the aves
BY JIEHAE PARK
DIRECTED BY KNUD ADAMS
WORLD PREMIERE
PEET’S THEATRE
MAY 2–JUN 8, 2025
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE DEC 11
In the summer, an old man and an old woman sit on a park bench, talk about the birds, and bet on the rain…but things aren’t as simple as they may seem. With humor, surrealism, and tenderness, the singular imagination and innovative style of acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as the seasons shift, meditating on themes of human connection, memory, and growing older.
Closed captioning 
Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: evenings May 8, 9, 11, 13, and 14; and every matinee through Jun 5. See all closed captioning performances.
Audio description 
Audio description is available for the matinee on Jun 7. 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
Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on May 16, May 22, or May 27 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.
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Health and safety
Masks will be required in our theatres on Sunday and Tuesday performances for the first three weeks of a show’s run. Masks are encouraged but optional on all Wednesday through Saturday performances, as well as Sundays and Tuesdays after the first three weeks of performances. Visit our health and safety page for full details.
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