Yesenia Iglesias in The Cook. Photo: Ben Krantz; Art: DC Scarpelli
The Cook
Fri, Sept 4, 2026
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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Tue, Sept 87:00pmPreviewPeet’s Theatre
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Wed, Sept 98:00pmOpeningPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Sept 108:00pmClosed captioningPeet’s Theatre
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Fri, Sept 118:00pmClosed captioningPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 122:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 127:30pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 132:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 137:00pmClosed captioningPeet’s Theatre
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Tue, Sept 157:00pmMasks required · Closed captioningPeet’s Theatre
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Wed, Sept 167:00pmClosed captioningPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Sept 171:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Sept 178:00pmPostshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 192:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 197:30pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 202:00pmMasks required · Closed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 207:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Tue, Sept 227:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Wed, Sept 237:00pmPostshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Sept 241:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Fri, Sept 258:00pmPostshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 262:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussion · Theatre ExplorersPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 267:30pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 272:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 277:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Tue, Sept 297:00pmPostshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Wed, Sept 307:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Oct 18:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Fri, Oct 28:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Oct 32:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Oct 37:30pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Oct 42:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Oct 47:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Tue, Oct 67:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Wed, Oct 77:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Oct 81:00pmClosed captioning · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Thu, Oct 88:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Fri, Oct 98:00pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Oct 102:00pmAudio description · Postshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Oct 107:30pmPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Oct 112:00pmPostshow discussionPeet’s Theatre
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Fri, Sept 48:00pmPreviewPeet’s Theatre
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Sat, Sept 57:30pmPreviewPeet’s Theatre
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Sun, Sept 67:00pmPreview · Masks requiredPeet’s Theatre
Production information
- Runtime: Two hours including one 15-minute intermission
- Age recommendation: Suitable for ages 12 and up
- Stage effects advisory: Contains onstage smoking of herbal cigarettes
- Content advisory: Contains strong language, including racial and homophobic slurs, and explores themes of racism, colorism, classism, and persecution in Cuba
Important dates
- Masks required: Sep 6 evening, Sep 15 evening, and Sep 20 matinee
Closed captioning: evenings Sep 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16; and every matinee through Oct 8
Audio description: Oct 10 matinee- Postshow discussions: evenings Sep 17, Sep 25, and Sep 29 — guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team
- Docent-led postshow discussions: after all matinees
Events and extras
- ¡SABOR Cubano!: Join us on Sep 11 and enjoy live music, salsa dancing, light bites, sips, and more at ¡SABOR Cubano! a preshow community celebration in partnership with CubaCaribe. Free with RSVP. A separate ticket is required for the evening’s performance of The Cook.
- Sazón: A Taste of Cuba: In partnership with CubaCaribe, join us on Sep 17 for delicious bites from local Cuban restaurants and Latin beats by a local DJ before an exclusive preshow conversation with author Imogene Tondre. Free with RSVP. Performance tickets for The Cook sold separately.
- Cuba On My Mind: Inspired by Cuba: In partnership with CubaCaribe, join us on Sep 23 for a postshow panel discussion featuring scholars and artists exploring how Cuba and the Caribbean diaspora deeply shape their artistry. Gather with us directly following the 7pm performance. Free and open to the public. A separate ticket is required for the evening’s performance of The Cook.
- Teen Night: Join Berkeley Rep’s Teen Council on Sep 25 to see the show, meet other theatre-loving teens, and engage with theatre professionals during special preshow programming. All Bay Area high schoolers welcome.
- Theatre Explorers: While you enjoy the Sep 26 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.
- En Vivo: Where Art Comes Alive: In partnership with CubaCaribe, join us on Oct 1 for a preshow In Dialogue Community Salon celebrating Cuban artistry. Enjoy a multidisciplinary showcase featuring artists across visual and performing arts alongside a complimentary rum tasting hosted by Wright & Brown Distilling Co. Free with RSVP. Performance tickets for The Cook sold separately.
Special thanks to our In Dialogue community partner: 
Who’s who
Cast
Gisela Chípe* | Adria/Lourdes
Daniel Duque-Estrada* | Carlos
Yesenia Iglesias* | Gladys
Georgina Morillo* | Elena/Rosa
Ashton Muñiz* | Julio
Luis Kelly-Duarte* | Carlos Understudy
Georgina Morillo* | Gladys Understudy
Monica Rose Slater | Adria/Lourdes Understudy
Omar Stewart | Julio Understudy
Courtney Thomas* | Elena/Rosa Understudy
Creative team
Eduardo Machado | Playwright
David Mendizábal | Director
Tanya Orellana | Scenic Design
Toni-Leslie James | Costume Design
Mextly Couzin | Lighting Design
Mikaal Sulaiman | Sound Design and Original Music
Matthew Armentrout | Wigs and Hair Design
The Telsey Office, Karyn Casl, CSA | Casting
Adi Cabral | Voice and Dialect Coach
Dani O’Dea | Intimacy Consultant
Sofie Miller* | Stage Manager
Emma Walz* | Assistant Stage Manager
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
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