Memphis at Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere musical, Goddess. The musical stage production is conceived and directed by Saheem Ali, music and lyrics by Michael Thurber, and written by Jocelyn Bioh. Previews begin Saturday, August 13, and the show runs through Sunday, September 25.

The Berkeley Rep Family thanks Signature Bank for its support during these challenging times.

Berkeley Playhouse's doors have been closed to the public since the shelter-in-place orders were enacted in March. All staff and teaching artists are still employed and working in any capacity they can, and all are staying safe, creative, and resilient through these difficult times. Conservatory spring classes and youth rehearsals were moved to online teaching and staff have stayed connected through regular Zoom meetings.

In Memphis, Tennessee, Huey Calhoun, a white department store employee, discovers his love of rock 'n roll. He discovers Felicia Farrell, a black singer who performs in the segregated night club owned by her brother Delray. Upon being fired from his job, Huey gets a job as a disc jockey for a local radio station. He begins to play the black music. His producer is a little skeptical about the music Huey wants to play, until the ratings come in.

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Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Executive Director and Producer Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 12th professional season of their award-winning theater company for all ages includes five brand-new productions that will stir the soul and ignite challenging conversations about the world we live in.