Engage with experts in Berkeley Rep’s talkback series on “Here There Are Blueberries”
Theatre brings more than just entertainment with an in-depth series for Berkeley Rep’s upcoming performance, a classic film with a beloved score is presented at SF Symphony, and SF Ballet announces casting for a new show.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre is diving deep into the ethical questions raised by its latest production, Here There Are Blueberries, with a thought-provoking talkback series launching alongside the show’s run this spring. Presented in collaboration with the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE), these post-show conversations invite audiences to examine the moral complexities at the heart of the play—and consider their echoes in the world we live in today.
Running April 5 through May 11 at the Roda Theatre, Here There Are Blueberries is a riveting new work from the Tectonic Theater Project that explores the discovery of a chilling photo album from Auschwitz—and the moral reckoning that follows. As part of Berkeley Rep’s broader effort to engage audiences beyond the stage, the accompanying talkbacks will feature ethicists, historians, and artists in dialogue about complicity, historical memory, and the contemporary relevance of Holocaust education.
On the Stage
This week, a classic love story is presented with a live orchestra, a Pulitzer Prize–winning one-person play is on stage in Oakland, a legendary performer comes to Cal Performances, and more.
Titanic with Live Orchestra
Film & Music | San Francisco Symphony
Now – April 5 | Tickets
James Cameron’s epic period piece, brimming with themes of love and ambition, is elevated by James Horner’s Academy Award-winning score.
More Events
- I Am My Own Wife | Oakland Theater Project | Now – April 13
- Patti LuPone | Cal Performances | April 5
- Martin James Bartlett | San Francisco Symphony | April 9 | View the Program
- Six | BroadwaySF | April 8–20
Next Line
Learn which dancers will take the stage in SF Ballet’s upcoming performances and SF Opera has a new feature on what really makes a heroine. Plus, we have a new contest for subscribers!
- San Francisco Ballet has announced full casting and program details for Van Manen: Dutch Grandmaster, a four-part tribute to the iconic choreographer, onstage April 5–19 at the War Memorial Opera House. Among the featured dancers, Dores André and Esteban Hernández take the lead in the San Francisco premiere of 5 Tango’s, while Wona Park and Wei Wang perform in the emotionally charged Grosse Fuge. Corps members Luca Ferrò, Lleyton Ho, and Archie Sullivan bring van Manen’s lightning-quick Solo to life. Curated by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, the program highlights van Manen’s signature blend of musicality, minimalism, and emotional depth.
- Think opera heroines are all doomed damsels? Think again. San Francisco Opera is spotlighting five fierce women in opera—characters who challenge the rules, seize control of their destinies, and bring serious dramatic fire to the stage. From the defiant Salome to the trailblazing Joan of Arc, these are not your grandmother’s sopranos. Each role offers a fresh look at power, passion, and what it means to stand your ground in a high-stakes world.
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