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This event is in the past.It took place on March 1, 2026 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

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How Shakespeare Saved My Life

Downtown Berkeley

Jacob Ming‑Trent fuses Shakespeare with Biggie and Tupac in this autobiographical solo show about finding your voice through language. Poetry, hip‑hop, and the Bard collide in a world premiere that feels like communal ritual more than theater.

Solo performance
Hip-hop meets Shakespeare
Autobiographical theater
Poetry and spoken word

Tips

🎭"hilarious, heartbreaking, and transcendent"
🎤written & performed by Jacob Ming‑Trent
🏛️intimate Peet's Theatre, great sightlines

Berkeley Repertory Theatre

2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

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