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Comedy for a cause: W. Kamau Bell returns in Who’s With Me?

Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author W. Kamau Bell returns for an encore performance of Who’s With Me? benefiting Bay Area arts organizations affected by recent NEA funding cuts. In this timely and uproariously funny show, Bell brings questions, insights, and his signature humor to navigate our complicated times. He’s pretty sure the only way we will make it through all of this is if we face it together. So, Bell wants to know: Who’s With Me?

Must close Jun 22

Our spectacular 2025/26 season is here

Seven extraordinary productions illuminate the threads connecting us all — from a hilarious sobriety journey to a multigenerational immigration saga, from Shakespeare’s transformative power to a touching world premiere musical about unexpected connection. We invite you to subscribe today and join us for a season filled with stories of wonder, courage, and connection.

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Announcing 2025 Residency Lab participants

Meet the artists joining our 2025 Summer Residency Lab. From Jun 16–Jul 13, our West Berkeley campus becomes home to 24 groundbreaking projects representing the full spectrum of contemporary American voices. These artists — selected from nearly 800 applications — are creating works that will reach audiences in many forms, from novels to stages, from Broadway to regional theatres worldwide.

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Explore, create, imagine

Summer classes are now enrolling at the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre! Whether you want to explore a new hobby, deepen your artistry, or meet new people, there is a perfect class for every skill level, age, and interest, all taught by professional theatre artists.

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