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A new joyous holiday classic

Celebrate the season with The Matchbox Magic Flute, a story full of timeless charm and festive joy. Theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman, renowned for Metamorphoses and The Arabian Nights, returns to Berkeley Rep with her visionary brilliance, reinventing Mozart’s classic in an intimate English language adaptation. From daring dragons to heroic princesses, this magical adventure will delight audiences of all ages. Now playing through Dec 8.

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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

From the brilliant mind of Jocelyn Bioh, playwright of School Girls and Goddess, comes Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway sensation. Step into a beloved Harlem salon where West African immigrant braiders bring their cultures to life. Don’t miss the powerful stories of sisterhood and solidarity as these women navigate their paths in America. Prepare to laugh and be moved by Jaja’s — a captivating blend of humor and heart. Starts Nov 8.

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Calling all theatre artists

Applications for The Ground Floor’s 2025 Summer Residency Lab are open! We strive to offer the most conducive environment possible for artists to come together and share ideas in person, to receive bespoke support on each individual project and to work together across theatrical modalities. We accept applications from artists at any stage of their artistic journey.

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Happy donor appreciation month!

This month, we celebrate every single donor who helps Berkeley Rep create world-class theatre. We have many offerings to share with donors to show our appreciation! As a nonprofit theatre, we rely on our generous donors to produce the work you know and love. Thank you so much for your gift to Berkeley Rep.

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