2009–10 season > Aurélia’s Oratorio > Free extras
free speech, free party, free events
The magic and delight of Aurélia’s Oratorio is taking over Berkeley Rep! Treat yourself and your guests (large and small) to a drink in our lobby café that has been especially created for this captivating show. For the grownups we offer the Spellbinder (with a hint of stardust) and the Velvet Curtain, a creamy delight that is delicious chilled or served hot in a steaming cup of coffee. For our younger audience members we offer the classics: Shirley Temple, Roy Rogers and sparkling apple cider. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, arrive early for free docent presentations at 7pm, and on select Fri/Sat/Sun evenings enjoy free pre-show tastings. Let the festivities begin!
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Docent presentations
Look inside each play and its development at Berkeley Rep. A 30-minute presentation takes place one hour before every Tuesday and Thursday 8PM performance through January 21.
Can’t come on a Tuesday or Thursday? Drop by the Orinda Library for a 60-minute talk with Berkeley Rep’s docents in the Gallery Room on December 16, starting at 7pm. Click here for a complete calendar of Orinda Library events.
Teen Night
Teen Night gives Bay Area teens the opportunity to attend the first preview of a Berkeley Rep play for an extremely discounted price, with dinner and a behind-the-scenes pre-show workshop with an artist from the show. Click here to learn more. To reserve your space, call Teen Council at 510 647–2972 or e-mail teencouncil@berkeleyrep.org.
- Friday, December 4
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30-Below
Friday, December 4 / 8pm
There are a lot of reasons it’s great to be under 30. Less wrinkles, more sleep and higher metabolism, to name a few. But there are also a lot of reasons it sucks to be in your 20s—and tight finances tops the list. Need a pick-me-up? Come to Berkeley Rep. If you’re less than 30 years old, you enjoy half-price tickets for nearly every performance.
30-Below is the coolest theatre after-party for people in their 20s. Free food and drinks, live music and more. It’s a great place to hang out with friends—or maybe make a few new ones. And better yet, it’s free with your ticket.
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Free tastings
Join us for complimentary tastings! Sample wine, beer, chocolate, champagne, vodka, organic produce or other delights before select Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm and Sunday 7pm performances. New tasting events are being added all the time, so be sure to check back often!
- Friday, December 11: Parry Cellars / 7pm
- Saturday, December 12: Ale Industries / 7pm
- Sunday, December 13: Spanish Table Winery / 6pm
- Friday, December 18: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Saturday, December 19: Kokomo Wines / 7pm
- Sunday, December 20: Artesa Winery / 6pm
- Friday, January 8: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Saturday, January 9: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Sunday, January 10: Artesa Winery / 6pm
specialty cocktails
The Spellbinder
Succumb to the sweet charms of this Fantasy on ice. Absolut Citron pairs dreamily with Parfait Amour liqueur, while a flash of lemon juice and a splash of tonic water finish things off with a touch of stardust. ($8)
The Velvet Curtain
Frangelico and Skyy Vodka swirled with White crème de cacao create a lovely, enigmatic concoction. Plumb the depths of this Mystery in an elegant martini glass or mixed with a steaming cup of joe. ($8)
And for the kids—and kids at heart—we conjure up these classics:
- Shirley Temple ($2)
- Roy Rogers ($2)
- Sparkling apple cider ($3)
production sponsors
30-Below sponsor
in-kind sponsors
Darling Flower Shop / Hotel Shattuck Plaza / Peet’s Coffee and Tea / Pyramid Breweries / Raymond Vineyards / Semifreddi’s / TCHO / Tomatina
season sponsors
