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The Contest
10/17 - 11/17/2024


The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves, explores the intense rivalry between Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci during the Italian Renaissance. Set in 1504 ...


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MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to be Presented at TheatreWorks


by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2024

TheatreWorks will present MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a holiday play set to run in December. Experience a festive continuation of Jane Austen's beloved characters in this seasonal production. Learn how to purchase tickets....

Cast Set For THE CONTEST at Central Works


by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2024

Central Works 2024 Season will conclude with the new play The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves. The Contest depicts Michelangelo vs. Leonardo da Vinci in an exquisite rivalry and plays October 19–November 17 (previews Oct.17 & 18) at the historic Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue in...

Cast Revealed for THE CONTEST at Central Works Theater


by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024

Central Works Theater announced the cast for the new play THE CONTEST, running from October 19 to November 17. The production will feature a talented ensemble bringing this compelling story to life....

Cast Set For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at San Francisco Playhouse


by Stephi Wild - August 13, 2024

San Francisco Playhouse will kick off its 2024-25 season with the Olivier Award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Learn more about the cast here!...

ACCUSED! By Patricia Milton Extends At Central Works


by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2024

Central Works extends the run of THE COMEDY ACCUSED! by Patricia Milton through August 18. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking play at the Berkeley City Club....

Patricia Milton's ACCUSED! Opens In July At Central Works


by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens at Central Works on July 13....

Patricia Milton's Play ACCUSED! Opens This July At Central Works


by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens on July 13 at Central Works, marking the final comic caper in the series. ...

EXTREME ACTS Comes to the Marsh This Weekend


by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024

 The world premiere of Extreme Acts by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, which was originally announced as a two-play production at The Marsh San Francisco has now been updated to a 60-minute standalone performance....

ACCUSED! Comes to Central Works Berkeley in July


by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2024

Central Works 2024 Season will continue with a comic murder mystery from the Central Works Writers Workshop, world premiere #74....

Full Lineup Set For PlayGround's 28th Annual Festival Of New Works


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Past Shows

Accused!
8/15 - 8/18/2024


Accused! is a comic murder mystery by Patricia Milton, featuring the Victorian Lady Detectives in their final adventure. After a body is discovered in the ...


The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau opened Central Works' 30th season and was the inaugural offering for the Central Works Script Club. A CW world-premiere ...

The Lady Matador's Hotel
10/10 - 11/10/2019


adapt: Cristina Garc?_a from Christina Garc?_a; dir: Gary Graves. World Premiere...


Central Works: Patricia Milton; dir: Gary Graves....

TBA
2/14 - 3/17/2019


Imaginists Theatre Collective: -...

Chekhov's Ward 6
10/11 - 11/11/2018


Gary Graves; dir: Gary Graves. World Premiere...

Strange Ladies
10/12 - 11/12/2017


Susan Sobeloff; dir: Jan Zvaifler. World Premiere...

Winter
7/13 - 8/13/2017


A man and a woman is married, father, salesman, perhaps; her nothing is known except that she's drunk, idle, a little whore perhaps, they meet ...

Into the Beautiful North
10/13 - 11/13/2016


adapt: Karen Zacarías from Karen Zacarías; book: Luis Alberto Urrea; dir: Olga Sanchez....

Into the Beautiful North
10/13 - 11/13/2016


adapt: Karen Zacarías from Karen Zacarías; book: Luis Alberto Urrea; dir: Olga Sanchez....

Hearts of Palm
7/14 - 8/14/2016


Patricia Milton; dir: Gary Graves....

Hearts of Palm
7/14 - 8/14/2016


Patricia Milton; dir: Gary Graves....

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