Berkeley Repertory Theatre (Berkeley, CA)
When he refuses to attend the Million Man March, an African-American professor finds his personal and professional lives thrown into turmoil. Two exceptional actors embody three generations in this powerful new play from Tanya Barfield. Blue Door is a searing examination of family and identity, directed by Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty, Malcolm X).
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excellent and real its a must see thats all I can say.
Seats and play were wonderful. If you have a chance to see it, do just that. It was an evening well spent.
Fabulous play! We both loved it. Incredible acting and a very compelling and evocative exploration of compelling themes--racism, identity, lineage...
Born in a storefront on College Avenue, Berkeley Rep has moved to the forefront of American theatre—and is still telling unforgettable stories. Founded in 1968 by Michael Leibert, the Theatre quickly earned respect for presenting the finest plays with top-flight actors. In 1980, with the support of the local community, Berkeley Rep built the 400-seat Thrust Stage where its reputation steadily g
Written by Tanya Barfield
Directed by Delroy Lindo
When he refuses to attend the Million Man March, an African-American professor finds his personal and professional lives thrown into turmoil. Unable to sleep in the bed abandoned by his wife, Lewis is visited by his ancestors—men who fought to be free, to vote, to obtain justice. Two exceptional actors embody three generations in this powerful new play from a promising young writer. Blue Door is a searing examination of family and identity that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to live with—or escape—the past.
Oakland’s own Delroy Lindo came to prominence with Broadway performances in Master Harold and the Boys and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. He reinforced his reputation with major roles in films such as The Cider House Rules, Get Shorty and Malcolm X. Now Lindo turns his hand to directing on Berkeley Rep’s intimate Thrust Stage.
Tanya Barfield studied in the exclusive playwriting program at Juilliard under Christopher Durang and Marsha Norman. She won the Helen Merrill Award for Emerging Playwrights, and Ms. Magazine recently named her “One of the 21 Young Women to Watch in the 21st Century.” Although her work has been seen at the legendary Humana Festival, the Guthrie Theater Lab and London’s Royal Court Theatre, this is her first script to receive a major production.
Founded in 1968, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre has established a national reputation for its ambitious programming and dynamic productions. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Tony Taccone and Managing Director Susan Medak, Berkeley Rep seeks to engage its audience in an ongoing dialogue of ideas. Through its bold choice of material and vivid style of production, Berkeley Rep reflects a commitment to diversity, excitement, and quality. The company is especially well known for its presentations of important new dramatic voices and its fresh adaptations of seldom-seen classics. Berkeley Rep operates two performance spaces: the Roda Theatre, a 600-seat proscenium theatre, and the 400-seat Thrust Stage.