Health and safety

2023/24 season
(through Aug 2024)

Last updated on Aug 25, 2023

We listened to you! Berkeley Rep conducted a survey in March 2023 of audiences past and present about masking requirements. We received 9,000 survey responses.

• We learned that half of our audiences want masks required, and half of our audiences prefer a mask-optional environment.
• Therefore, we have developed a hybrid schedule to meet our audiences’ mask-wearing needs and/or preferences.

Masks will be required for audiences in our theatres on all Sundays (matinees and evenings) and Tuesdays throughout our 2023/24 season.

• The Sunday and Tuesday performances provide equitable access to weekdays/weekends, performance times, and price points, including previews.
• Masks must cover both the nose and mouth.
• We encourage the use of procedural masks (either alone or with a cloth mask on top) or higher-grade N95 or KN95 masks.
• No eating or drinking inside the theatres during these performances.
• Masks will be optional on Sundays and Tuesdays in the Narsai M. David Courtyard, Michael’s Second Act bar, and our indoor lobbies. Eating and drinking are permitted in these areas.

Masks are encouraged but will be optional for audiences in our theatres for all performances from Wednesday through Saturday throughout our 2023/24 season.

• Beverages in cans, cartons, or plastic cups with lids are welcome in the theatres during these performances. Food is not permitted inside the theatres during any performance.

Proof of vaccination will not be required for audience members in our 2023/24 season.

Our COVID-19 safety protocols will continue to be reviewed and revised based on the advice of medical experts, government guidance, and evolving circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

2024/25 season
(starting Sep 2024)

Last updated on Feb 15, 2024

Masks will be required for audiences in our theatres on all Sundays (matinees and evenings) and Tuesdays for the first three weeks of each show’s run during our 2024/25 season.

• The Sunday and Tuesday performances provide equitable access to weekdays/weekends, performance times, and price points, including previews.
• Masks must cover both the nose and mouth.
• We encourage the use of procedural masks (either alone or with a cloth mask on top) or higher-grade N95 or KN95 masks.
• No eating or drinking inside the theatres during these performances.
• Masks will be optional in the Narsai M. David Courtyard, Michael’s Second Act bar, and our indoor lobbies. Eating and drinking are permitted in these areas.

Masks are encouraged but will be optional for audiences in our theatres for all performances from Wednesday through Saturday, as well as Sundays and Tuesdays after the first three weeks of a show’s run, during our 2024/25 season.

• Beverages in cans, cartons, or plastic cups with lids are welcome in the theatres during these performances. Food is not permitted inside the theatres during any performance.

Proof of vaccination will not be required for audience members in our 2024/25 season.

Our COVID-19 safety protocols will continue to be reviewed and revised based on the advice of medical experts, government guidance, and evolving circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

School of Theatre
(as of Jun 2023)

Last updated on Aug 25, 2023

See current School of Theatre guidelines

Masks are encouraged but will be optional for all students attending School of Theatre programming.

• This includes classes, Teen Leadership Council events, and student matinee workshops.
• All teaching artists, Berkeley Rep staff, and guest artists will remain masked while inside the building to mitigate risk of exposure.

Our COVID-19 safety protocols will continue to be reviewed and revised based on the advice of medical experts, government guidance, and evolving circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

We’re happy to help you!

Box office
Tue–Sun, noon–7pm
2025 Addison St, Berkeley CA 94704
510 647-2949
customerservice@berkeleyrep.org

View seating charts

In the Peet’s Theatre no seat is more than 44 feet from the stage.
In the Roda Theatre the farthest seat is only 49 feet from the stage.