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 to and from Orinda BART; look for the Shuttle Bus that says Cal Shakes.
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 depictions of violence, including abuse, murder, and suicide. If you need to step away during the performance, house staff will assist you when you are ready to return. Please refer to the Mental Health Resources page of the program for more resources and local organizations offering support.
May 25 -June 19, 2022!
Romeo y Juliet
adapted by KJ Sanchez and Karen Zacarías
from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
written by Karen Zacarías
directed by KJ Sanchez
The season opens with Romeo y Juliet, Shakespeare’s most iconic tale of young love presented in a bilingual adaptation by Karen Zacarías. Director KJ Sanchez returns to the Bruns after a national tour of Cal Shakes’ 2018 hit Quixote Nuevo to reimagine these star-crossed lovers!
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.
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2022 FAQ
cast
JUAN AMADOR
WILMA BONET
HUGO CARBAJAL
ELIANA LOPEZ
GIANNA DIGREGORIO RIVERA
BRADY MORALES-WOOLERY
SARITA OCÓN
Creative
Karen Zacarías
KJ Sanchez
Tanya Orellana
Jessie Amoroso
Russell H. Champa
Madeleine Oldham
Dave Maier
Deena Tovar
Philippa Kelly
Julia Formanek
Ken Cerniglia
Phil Wong
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