Aurora Theatre Company to Present West Coast Debut of THE HOW AND THE WHY

Aurora Theatre Company presents the West Coast Premiere of Sarah Treem's (Netflix's House of Cards, HBO's In Treatment) thought-provoking THE HOW AND THE WHY.

More than science is at stake when two women of different generations clash over what it means to be female. On the eve of a prestigious conference, an up-and-coming evolutionary biologist wrestles for the truth with an established leader in the field. As the two women thrash out their views, they struggle to find the middle ground between research and relationships. Hailed "a smart, densely textured work about men and women, love and conflict, genes and destiny" by The New York Times when it premiered at the McCarter Theatre in 2011, THE HOW AND THE WHY explores evolution and emotion, and the difficult choices faced by women of every generation.

Acclaimed Bay Area actress and director Joy Carlin (Talley's Folly, After the Revolution, Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating, Awake and Sing!) helms this intimate and keenly perceptive play, featuring Nancy Carlin (The Monster-Builder, Hysteria, Benefactors) and Martha Brigham (San Francisco Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse). THE HOW AND THE WHY is the third fully staged production to be performed in the company's second stage performance space, Harry's UpStage.

Previews begin March 18, 2016, and the show opens March 24, 2016, running through May 8, 2016 at Harry's UpStage, located in the Nell and Jules Dashow Wing, Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA. Performances play Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; and Sunday at 2pm. For tickets (Previews $36; Regular Performances $32-52; Limited Opening Night Seating $60) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Half-off tickets for Under 35; student, and group discounts available.