2009–10 season > American Idiot > Free extras
free speech, free parties, free tastings
To help you get in the mood for American Idiot, grab a drink in the lobby—your choices range from a PBR with a whiskey chaser to a specialty cocktail created expressly for the show—and relax while you read your free performance program. The lobby opens an hour before showtime, so take advantage of our early-bird special: all drinks ordered in the first 15 minutes are half price! In the immortal words of a rock band we like a lot, we hope you have the time of your life.
free speech
Docent presentations
Look inside each play and its development at Berkeley Rep. A 30-minute presentation takes place one hour before every Tuesday and Thursday 8PM performance through October 8.
Post-show discussions
Stick around for a lively 30-minute Q&A with the cast or other company members.
- Thursday, September 17
- Friday, September 25
- Tuesday, September 29
Teen Night
Teen Night gives Bay Area teens the opportunity to attend the first preview of a Berkeley Rep play for an extremely discounted price, with dinner and a behind-the-scenes pre-show workshop with an artist from the show. Click here to learn more. Please note that the tickets for American Idiot’s Teen Night are extremely limited and will be distributed by lottery. Please call 510 647–2972 and press “3” for details.
- Friday, September 4
Page to Stage
Gain additional insight into the plays and playwrights produced at Berkeley Rep through this series of free discussions with eminent theatre artists. Each talk starts at 7pm and runs about 60 minutes; doors open at 6:30pm for general-admission seating. No tickets are necessary, but seating is limited. Don’t miss this insightful and exciting event.
- Monday, September 21:
Berkeley Rep’s Chad Jones interviews Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and Tony Award-winning producer Tom Hulce
free parties
night/OUT
Thursday, September 17 / 8pm
See a show, have a drink, meet someone new.
Berkeley Rep’s Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Events
Berkeley Rep’s wildly successful night/OUT series offers extraordinary productions followed by fabulous parties for the LGBT community. (Hint: we’ll bring the hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music from cutting-edge Bay Area DJs; you bring scintillating conversation and your best dance moves.) Ticket prices include access to both the performance and post-show party. Discounts are available for persons under 30 and all groups of 10 or more.
30-Below
Friday, September 18 / 8pm
There are a lot of reasons it’s great to be under 30. Less wrinkles, more sleep and higher metabolism, to name a few. But there are also a lot of reasons it sucks to be in your 20s—and tight finances tops the list. Need a pick-me-up? Come to Berkeley Rep. If you’re less than 30 years old, you enjoy half-price tickets for nearly every performance.
30-Below is the coolest theatre after-party for people in their 20s. Free food and drinks, live music and more. It’s a great place to hang out with friends—or maybe make a few new ones. And better yet, it’s free with your ticket.
An American Idiot Halloween
Saturday, October 31 / 8pm
Get your Halloween off to a rock-and-roll start at Berkeley Rep! See Green Day’s American Idiot on Halloween and start the party early. If you’re under 30, your ticket is half-price! Come in costume and your first drink before the show is on us. Bar specials include a Bloody Mary, the St. Jimmy, the Letterbomb and others, as well as an outstanding selection of local brews. Stick around after the show, too. As soon as the curtain falls around 9:30pm, we’ll be giving away prizes for the best costume of the night, and the winner will receive a Levi’s American Idiot tote bag containing a souvenir book, limited edition commemorative poster, the American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown albums and an American Idiot T-shirt.
free tastings
Join us for complimentary tastings! Sample wine, beer, chocolate, champagne, vodka, organic produce or other delights before select Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm and Sunday 7pm performances. New tasting events are being added all the time, so be sure to check back often!
- Friday, September 18: Ale Industries / 7pm
- Saturday, September 19: Kokomo Wines / 7pm
- Sunday, September 20: Venus Restaurant / 6pm
- Friday, September 25: Raymond Vineyards / 7pm
- Saturday, September 26: Amanda’s Organic Cuisine / 7pm
- Sunday, September 27: Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen / 6pm
- Friday, October 2: Berkeley Farmers’ Market / 7pm
- Saturday, October 3: Ale Industries / 7pm
- Sunday, October 4: Meridian / 6pm
specialty cocktails
Letterbomb
A classic cocktail gets a rock-and-roll makeover. Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola are bombed with a liquor-soaked cherry and a splash of cherry juice! ($8)
Jesus of Suburbia
Find salvation in this surprising mix of Skyy vodka, Midori melon liqueur, a splash of pineapple juice, topped off with bubbly club soda. ($8)
St. Jimmy
Taste the sweet and sour of life with this edgy mix of Jim Beam bourbon, sour apple schnapps and cranberry juice. ($8)
Whatsername
Enjoy an urban romance with this delicious blend of Absolut Ruby Red Vodka, Torani pomegranate syrup and orange juice, served on the rocks. ($8)
american idiot merch
Stop by the gift shop in the Roda Theatre lobby and check out our exclusive American Idiot merchandise.
Souvenir poster ($5)
The official show poster for American Idiot features the show logo in its bold red-white-and-black glory.
Commemorative poster ($15)
A limited edition of 500 silk-screened, double-sided posters has the heart grenade logo in gold and black on one side and the official show logo in red, white, black and silver on the other.
Souvenir book ($20)
Featuring exclusive photos, this limited edition, 32-page, full-color keepsake captures the spirit and energy of the world-premiere event known as American Idiot.
T-shirt ($25)
Every great rock-and-roll experience comes with a T-shirt, so we present these stylish black tees available in men’s and women’s sizes with the show logo emblazoned on the front and “Berkeley Rep” on the back.
lead sponsor
sponsor
30-Below sponsor
in-kind sponsors
Bistro Liaison / Club One / Darling Flower Shop / GHS Strings / Hotel Shattuck Plaza / Peet’s Coffee and Tea / Pyramid Breweries / Raymond Vineyards / Semifreddi’s / TCHO / Tomatina
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