Peter Yonka

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today that 15 young professionals have been awarded fellowships for the 2019-20 season. Theatre graduates from universities across the nation apply for this program that provides a year-long deep dive into the operations of the award-winning theatre. Fellowships cover a variety of artistic and administrative disciplines and provide specialized training that assists fellows with embarking on a professional career in the arts. Additionally, fellows participate in career development seminars, build professional contacts, and even serve as mentors themselves for Berkeley Rep's annual Teen One-Acts Festival.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced today that 15 young professionals have been awarded fellowships for the 2018-19 season. Theatre graduates from universities across the nation apply for this program that provides a year-long deep dive into the operations of the award-winning theatre. Fellowships cover a variety of artistic and administrative disciplines and provide specialized training that assists fellows with embarking on a professional career in the arts. Additionally, fellows participate in career development seminars, build professional contacts, and even serve as mentors themselves for Berkeley Rep's annual Teen One-Acts Festival.

Today Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced a new director of marketing and communications. Peter Yonka takes on the position after serving as Berkeley Rep's marketing director for the past three seasons. He replaces Polly Ikonen, the former director of marketing and communications.

This month Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly welcomes four exceptional new hires: General Manager Theresa Von Klug; Director of Marketing, Communications, and Patron Engagement Polly Winograd Ikonen; Associate Managing Director Sarah Williams; and Artistic Associate Sarah Rose Leonard. Together they bring to the award-winning Theatre a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience working in the arts and not-for-profit performing arts sectors.

A starry cast has been assembled for the Project Shaw reading of Captain Brassbound's Conversion, which will take place at the Players Club on November 20th

The latest star-studded Shaw Project staged reading will feature Sally Ann Howe, Andrea Marcovicci, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Brian Murray and Paxton Whitehead, among others

Marian Seldes, Brian Murray, George S. Irving, Barrett Foa, Charlotte Rae and more will headline The Apple Cart, the latest starry staged reading to be presented as part of Project Shaw

A starry cast--including Marc Kudisch, Barrett Foa, Brian Murray and Kate Baldwin--will star in Project Shaw's John Bull's Other Island on July 17th

The latest play of the Project Shaw series will be studded with a starry cast, including Daniel Reichard, Charlotte Rae, Penny Fuller, Alison Fraser, and series regulars George S. Irving and Paxton Whitehead; it will be presented on June 19th