Written by Molière
Adapted by Christopher Bayes and Steven Epp
Directed by Christopher Bayes
Main Season | Roda Theatre
February 10–March 25, 2012

The play

Molière’s classic comedy comes to uproarious new life in a clever and contemporary adaptation from one of Berkeley Rep’s favorite artists. Steven Epp delighted audiences as Figaro and The Miser—now he’s back with A Doctor in Spite of Himself. The traditional story of a girl feigning illness to avoid an unwanted wedding erupts into hilarity when Epp decides to play doctor. In a pitch-perfect production punctuated with live music, this ridiculous physician proves that love and laughter remain life’s best medicine.

Written by John Logan
Directed by Les Waters
Main Season | Thrust Stage
March 16–April 29, 2012

The play

Paint it Red! The passionate play that swept Broadway comes to Berkeley Rep, staged by acclaimed Associate Artistic Director Les Waters. At the height of his fame, Mark Rothko struggles in his studio to finish a major series of murals. The brilliant master wrestles with his new apprentice in a battle of wits over a bucket of paint. John Logan, the Oscar-nominated author of Aviator and Gladiator, won Tony and Drama Desk Awards for this feverish 90-minute drama that spans the spectrum of human emotion. From grief and fury to joy and hope, it’s all covered in Red.

TONY KUSHNER’S “Terminating”

Friday, March 23, 8PM
An evening of theater and conversation exploring
the psychological themes in the work of the Pulitzer Prize winning
author of “Angels in America”

with Tony Kushner
and a panel of noted bay area clinicians:
Sam Gerson, Ph.D., Leslye Russell, MFT, and Joan Sarnat, Ph.D.

Selected Shorts Live in Performance
Delicious Fictions

Sunday, April 1, 2PM and 7PM
The hit public radio series tours to Berkeley Rep! Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker (longtime leads of the hit TV series L.A. Law) join host Isaiah Sheffer to perform a trio of luscious, hilarious and provocative tales of food and love.

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“One of the finest evenings at the theatre!” – David Sedaris
“The Angel of the short story” – Grace Paley

All seats $40. Half price if you're under the age of 30.

Special Non-Subscription Presentation—

Adapted from the short story by Ivan Bunin
Composition and direction by Dmitry Krymov
A production of Baryshnikov Arts Center, Dmitry Krymov Laboratory, and Russian Century Foundation in association with Korjaamo Theater, Helsinki
Roda Theatre
April 25–May 13, 2012
World Premiere

The play

Berkeley Rep invites you to a love story that could only unfold In Paris. Legendary performer Mikhail Baryshnikov takes the stage with Anna Sinyakina and a talented ensemble assembled by visionary director Dmitry Krymov. Based on a story by Nobel Prize–winner Ivan Bunin, In Paris is a dazzling new play set in the 1930s, which mixes movement with a romantic story and spectacular design. This rare international collaboration—told in French and Russian with English supertitles—unites renowned artists born in Russia for a vivid visual experience. Visit the city of light and love with Berkeley Rep, Baryshnikov, and the Dmitry Krymov Laboratory.

Written and performed by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Chay Yew
Limited Season | Thrust Stage
May 25–June 24, 2012
World Premiere

The play

Big, bold, beautiful and fierce—Dael Orlandersmith delivers a riveting performance in Black n Blue Boys. This world premiere introduces us to children and adults forging identities in families fractured by alcohol, drugs and abuse. Each relates a story that transforms these challenges into a celebration of our capacity to survive. Orlandersmith created this show after becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize with Yellowman—and she brings these characters roaring to life with the help of Obie Award-winning director Chay Yew. In the tradition of No Child… and Taking Over, this solo show illuminates the intricacies of an experience shared by every ethnicity.

written by eve ensler
directed by jo bonney
music and music direction by charl-johan lingenfelder
special presentation | roda theatre
june 14–july 15, 2012
World Premiere

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The play

Berkeley Rep is proud to present the world premiere of a powerful new play from Eve Ensler. Staged by Obie Award-winning director Jo Bonney, Emotional Creature is made up of original monologues—and irresistible songs—about and for girls. Placing their stories squarely center stage, it gives full expression to their secret voices and innermost thoughts, highlighting the diversity and commonality of the issues they face. Emotional Creature is a call, a reckoning, an education, an act of empowerment for girls, and an illumination for parents and for us all. And it’s receiving its world premiere here at Berkeley Rep.