What do libraries, classrooms, restaurants, living rooms, and dinner tables have in common? They've all been venues for talks given by Berkeley Rep's docents. While the Theatre continues to offer the talks regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm in the lobby, the volunteer docents - a team of almost two dozen people - have eagerly expanded their reach into the community. Talks for the public are regularly scheduled at the Orinda Library and special talks for groups are routinely offered at the Albany Adult School, Berkeley City College, and Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, and the Universitry of California, Berkeley. Unlike most docent talks in art galleries, in museums, or at the opera, Berkeley Rep's talks are balanced to provide both a core rooted in academia and an experience of shared thought and group interaction. The best part of going to the theatre is the shared experience you can discuss on the ride home. Docents act as a starting point to open up the themes and players in a show to provide you an access point. So, next time you're throwing a dinner party, planning a special event, or looking for an unsual gift, you should consider inviting one of our docents over -- talks are free and can be tailored to your needs.
Dates at the Orinda Library (all talks begin at 7pm):
Concerning Strange Devices from the Distant West: March 17th
Girlfriend: April 21st
The Wake: May 19th
If you're interested in inviting a docent into your workplace, living room or class room please email info@berkeleyrep.org or call them at 510.647.2900 x2951.