Cal Shakes BART Shuttle is Down
Are you at the Orinda Bart Station – need a ride to the Bruns?
Reach out to us at 510-548-9666 for a ride!
We hope to see you at the Bruns soon!
Affected tickets holders will be contacted via email or can reach out to boxoffice@calshakes.org or call us at 510-548-9666.
We hope to see you at the Bruns soon!

“Cal Shakes’ bilingual Romeo y Juliet reveals new discoveries in Shakespeare.”
— Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle

“Cal Shakes has outdone itself.”
— Emily S. Mendel, Berkeleyside

“Cal Shakes’ bold ‘Romeo y Juliet’ takes an ancient story new places.”
— Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News
Theatrius
“The adaption by Karen Zacarías magically weaves Spanish into Shakespeare’s dialogue, forging a new poetry with the lyrical Spanish rhythms… Cal Shakes astonishes with verve, life, and color. Don’t miss it.”
— Barry David Horwitz and Jordan Freed, Theatrius
RUN TIME: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes including intermission
GROVE TALKS: 45 mins pre-show in the Grove Talk Grove
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Proof of vaccination or negative PCR or Antigen test and ID required. Masks are encouraged when indoors at the Bruns. Masking is not required in the amphitheater.
GROUNDS: Open 2 hours before the show; the cafe is serving food and drinks.
BART SHUTTLE: Running 2 hours before the show and half an hour afterwards to and from Orinda BART; look for the silver accessible mini van (which means that we can transport 4 people and 1 wheelchair at one time). We thank you in advance for your understanding and your patience!
DRESS: check the weather before you go! It gets very cold at night. Lots of layers, coats, and blankets are recommended!
CONTENT WARNING: This performance includes heightened depictions of violence acts, including abuse, murder, and mutilation. If you need to step away during the performance, house staff will assist you when you are ready to return.
Sept 7 - Oct 2, 2022
Lear
by Marcus Gardley
a world-premiere translation and adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear
co-directed by Eric Ting & Dawn Monique Williams
music by Marcus Shelby
Returning to Cal Shakes after his acclaimed production of black odyssey, Obie-winning playwright, Marcus Gardley brings his world premiere production of Lear — a deconstruction of the classic story of power, betrayal, and madness — to the Bruns Memorial Amphitheater.
Set in the Bay Area, this world-premiere translation and adaptation of Shakespeare’s Classic pays homage to the Bay Area in sight and sound. Lear will feature a live jazz musical accompaniment led by the prolific SF-Based musician and composer, Marcus Shelby.
#LearIsComing to Cal Shakes.
Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or Antigen test result is required to attend.
Read about all our COVID-19 Protocols before you attend.
Learn more about our Shared Light Initiative.
2022 FAQ
cast
CATHLEEN RIDDLEY*
KENNY SCOTT
JOMAR TAGATAC*
DANE TROY*
EMMA VAN LARE*
Creative
MARCUS GARDLEY
ERIC TING
DAWN MONIQUE WILLIAMS
Tanya Orellana
LUX HAAC
SCOTT BOLMAN
EVERETT ELTON BRADMAN
DAVE MAIER
PHILIPPA KELLY
MARCUS SHELBY
WESLEY APFEL*
LISA ANNE PORTER (Vocal/Text Coach)
CHRISTINA HOGAN*
JEUNÉE SIMON
CHERELLE D. GUYTON, MBA
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