Arts & Events
AROUND AND ABOUT THEATER: Central Works' 'Mesmeric Revelation' at the Berkeley City Club
Central Works is bringing back Aaron Henne, who wrote and directed that most interesting production, 'A Man's Home ... an ode to Kafka's Castle' for the company a little while ago. This time Henne and the Central Works team will open (after two days of previews) his 'Mesmeric Revelation' on Saturday, inspired by tales of Poe--but about an encounter between Lavoisier, "father of chemistry," and Dr. Mesmer, the first famous hypnotist, promoter of "Animal Magnetism." It could prove to be one of the more unusual shows of the year.
Central Works at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue (between Ellsworth & Dana). $25 online, sliding scale ($14-$25) at door. Previews, February 16 & 17 (& February 23, March 1), pay what you can. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 5 until March 18. Talk-backs: February 19 (playwright), March 11 (actors). (800) 838-3006 (tickets); centralworks.org
