Central Works Theater
Central Works, The New Play Theater, is celebrating its 32nd year at the Berkeley City Club. Its sea
Central Works’ mission is to develop and produce new plays for the theater. We are building a community where our commitment to new plays and civic engagement flourish together."A legacy of total immersion theater" ~George Heymont, The Huffington Post
Up Next: "The Contest," pitting Michelangelo against da Vinci in an epic artistic smackdown. This world premiere comedy written and directed by Gary Graves opens October 19! centralworks.org
Counting down to the comedy, THE CONTEST, written and directed by Gary Graves! Hope to see you there! Visit centralworks.org
09/23/2024
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Coming right up! Visit centralworks.org for more information and tickets!
Our regular ticket prices are among the lowest in the Bay Area for professional theater, but we offer lots of ways to save even more! Check us out at centralworks.org
We open October 19! Experience this real-life competition between Michelangelo and da Vinci, as instigated by Machiavelli. Visit centralworks.org
Don't miss this real-life story about an artistic rivalry between Michelangelo and da Vinci! Visit centralworks.org
We can't wait to bring you this comedy about an artistic clash between Michelangelo and da Vinci: The Contest, written and directed by Gary Graves! Visit centralworks.org
Machiavelli and da Vinci and Michelangelo, Oh, My!
These three face off in an artistic battle in "The Contest," a new comedy written and directed by Gary Graves, opening October 19 at the Berkeley City Club. Visit centralworks.org
Get ready for an evening of intrigue as Machiavelli orchestrates "The Contest!" This world premiere comedy brings to life the historic rivalry between Michelangelo and da Vinci. Join us from October 19-November 16. Visit centralworks.org for tix and info.
Don't miss this comedy about the real-life rivalry between two renaissance men: one an upstart genius, and the other an aging master. Opens October 19 ... tix and info at centralworks.org
Machiavelli devises a contest that pits Michelangelo, the upstart genius, against da Vinci, the seasoned master. A surprising true story, and a comedy, written and directed by Gary Graves. Visit centralworks.org
We are committed to providing affordable theater! We have a bunch of ways to save you money while you enjoy top-notch performances in our intimate setting. Visit centralworks.org. Next up: The Contest, by Gary Graves!
What's next, you ask? The Contest, a new comedy by Gary Graves. Visit centralworks.org for tix and info.
We're excited to share the true story of this exquisite artistic rivalry with you! Opens October 19! Visit centralworks.org for tix and info.
08/22/2024
In October, we bring you a world premiere comedy based on a real historical event: The Contest, by Gary Graves! Visit centralworks.org.
Till next time ....
Gentlefolx, we are running very low on available tickets! visit centralworks.org before they all disappear!
This trio of detectives is riding into the sunset! Don't miss their final case! Accused must close August 18! centralworks.org
ICYMI, we've extended! Visit centralworks.org
Don't miss your chance! These Victorian Lady Detectives are a red-hot ticket! visit centralworks.org.
Don't miss your chance to see the final play in the Victorian Ladies' Detective Collective Trilogy! They're back, and only three performances have available tix ... grab them now! centralworks.org
Visit centralworks.org to nab some seats before they're all gone! 🙂
Tonight, 8/2 at 8 pm... A handful of tickets are available! Grab yours at centralworks.org to see this "crafty plot full of witty dialogue and lots of humor" ~East Bay Times
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Now in its 30th season, Central Works' mission is to enrich the cultural environment of our community through the collaborative development and production of new plays.
"A legacy of total immersion theater" ~George Heymont in The Huffington Post
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Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue
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