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Photo Flash: Berkeley Rep's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE

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How to Write a New Book for the Bible marks the debut of a poignant new play about caregiving from the award-winning author of Equivocation and 9 Circles.

HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE is written by Bill Cain and directed by Kent Nicholson.

The show is designed by Scott Bradley (sets), Callie Floor (costumes), Alexander V. Nichols (lights), and Matt Starritt (sound)

Starring Aaron Blakely (Paul), Linda Gehringer (Mary), Leo Marks (Pete), and Tyler Pierce (Bill)

WHERE: Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704

WHEN: October 7 - November 20, 2011
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays @ 8:00 PM
· Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
· Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
· Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
· No matinees on 10/8, 10/9, or 10/22
· Special weekday matinees on 10/20 & 11/17
· No performance on 11/18

Special Events:
Opening night: Wednesday 10/12 @ 8:00 PM
Teen night: Friday 10/14 @ 6:30 PM

Pre-show docent talks: Tuesdays 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 & 11/15 and Thursdays 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 & 11/17 @ 7:00 PM

Post-play discussions: Thursday 10/27, Tuesday 11/1, and Friday 11/11 @ 8:00 PM

HOW MUCH: $14.50 - $73 (subject to change)
Discounts: • Half-price tickets available for anyone under 30 years of age
• $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain
• Groups of 10 or more, contact (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org

Photo courtesy of kevinberne.com

Photo Flash: Berkeley Rep's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE Image

Photo Flash: Berkeley Rep's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE Image
Tyler Pierce (left) and Linda Gehringer

Photo Flash: Berkeley Rep's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE Image
Tyler Pierce (left) and Linda Gehringer

Photo Flash: Berkeley Rep's HOW TO WRITE A NEW BOOK FOR THE BIBLE Image

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