Arts Listings
Theater for the East Bay: APRIL 23 THROUGH MAY 2
AMADOR THEATER -- OPENING -- "Treasure Island,'' April 23 through May 2, Apr. 23,
24, 30, May 1, 7:30 p.m.; Apr. 24, 11 a.m.; Apr. 25, May 1-2, 2 p.m. City of
Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company presents an adaptation of Robert Louis
Stevenson's classic. $12-$20. (925) 931-3444, www.civicartstickets.org.
Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. (925)
931-3444, www.amadortheater.org.<
ASHBY STAGE --
CLOSING -- "A Seagull in the Hamptons,'' by Emily Mann, through
April 25, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. Anton
Chekhov's love letter to the theater is filled with suicide attempts,
unrequited love, a crushing and disabling family structure and more. $15-$28.
1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. <
AURORA THEATRE COMPANY --
"John Gabriel Borkman,'' by David Eldridge, through May 9,
Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. After
serving eight years in prison for embezzlement, Borkman plans a comeback.
$15-$55.
Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 843-4822,
www.auroratheatre.org.<
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE --
"Girlfriend,'' by Todd Almond, through May 9, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday, 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and
7 p.m. Boy meets boy in this dual-Romeo duet that's innocent -- and sweet.
$27-$71.
2025 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 647-2949, (888) 4BR-Ttix,
www.berkeleyrep.org.<
CALIFORNIA CONSERVATORY THEATRE OF SAN LEANDRO --
CLOSING -- "Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),'' by
Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield, through April 25, Friday, 8 p.m.;
Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Three actors perform all of
Shakespeare's plays in less than two hours. $20-$22.
999 E. 14th St., San Leandro. (510) 632-8850, www.cct-sl.org.<
CASA PERALTA -- Once the home of descendants of the 19th-century
Spanish soldier and Alameda County landowner Don Luis Maria Peralta, the 1821
adobe was remodeled in 1926 as a grand Spanish villa, using some of the
original bricks. The casa features a beautiful Moorish exterior design and
hand painted tiles imported from Spain, some of which tell the story of Don
Quixote. The interior is furnished in 1920s decor. The house will be
decorated for the holidays during the month of December. Call ahead to
confirm hours.
"Dial 'M' for Murder,'' by Frederick Knott, through May 16,
Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. San Leandro Players present the story of an
ex-tennis star who plots to murder his wife.
Free but donations accepted. Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 384
Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. (510) 577-3474, (510) 577-3491,
http://www.ci.sanleandro. ca.us/sllibrarycasaperalta.html.<
CENTER REPERTORY COMPANY OF WALNUT CREEK --
CLOSING -- "Noises Off,'' by Michael Frayn, through May 1,
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Follow the
on- and offstage antics of an acting troupe as they stumble from bumbling
dress rehearsal to disastrous closing night.
Lesher Theatre, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive,
Walnut Creek. (925) 943-SHOW, www.centerrep.org.<
CHABOT COLLEGE --
CLOSING -- "Ultima,'' by Rachel LePell, through April 25,
Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Apr. 25, 2 p.m. Chabot College Theater Arts
presents a play based on Rudolfo Anaya's "Bless Me Ultima.''
25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. www.chabotcollege.edu.<
DEL VALLE THEATRE --
CLOSING -- "Footloose,'' April 30 through May 1, 7 p.m. Youth
Theatre Company's Teen Theatre presents a stage adaptation of the hit
musical. $15-$27.
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. (925) 943-7469.<
DIABLO ACTORS ENSEMBLE THEATRE --
OPENING -- "Same Time Next Year,'' by Bernard Slade, April 30
through May 23, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. An accountant and a
housewife meet at a Northern California inn once a year, despite the fact
that they are both married to other people. $10-$25.
1345 Locust Street, Walnut Creek. (925) 482-5110,
www.diabloactors.com.<
EAST BAY IMPROV --
"Tired of the Same Old Song and Dance?'' ongoing. 8 p.m. East Bay
Improv actors perform spontaneous, impulsive and hilarious comedy on the
first Saturday of every month. $8.
Pinole Community Playhouse, 601 Tennent Ave., Pinole. (510)
964-0571, www.eastbayimprov.com.<
JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS --
"Oliver,'' April 24 through May 16. An all-ages cast brings
Dickens' classic to life in this musical romp. $19-$33.
2640 College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 845-8542, www.juliamorgan.org.<
LA VAL'S SUBTERRANEAN THEATRE --
CLOSING -- "A History of Human Stupidity,'' Andy Bayiates, through
April 25, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m. Examine world history
through the lens of helpful beliefs gone bad. $16-$20.
1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. (510) 464-4468.<
LESHER CENTER FOR THE ARTS --
CLOSING -- "Oklahoma!'' by Rodgers and Hammerstein, through April
25, Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Sparked by rivalry between cowhands and farmers this touching drama rides the
bumpy road to new life in a brand-new state. $40-$45.
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. (925) 943-7469,
www.lesherartscenter.com.<
MASQUERS PLAYHOUSE --
CLOSING -- "The Apple Tree,'' through May 1, Friday and Saturday,
8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Play is based on "The Diary of Adam and Eve'' by Mark
Twain, "The Lady or the Tiger?'' by Frank R. Stockton and "Passionella'' by
Jules Feiffer. $20.
105 Park Place, Point Richmond. (510) 232-4031, www.masquers.org.<
NEWARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL --
"Les Miserables,'' April 23 through May 8, Friday and Saturday, 8
p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity
in 19th century France. $10-$13.
39375 Cedar Blvd, Newark. (510) 818-4451.<
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