Waters has drafted eight accomplished actors to fill the ranks of this raucous show. Michael Barrett Austin (Joey) has appeared at many local theatre companies including 42nd Street Moon, Brava Theatre Center, California Conservatory Theatre, Carmel Shakespeare Festival, Funny But Mean, Just Theater, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Pacific Repertory Theatre, The Playwrights Foundation, and TheatreWorks. Rowan Brooks (Brendan) has performed locally with B Street Theatre, California Shakespeare Theater, Magic Theatre, PacRep, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, Shotgun Players, and TheatreFIRST. A graduate of The Oxford School of Drama, his London credits include Blood Wedding, Dangerous Liaisons, and Shadow of a Gunman. Molly Camp (Mairead) was last seen at the Vineyard Playhouse in Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, which was written and directed by James Lapine. Her other credits include the Contemporary American Theatre Company, the Contemporary American Theater Festival, the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, and Syracuse Stage. James Carpenter (Donny) has appeared in more than 30 productions at Berkeley Rep, most recently The People's Temple. In addition to experience at regional theatres nationwide, his local credits include shows at A.C.T., Campo Santo, Marin Theater Company, San Jose Repertory Theater, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, TheatreWorks, and Word for Word. Blake Ellis (Padraic) last performed in the Bay Area in Richard III at Cal Shakes. He has also worked with the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Adam Farabee (Davey) performed off Broadway in 365 Days/365 Plays, Local Time 5-7 AM, and the world premiere of Victoria Martin: Math Team Queen. He has also been involved in the development of new plays at MCC, New York Theatre Workshop, and Primary Stages. Daniel Krueger (James) is a member of the award-winning comedy troupe Killing My Lobster. He has also performed with the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival, Center Repertory Company, The Cutting Ball Theater, the SF Playhouse, and Shotgun Players. On screen, he can be seen in the upcoming feature film The Prankster. Danny Wolohan (Christy) worked with Waters on TRAGEDY: a tragedy and has appeared in ten world premieres at Intersection for the Arts, where he belongs to both resident companies: Campo Santo and the ESP Project. American Theatre named him one of seven actors in the nation you should travel to see.
Waters has also recruited a crack team of top designers to deploy his Lieutenant. Antje Ellermann (scenic design) created sets for Berkeley Rep's productions of 9 Parts of Desire, The Pillowman, and TRAGEDY: a tragedy. An Emmy-nominated designer, her work has also been seen at NYTW and Theatre for a New Audience in Manhattan, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, and regional theatres nationwide. Anna R. Oliver (costume design) has designed five previous shows at Berkeley Rep: Heartbreak House, Fräulein Else, The Magic Fire, Missing Persons, and The Pillowman. She has worked with numerous local theatres, many prominent opera companies, and at BAM, Dallas Theater Center, The Old Globe, and Seattle Rep. Alexander V. Nichols (lighting design) has de signed scenery, costumes, lights, and projections for dance and theatre companies across Amer ica, including 15 previous shows at Berkeley Rep: Civil Sex, Continental Divide, Culture Clash in AmeriCCa, Fêtes de la Nuit, The Guys, Honour, The Life of Galileo, Menocchio, Mother Courage, Ravenshead, Rhinoceros, Surface Transit, Taking Over, Yellowjackets, and Zorro in Hell. Obadiah Eaves (sound design) worked on Berkeley Rep's productions of 9 Parts of Desire, Heartbreak House, The Pillowman, and Yellowjackets. His Broadway credits include Accent on Youth; Come Back, Little Sheba; The Lieutenant of Inishmore; and Shining City - and his music can be heard on film, on television, and in toys by Fisher Price. This production also features the work of Dave Maier (fight director), Lynne Soffer (dialect coach), and Karen Szpaller (stage manager), with special effects by Tolin FX.
Intrepid theatregoers can sign on for 23 special missions with The Lieutenant of Inishmore:
Target ® Teen Night begins at 6:30 PM on Friday, April 17. This popular event includes dinner donated by Bowzer's Pizza, a behind-the-scenes discussion with a member of the artistic team, and a performance of The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Tickets are only $10 for teens! For details, call (510) 647-2978 or e-mail school@berkeleyrep.org.
30 Below - the coolest night of theatre for the under-30 crowd - also returns on Friday, April 17. Enjoy a performance at 8:00 PM and a wild post-show party sponsored by the SF Bay Guardian. Tickets start at only $13.50 for anyone under 30 years old!
Opening night festivities are held on Wednesday, April 22, including a pre-show dinner for donors at Downtown Restaurant and a post-show party for the audience catered by Bistro Liaison and Raymond Vineyards.
night/OUT on Thursday, April 23 welcomes Energy 92.7 and the LGBT community. This post-show dance party features food from Tomatina, bouquets from Darling Flower Shop, and complimentary drinks from Raymond Vineyards and Triple Rock Brewery.
Free 30-minute docent presentations about the show start at 7:00 PM before every Tuesday and Thursday performance: April 21, April 23, April 28, April 30, May 5, May 7, May 12, and May 14.
Post-play discussions moderated by theatre professionals follow the 8:00 PM shows on Thursday April, 23; Friday, May 1; and Tuesday, May 5.
And, at select performances, patrons can whet their palates for the play with free tastings from local culinary artisans one hour before curtain: Amanda's (Sunday, May 3 and Friday, May 8), Bedarra Vineyards (Friday, May 15; Saturday, May 16; and Sunday, May 17), Raymond Vineyards (Saturday, May 2), Teance (Friday, April 24), and Triple Rock Brewery (Saturday, May 9).
March on down to The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Individual tickets start at only $27, thanks to exciting new prices that let more people experience the best theatre in the Bay Area. Additional savings are available for groups, seniors, students, and anyone under 30 years of age - meaning discounted seats can be obtained for as little as $13.50. This change makes Berkeley Rep more affordable to people in the community who are just starting school, starting careers, and starting families - because lower prices are now available for every performance.
Set your sights on Berkeley Rep. The Roda Theatre is located at 2015 Addison Street, near bus lines, bike routes, and parking lots - and only half a block from BART. To purchase seats, or for more information, call (510) 647-2949 or toll-free at (888) 4-BRT-Tix - or simply click berkeleyrep.org.
