Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: Berkeley Playhouse Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
By: A.A. Cristi
Founded in 2007 by professional theatre actor, director, and teacher for over 25 years, Elizabeth McKoy, Berkeley Playhouse's mission is to create theatre and programs that engage, ignite, and celebrate diverse Bay Area audiences through a thriving conservatory, a professional main stage season, educational outreach, and a commitment to the development of new family musicals. In support of our mission, we maintain and enhance the historic Julia Morgan Theater. A commitment to community, diversity, inclusion, and empowerment is at the heart of our work.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
Previews: Thursday, November 10 at 7pm, and Saturday, November 12 at 1pm
Opens: Saturday, November 12 at 7pm
Closes: December 23, at 7pm.
Performances: Due to the unique performance schedule, please check the website for specific dates and times. All performances at Berkeley Playhouse at The Julia Morgan Theater, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704.
TICKETS: For tickets ($22 for previews, $22-$40 for regular performances) or more information, the public may call (510) 845-8542 x351 or visit berkeleyplayhouse.org. Group rates available for 10 or more people.
Community Sponsor: Berkeley Playhouse is partnering with Oakland's East Bay Children's Book Project, whose mission is to build literacy by putting books into the hands of children who have little or no access to them. Book receptacles from the EBCBP will be placed in the lobby of the theater during every performance, and audiences are encouraged to donate new or gently used books.
Berkeley Playhouse gratefully acknowledges support from: Production Sponsor, Madonna Estates; City of Berkeley Civic Arts Commission, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Peet's Coffee, Extreme Pizza, The Imagination Foundation, and individual donors.
Belle (JANELLE LASALLE), searches for something more than her provincial life in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
Belle (JANELLE LASALLE) encourages her inventor father, Maurice, (MATT STANDLEY) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
Gaston (PHILLIP PERCy Williams) and Le Fou (DOMINIC DAGDAGAN) scheme for Belle's hand in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
The Beast (Tyler McKenna* ) opens up to Cogsworth (PAUL PLAIN) about their beautiful vistor in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
No one fights like Gaston (PHILLIP PERCy Williams); Le Fou (DOMINIC DAGDAGAN) and the cast fawn over Gaston in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
A tale as old as time begins to work its magic as Belle (JANELLE LASALLE) and the Beast (Tyler McKenna* ) share a tender moment in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
Time is running out for the Beast (Tyler McKenna*) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
Belle (JANELLE LASALLE) discovers the Beast (Tyler McKenna*)'s dark secret in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
Lumiere and Babette (ADAM NIEMANN & SAMANTHA PISTORESI) celebrate being human again in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, directed by Kimberly Dooley. Performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now through December 23, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
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