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Comedy/Gothic Horror FAUST PART 1 Previews 5/20 At The Ashby Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009


Reeling between stylish comedy and gothic horror, Faust, Part 1 tells the story of a famous but unfulfilled scientist who makes a deal with the devil to find passion with a beautiful young commoner.

WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee?s Who?s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg?s Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee?s seminal drama, penned in 1962.

Aurora Theatre Company's MISS JULIE Gets Extended Through 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2009


Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add eight additional performances of its current production of August Strindberg?s classic and controversial chamber play MISS JULIE.

WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Is 3rd Aurora Script Club Meeting 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009


Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company presents the third Aurora Script Club meeting of the season with Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Aurora Theatre Company Education Director Michael Mansfield hosts this moderated discussion about two modern dramatists who were considered by many to be ahead of their time, examining the social-sexual parallels of the upcoming Aurora Theatre Company production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie, written in 1888, and Albee's seminal drama, penned in 1962.

Aurora Theatre Opens Strindberg's Classic MISS JULIE 4/3
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2009


The celebrated Mark Jackson (Salome) returns to bring his unforgettable style to August Strindberg?s classic and controversial chamber play. Miss Julie is the volatile daughter of a count. During the intoxication of a midsummer?s eve celebration, she flirts shamelessly with one of her servants and seduces him, thus beginning an erotic dance of sexual politics and class warfare.

American Theater Celebrates 25th Anniversary Issue, Out 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2009


Long considered the essential magazine for professional not-for-profit theatre, AMERICAN THEATRE (AT), published monthly by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), has been providing theatre professionals, students, advocates and audiences a comprehensive journal for nearly 25 years.

American Theater Celebrates 25th Anniversary Issue, Out 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 19, 2009


Long considered the essential magazine for professional not-for-profit theatre, AMERICAN THEATRE (AT), published monthly by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), has been providing theatre professionals, students, advocates and audiences a comprehensive journal for nearly 25 years.

Aurora Theater Extends BETRAYED Through 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2009


Due to overwhelming popular demand, Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Company announces that it has extended its critically acclaimed West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Filled with dignity, humor, and outrage, this provocative theatrical adaptation of journalist George Packer's eye-opening 2007 essay in The New Yorker follows three Iraqi translators who risk their lives to aid the American war effort. Robin Stanton (Permanent Collection, The Busy World is Hushed) helms this thought-provoking production, featuring Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari, Keith Burkland, Denmo Ibrahim, Alex Moggridge, Amir Sharafeh, Khalid Shayota, and James Wagner. BETRAYED plays now through March 8, with added performances March 4-8, at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($40-42) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

Aurora Theatre Adds Additional Performance for BETRAYED March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2009


Due to overwhelming popular demand, Berkeley?s Aurora Theatre Company announces that it has added two additional performances to the previously announced extension week of the company's critically acclaimed West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play.

Aurora Theatre to Hold Discussions After BETRAYED March 6-7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2009


On Friday, March 6, directly following the 8pm performance of BETRAYED at the Aurora Theatre, Upwardly Global will host a panel discussion that will feature two Iraqi refugees. On Saturday, March 7, directly following the 8pm performance of BETRAYED at the Aurora Theatre, The List Project will host a panel discussion featuring The List Project founder and director Kirk Johnson (the real-life 'Prescott' in BETRAYED).

Aurora Theatre Opens Strindberg's Classic MISS JULIE 4/3
by Reynard Loki - Feb 24, 2009


The celebrated Mark Jackson (Salome) returns to bring his unforgettable style to August Strindberg?s classic and controversial chamber play. Miss Julie is the volatile daughter of a count. During the intoxication of a midsummer?s eve celebration, she flirts shamelessly with one of her servants and seduces him, thus beginning an erotic dance of sexual politics and class warfare.

Aurora Theatre to Hold Discussions After BETRAYED March 6-7
by Robert Diamond - Feb 24, 2009


On Friday, March 6, directly following the 8pm performance of BETRAYED at the Aurora Theatre, Upwardly Global will host a panel discussion that will feature two Iraqi refugees. On Saturday, March 7, directly following the 8pm performance of BETRAYED at the Aurora Theatre, The List Project will host a panel discussion featuring The List Project founder and director Kirk Johnson (the real-life 'Prescott' in BETRAYED).

Aurora Theatre Adds Additional Performance for BETRAYED March 7
by Robert Diamond - Feb 20, 2009


Due to overwhelming popular demand, Berkeley?s Aurora Theatre Company announces that it has added two additional performances to the previously announced extension week of the company's critically acclaimed West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play.

NICTC Present THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER MEN IN MY WIFE'S BED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2009


Baltimore's newest gang of artists, Nine Imaginary Cows Theater Collective, presents a brand-spanking-new work for the stage: There Have Been Other Men in My Wife's Bed (A Marital Arrangement for 3 Actors), running February 26 through March 7 at Theatre Project (45 West Preston Street, Baltimore). Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8pm for both weeks, with a special 7pm performance on Sunday, March 1. Ticket prices are $20 for General Admission, $15 for Seniors and Artists, and $10 for Students. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling Theatre Project at 410-752-8558, or online by visiting missiontix.com. For more information, visit www.theatreproject.org.

Aurora Theater Extends BETRAYED Through 3/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2009


Due to overwhelming popular demand, Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Company announces that it has extended its critically acclaimed West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Filled with dignity, humor, and outrage, this provocative theatrical adaptation of journalist George Packer's eye-opening 2007 essay in The New Yorker follows three Iraqi translators who risk their lives to aid the American war effort. Robin Stanton (Permanent Collection, The Busy World is Hushed) helms this thought-provoking production, featuring Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari, Keith Burkland, Denmo Ibrahim, Alex Moggridge, Amir Sharafeh, Khalid Shayota, and James Wagner. BETRAYED plays now through March 8, with added performances March 4-8, at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($40-42) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

Aurora Theater Announces Global Age Project Winners 2/2-23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2009


Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announces the four plays chosen as winners for the Global Age Project (GAP), the company's new works initiative that promotes the creation of forward-looking theatre: The First Grade by Joel Drake Johnson; Birnham Woods by Wendy MacLeod; Right? by Dan Hoyle; and and when we awoke there was light and light by Laura Jacqmin. The selected plays will be presented as staged readings in a four-week festival at the Aurora Theatre, Mondays, February 2-23, 7:30pm, coinciding with the company's fully-staged West Coast Premiere of George Packer's provocative Lucille Lortel-winning play Betrayed (January 23-March 1).

Shotgun Players MACBETH at Ashby Stage Extends Thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009


SFB-SHOTGUN PLAYERS 'MACBETH' by William Shakespeare, directed by Mark Jackson, opened Saturday, December 6th at 8PM and now has extended and runs through February 1st. Thursday through Sunday through January 11th. The show will be taking place at The Ashby Stage in Berkeley. Runs Thursday - Saturday at 8PM. All Sundays at 5PM through January 11.

Aurora Theatre Premieres 'BETRAYED' On 1/29/09
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jan 29, 2009


Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company concludes its American trilogy with the West Coast Premiere of BETRAYED, winner of the 2008 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Filled with dignity, humor, and defiance, this provocative theatrical adaptation of journalist George Packer's eye-opening 2007 essay in The New Yorker follows three Iraqi translators who risk their lives to aid the American war effort. BETRAYED plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley January 23 through March 1. Robin Stanton (Permanent Collection, The Busy World is Hushed) helms this astonishing play, featuring Bobak Cyrus Bakhtiari, Keith Burkland, Denmo Ibrahim, Alex Moggridge, Amir Sharafeh, Khalid Shayota, and James Wagner. For tickets and information ($28-50) the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

Shotgun Players MACBETH at Ashby Stage Extends Thru 2/1
by Eddie Varley - Jan 18, 2009


SFB-SHOTGUN PLAYERS 'MACBETH' by William Shakespeare, directed by Mark Jackson, opened Saturday, December 6th at 8PM and now has extended and runs through February 1st. Thursday through Sunday through January 11th. The show will be taking place at The Ashby Stage in Berkeley. Runs Thursday - Saturday at 8PM. All Sundays at 5PM through January 11.

Aurora Theater Announces Four Plays Chosen As GAP Winners
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2009


Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company announces the four plays chosen as winners for the Global Age Project (GAP), the company's new works initiative that promotes the creation of forward-looking theatre: The First Grade by Joel Drake Johnson; Birnham Woods by Wendy MacLeod; Right? by Dan Hoyle ; and and when we awoke there was light and light by Laura Jacqmin. The selected plays will be presented as staged readings in a four-week festival at the Aurora Theatre, Mondays, February 2-23, 7:30pm, coinciding with the company's fully-staged West Coast Premiere of George Packer's provocative Lucille Lortel-winning play Betrayed (January 23-March 1). Each GAP reading will be followed by an audience discussion of the contemporary issues raised in each work. Additionally, the company announces that it has received a $20,000 grant from the Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation to support the Global Age Project. For information on GAP events (free and open to the public) an d Betrayed, the public may call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.

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