W. Kamau Bell Gets His Act Together

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY W. KAMAU BELL
DEVELOPED WITH MARTHA RYNBERG
BERKELEY REP’S BAKERY STUDIO

AUG 24–OCT 12, 2024 (SATURDAYS | 4:30PM & 7:30PM)
SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

Since his last performance at Berkeley Rep, a lot has changed in the world, yet much remains the same. W. Kamau Bell still needs to get his act together. Brace yourself for the return of W. Kamau Bell to the world of stand-up comedy! After a five-year break filled with pandemic challenges and family responsibilities, Kamau is back to make you both laugh and think. Following a previously sold-out run, he is once again teaming up with Berkeley Rep for a limited engagement in the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre’s intimate Bakery Studio. This time, he’s performing two shows each night — one at 4:30pm for parents and another at 7:30pm for the older crowd. This setup offers you a unique opportunity to witness him literally getting his act together right before your eyes. Each show will feature him experimenting with new material, discussing current events, and sharing fresh stories about his life and family — all while trying not to stress about the upcoming election. In W. Kamau Bell Gets His Act Together, you’re invited to be part of building the next era of Kamau’s comedic journey. The goal is for Kamau to craft a new hour-long set to tour across the country, and the hope is that America’s democracy survives into 2025.

Production information

Runtime: Approximately 60–90 minutes

Stage effects advisory: None

Content advisory: Mature content and conversation

Previous engagement: Jan 20–Mar 16, 2024