Best-Selling Comic Essayist David Rakoff (This American Life) in Berkeley
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94720)
- Full Price:
- $32.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for David Rakoff have expired.
The last date listed for David Rakoff was Saturday April 4, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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2 Goldstar Member Reviews
Weelou
Written on Apr 14 2009Funny, clever, and really charming event. I expected a reading, but was surprised and pleased by the opportunity for questions and answers. My seats were excellent, and the $10 price reassured me that it's still possible to get out and have fun in these tight economic times. I look forward to more events like this. Thanks Goldstar!
Goldstar Member
Written on Apr 12 2009Greatly enjoyed the event. David read and answered lots of questions. He was very humble. I brought a friend who was unfamiliar with his work and she had a great time.
Our seats were good and Goldstar delivered once again.
More Information About David Rakoff
Website
http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/presents/season/2008/speaking/dr.php
Quotes & Highlights
- "David Rakoff knows the incantatory power of a story well-told, the art of keeping words aloft like the bubbles in a champagne flute." --Los Angeles Times
Description
<p>Humorist, essayist, author, actor, and popular contributor to public radio's This American Life, David Rakoff specializes in skewering a culture of vanity, consumerism, and greed, delving into the frenzied acquiring and spending that often defines our contemporary way of life. Familiar to Cal Performances audiences from his past appearances with David Sedaris and Ira Glass, Rakoff has also written two New York Times bestsellers, Fraud and Don't Get Too Comfortable, establishing him as one of today's funniest, most insightful social commentators.</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: Cal Performances
Cal Performances offers audiences the most comprehensive range of high quality, live performances by the world's greatest artists, both established and emerging. Located on the UC Berkeley campus, this prestigious performing arts presenter invites audiences to enjoy the entertaining and engaging experience of the performing arts from all disciplines and cultures in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.