Photo Flash: 'Taking Over' with Danny Hoch Debuts at Berkeley Rep
By: BWW Jan. 14, 2008
Taking Over, written and performed by Danny Hoch, directed by Tony Taccone makes its world premiere at Berkeley Rep. Taking Over is a powerful new show in which this Obie Award-winning solo performer depicts a Brooklyn neighborhood where the melting pot is boiling over with ethnic and economic tension," explain press notes. Designed by Annie Smart (scenic and costume design), Alexander V. Nichols (lighting design), and Asa Taccone and Drew Campbell (composers).
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Thrust Stage (2025 Addison Street at Shattuck, Downtown Berkeley).
Previews on January 11 – 15; Performances on January 16 – February 10, 2008. Show times are Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8PM; Wednesdays at 7PM; Saturdays at 2PM & 8PM; Sundays at 2PM & 7PM. No performances on January 23 & 24, February 5. No matinees during previews or on January 19 & 27, February 2.
Tickets $27 - $69. 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.
For tickets call 510-647-2949 – toll-free 888-4-BRT-Tix or visit www.berkeleyrep.org
Photos by Kevin Berne
Obie Award-winning solo performer Danny Hoch as Marion, one of the many characters he portrays in his new one-man show Taking Over
Danny Hoch as Robert
Danny Hoch as Kiko
Danny Hoch as el Dispacher
Danny Hoch as Stuart
Danny Hoch as Launch Missiles Critical
Danny Hoch as Kaitlin
Danny Hoch as Francque
San Francisco / Bay Area Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
URINETOWN (Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble)
17% of votes
2.
THE DAY THE SKY TURNED ORANGE (San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company / Z Space)
9% of votes
3.
SWEENEY TODD (Cabrillo Stage)
8.7% of votes
Videos