THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

by Federico García Lorca
adaptation by Chay Yew
directed by Michael Socrates Moran

Following the death of her second husband, Bernarda Alba imposes an eight-year mourning period on her household—and all five of her daughters.

Under the matriarch’s iron grip, freedom is a hunger: a pulse beneath floorboards, a body straining against lace and grief.

Featuring OTP Co-Artistic Director Lisa Ramirez in the title role, Chay Yew’s new adaptation of Federico García Lorca’s tragedy merges dance and drama to make visible what repression tries to crush: desire, rebellion, and the human right to self-determination. In a house sealed against the world, freedom claws at the walls — until something breaks.

Content Notes: This production contains strong language and themes of religious oppression, sex, gun violence and death by suicide. If you have additional questions, please email boxoffice@oaklandtheaterproject.org

PERFORMANCES

MAY 22 – JUNE 7

Previews
Friday, May 22
Saturday, May 23

Opening
Sunday, May 24

Performances
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun through June 7

Run Time: 90 minutes (no intermission)

PRIORITY TICKET
(Reserved seating)
$70

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
(Seating assigned upon arrival)
$40

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN TICKET
(Or any amount at the door — contact box office for availability)
$10 / $20

*Ticketing fee displayed at the ticket website
**Online ticket sales close 1 hour before each performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door — subject to availability.

Questions? Contact the Box Office at 510.646.1126 or boxoffice@oaklandtheaterproject.org

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“Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca remains one of the most thrilling artists of the 20th century... Lisa Ramirez, a terrific actor and co-artistic director of the company, takes on the title role, directed by Michael Socrates Moran.”
– David John Chávez, KQED