The Reservoir
BY JAKE BRASCH
DIRECTED BY MIKE DONAHUE
PEET’S THEATRE
SEP 5–OCT 12, 2025
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Josh is a hot mess of a queer twenty-something. He’s dropped out of school to get his life together — but can’t manage to stay sober. Struggling with fogginess and memory loss, he finds unlikely allies in his four hilarious grandparents. Desperate for a sense of purpose, Josh sets out to bring them along on his road to recovery. He drags them to Jazzercise at the JCC. He makes them play memory games. He insists they eat spinach by the handful. Eventually, he slams up against the limits of his quest. When he can no longer help his grandparents, they begin to help him. The Reservoir is Jake Brasch’s sharply funny and deeply heartfelt new comedy about family, memory, and the path toward healing.
Closed captioning 
Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: evenings Sep 11, 12, 14, 16, and 17; and every matinee through Oct 9. See all closed captioning performances.
Audio description 
Audio description is available for the matinee on Oct 11. Through individual headphones provided by our partner, Gravity Access Services, you’ll hear detailed narration of the onstage visual elements of the show. Advance reservation required.
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Events and extras
Theatre Explorers
While you enjoy the Sep 27 matinee, your K–5 student can dive into an exciting, age-appropriate workshop just next door at our School of Theatre! Led by professional teaching artists, these sessions include theatre games and hands-on art projects designed to spark imagination. Registration is $35 per child; advance reservation required.
Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on Sep 19, Sep 25, and Sep 30 for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team.
Docent-led postshow discussions
Join your fellow audience members after all matinees for a thought-provoking postshow discussion led by our knowledgeable docents.
Health and safety
Masks will be required in our theatres on select Sunday and Tuesday performances: Sep 7, Sep 14 (matinee and evening), Sep 16, and Sep 21 (matinee). See all masks required performances. Masks are encouraged but will be optional for all other performances.
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