36 year-old Tennessee-native and comedian, Trae Crowder, flips the "red-neck" stereotype completely on it's head with his unique stand up shows. Crowder is known for his informed political takes that explore his progressive liberal beliefs. In his shows he discusses a myriad of social issues surrounding topics such as poverty and religion.

Drama Desk Award winning performer Jacob Ming-Trent writes and stars in this life-affirming autobiographical play, coming to Berkeley Rep in January 2026! Focusing on Ming-Trent's struggle to find his place as a poet and performer, How Shakespeare Saved My Life is a joyous ode to the impact of music and language, from the Bard through to Tupac.

Associate Artistic Director David Mendizabal takes the helm for a bold reimagining of Arthur Miller's searing family morality tale, coming to Berkeley Rep next Spring. Reframing Miller's play to focus on a Puerto Rican family whose struggle for success has devastating consequences, this truly original revival of All My Sons promises to be absolutely essential theater.

The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazing legal luminary, challenging societal norms and leaving a permanent mark on the United States Supreme Court. In All Things Equal, a play by Tony-winner Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Curtains), a family friend is warmly invited into her chambers for a deeply personal and even sometimes hilarious conversation, as she retells the intricate story of her life and times.