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Thu Sep 18 - Sun Oct 26

Shotgun Players Present

Vera Wilde

Book, music and lyrics by Chris Jeffries, Directed by Maya Gurantz, Musical Direction by Dave Malloy


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$7 - $26
Tickets

Location
Date and Time
The Ashby Stage
1901 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 map
cross street: MLK Jr. Way
district: Berkeley (West)

Thu Sep 18 (8pm) - Preview
Fri Sep 19 (8pm) - Preview
Sat Sep 20 (8pm) - Preview
Sun Sep 21 (5pm) - Preview
Thu Sep 25 (8pm)

Description
Two rebel journeys collide in this musical play by Seattle playwright Chris Jeffries. Oscar Wilde's first play was based on the life of Russian radical Vera Zasulich. Jeffries explores these two fascinating lives that have some uncanny parallels: both were arrested - Vera for attempting to murder an abusive prison guard and Wilde for gross indecency; both were outspoken, rebellious spirits. And both were considered dangerous. Jeffries script weaves together the stories of these two radical lives with wit, poetry and song. Are you ready for a revolution?

Come Dance With Us! Vera Wilde Dance Party
What a deal! For just $30 you can see the opening of Shotgun Players' Vera Wilde and then get your groove on with the cast after the show. Your ticket also includes post-show pizza, wine and beer when you need a break from all the dancing!