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AT THE THEATER
Berkeley High School Drama Department
“Guys and Dolls”
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, directed by Jordan Winer. The musical is based on short stories by Damon Runyon, of gamblers and chorus girls who lived on the fringes of the criminal world in the Broadway district of New York City. Sat. May 3 at 8 p.m., Sun. May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Florence Schwimley Little Theater on Allston Way between Milvia and MLK Jr. Way. Tickets are $7, $5 with student i.d. and are on sale at the box office 1/2 hr. before performance time.
Youth Musical Theater
Commons
“Les Miserables”
Performed by students of King, Longfellow, Willard, BHS, and Albany High. This school edition is shorter than the Broadway version, but not short on talent. Sat May 2 through May 10 at 7:30 p.m., Longfellow Auditorium, 1500 Derby St. Tickets at the door, $ 5 - $8. 848-1797. ttp://busduse.org/lesmiz
Stagebridge and Berkeley Adult School
“Senior Moments”
A lively original comedy by James Keller, on Sat. May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Berkeley Adult School, 1222 University Ave. Ticket information and reservations are available by calling 444-4755.
1 Foot 2 Players
“The Maids”
By Jean Genet. Maids play a nightly game masquerading as their mistress, unti the game unravels with devastating consequences. May 2-18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 pm, with 1 extra late show Saturday, May 3 at 11 p.m., at Ann Davlin Dance Studio, 2311 Stuart St., between Telegraph and Ellsworth.$10 general, $8 seniors/students. Call 644.1889 for tickets and information.
“La Casa Azul”
A work based on the life of Frida Kahlo with author/
actress Sophie Faucher, Robert Lepage, director, May 8 - 10 at 8 p.m., May 10 at 2 p.m. and May 11 at 3 p.m., at Zellerbach Playhouse. Tickets are $36-$52. 642-9988. www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Aurora Theater Company
“Partition”
Written by Ira Hauptman, directed by Barbara Oliver. April 17- May 18. Wed. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7 p.m. $32-$34. 2081 Addison St. 843-4822. www.auroratheater.org
Berkeley Repertory Theater
“Surface Transit”
Written and performed by Sarah Jones, directed by Tony Taccone. April 18 - May 18. Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison St. 647-2949, (888) 4BRTTIX www.berkeleyrep.org
Shotgun Theater Lab
“Fig Leaf:
Tales of Truth
And Transgressions”
A glimpse of truth and transgressions. May 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8:00 PM La Val's Subterranean, 1834 Euclid $10. www.shotgunplayers.org
Shotgun Players
“Vampires”
By Harry Kondoleon, directed by Joanie McBrien, April 12 - May 17, Thursday through Sunday, at 8 p.m. La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid at Hearst. www.shotgunplayers.com
