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This event is in the past.It took place on January 23, 2026 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

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How Shakespeare Saved My Life

Downtown Berkeley

Jacob Ming-Trent fuses Shakespeare, hip hop, and autobiography into a one-man show that transforms pain into art. Expect rapping, raw storytelling, and audience interaction in this 95-minute journey through language and redemption.

one-man show
autobiographical theater
audience interaction
heavy themes with hope

Tips

🎭"Shakespeare would have loved this" (Pacific Sun)
💡house lights often stay up, expect interaction
⚠strobe, gunshots, heavy topics: check content warnings

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

$25-$147

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