March, Obie Award-winning director Les Waters takes on John Logan’s Tony Award-winning Red.
- And finally Dael Orlandersmith delivers a fierce and unforgettable performance in the world premiere of Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men.
As an added attraction, we’re offering a special presentation next spring of In Paris, a beautiful romance starring legendary performer Mikhail Baryshnikov. It promises to be another eclectic season at Berkeley Rep, and I’m proud to present it to you.
In the last six years, six shows developed here have ended up on Broadway. Six more landed off Broadway, one moved to London, two turned into films and others have toured the nation. Our success depends on two things: we have a commitment to creating engaging and entertaining work that resonates first and foremost here at home in the Bay Area—and we rely on a curious, adventurous audience to make it possible.
I hope you’ll decide to join us.
Sincerely,
Tony Taccone
Artistic Director
inspired value
Berkeley Rep is an inspiring value. In fact, many seats cost less than they did ten years ago. With a ticket package of three or more plays, you can be sitting pretty for as little as $23 per ticket. You get better seats at lower prices, and free ticket exchange when your schedule needs to change.
Plus, you get free events that spice up your play. Enjoy pre-show talks, late-night parties, post-show chats with artists and gourmet tastings with local culinary artisans—all free.
the berkeley experience
People around the world know that Berkeley is a place where we think deeply and act on our convictions. We’re proud of our trend-setting, food-loving, free-speech town!
Our theatre is an example of Berkeley at its best. We promise you more than just entertainment—with plays that get you and your friends talking for weeks. We provide a premium experience from start to finish—with superior service that makes coming to Berkeley Rep effortless and enjoyable.
Getting here is simple
We’re right in downtown Berkeley, only half a block from BART. Bike lanes and bus routes converge on the corner, and convenient parking is everywhere. We validate for secure $3 parking just a block away. Learn more about getting to the Theatre.
Lingering is encouraged
Come early and enjoy our café—or place your order before the show and skip the line at intermission. Try our free talks and popular parties. Or just step outside and explore: bistros and bookstores, jazz clubs and gelaterias, art, parks and the farmers’ market…Berkeley awaits you!
season plays
Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup
How to Write a New Book for the Bible
The Wild Bride
Ghost Light
A Doctor in Spite of Himself
Red
Black n Blue Boys / Broken Men
special presentation
In Paris
multimedia
Learn about the new season
Watch a three-minute video of Artistic Director Tony Taccone discussing the five plays in the Main Season.
box office contact info
Location
2025 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, noon–7pm
CLOSED MONDAY
Telephone
510 647–2949
Fax
510 647–2975
Special needs?
Both our theatres are wheelchair-accessible, and we offer free assisted-listening devices at all performances. We also offer audio descriptions of the performances for the visually-impaired and scripts for the hearing-impaired through our box office. We are happy to work with you to accommodate any other needs you may have.
For more information on these services call us at 510 647–2949.
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