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Covenant

Fri, Nov 6, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13, 2026

By York Walker
Directed by Taylor Reynolds
West Coast premiere
Peet’s Theatre

In a small Georgia town, superstitions and rumors abound. The graveyard, the church, the neighbors, their families — there seems to be a secret within everything, and Avery wants out. But when her once-awkward childhood friend Johnny returns to town as a smooth-talking blues star, raising suspicion he’s made the darkest of deals, a series of secrets emerges to envelop them all. Hailed by The New York Times as “a striking Southern Gothic work,” York Walker’s Covenant unravels truth from myth in a haunting and gripping reckoning with what we choose to believe and what we cannot escape.

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Production information

  • Runtime: Approximately one hour and 40 minutes, no intermission (subject to change during previews)
  • Age recommendation: Suitable for ages 14 and up
  • Stage effects advisory: Contains theatrical haze, loud thunder sound effects, and flashing lights that simulate lightning
  • Content advisory: Depicts alcohol consumption and acts of violence, including gun violence and domestic violence; addresses mature themes surrounding sex and sexuality

 

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Events and extras

  • An Evening Revival: Blues & Soul community celebration: Join us on Nov 13 for a preshow community celebration with Oakland-based, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Miko Marks and her band, singing selections from her new album, Hell or High Water, and more. Arrive early to enjoy complimentary tastings from Theopolis Vineyards and catered light bites. Free with RSVP. Performance tickets sold separately.
  • Theatre Explorers: While you enjoy the Nov 21 matinee, your K–5 student can dive into an exciting, age-appropriate workshop just next door at our School of Theatre! Professional teaching artists lead theatre games and hands-on art projects designed to spark imagination. Registration is $35 per child; advance reservation required.

Who’s who

Cast

Latoya Edwards* | Avery
Israel Erron Ford* | Johnny “Honeycomb” James
Alicia Pilgrim* | Violet
Jeunée Simon* | Mama
Shian Tomlinson* | Ruthie
Anna Marie Sharpe* | Understudy Mama, Avery
Titus VanHook* | Understudy Johnny “Honeycomb” James
Courtney Gabrielle Williams* | Understudy Violet, Ruthie

 

Creative team

York Walker | Playwright
Taylor Reynolds | Director
Teresa L. Williams | Scenic Design
Hahnji 장한지 | Costume Design
Alan Edwards | Lighting Design
Bailey Trierweiler | Sound Design and Additional Composition
Steve Cuiffo | SFX Design
Earon Chew Nealey | Hair, Wigs, and Makeup Design
Destiny Lilly, CSA | Casting
Andrea Caban | Voice and Dialect Coach
David Möschler | Vocal/Guitar Coach
Dani O’Dea | Fight and Intimacy Consultant
Dana Petersen* | Stage Manager
Anthony Lopez | Assistant Stage Manager

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

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