Planet Z is an original rock musical, conceived and penned by award-winning writer and director Jon Tracy. Reminiscent of Rocky Horror Picture Show, this Sci-Fi musical comedy has a soundtrack that is pure 80′s. The members of the Berkeley Playhouse Teen Company – our top educational, pre-professional training program – will “land” on the stage of the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, beginning Friday night, August 13. Choreography by Kimberly Dooley; Music Direction by Phil Gorman. Performances Click here to read more…
Berkeley Playhouse Conservatory’s YouthStage Program will present two productions of the Frank Loesser classic, Guys & Dolls. This fully produced musical will be the culmination of a five-week, full-day summer camp led by professional directors, choreographers, music Click here to read more…
Berkeley Playhouse has announced its new Rainbow Reception series for LGBT and non-traditional families and their allies, to be held on the first Sunday of each 2010-2011 professional season production, 90 minutes before the evening performance. These kid-friendly events are intended to build community and give families a place to meet each other, share resources and build a network. Berkeley Playhouse’s Conservatory and Youth Company have long been home to many same-sex parents Click here to read more…
Fall is just around the corner, and Berkeley Playhouse has expanded its youth performance programs to include more options than ever – including options for K-2 and 3-5! While the first round of auditions has already passed (July 15), we are planning a make-up session for Monday, August 2. You can ready about the programs, register to let us know you’re coming, and download audition materials by Click here to read more…
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts/Berkeley Playhouse has been awarded a $5,500 grant to support its innovative TheatreReach program for Summer and Fall 2010. TheatreReach provides local schools and summer camps with interactive workshops and live theatre experiences. The Long Foundation funds will be used to subsidize professional teaching artist visits to Berkeley and Oakland Click here to read more…
Thank you so much for helping to make the Berkeley Playhouse 2009-2010 season a huge success! In order for us to continue to provide programs and performances that are of the highest quality, we need the financial support of friends like you. Here are just a few of the highlights of the past Click here to read more…
Berkeley Playhouse has pulled out all the stops for next year’s professional season, Subscriptions (flex passes) are on sale now! It’s a year of fantasy and adventure at the East Bay’s new favorite place for family musical theatre! The season opens in August with the west coast professional premiere of Disney’s Aladdin. The stage adaptation retains all of the magic of the blockbuster Click here to read more…
