"Beginning on Jan. 23, award-winning performer Ming-Trent takes to the stage in his profound semi-autobiographical solo show. Under the direction of Tony Taccone, Berkeley Rep's former artistic director, Ming-Trent lays bare the tribulations of his youth as a gifted performer who was initially rejected as unfit for the stage. Drawing poetic inspiration in equal measure from the Bard as from hip-hop virtuosos Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur, Ming-Trent transforms his music-filled memoir of deliverance into a communal ritual of salvation."
"Ming-Trent jumpstarted his career in the Bay Area as the youngest artist ever admitted to American Conservatory Theater's MFA acting program. He has since played prominent roles in several off-Broadway Shakespearean revivals, including as Sir John Falstaff in Merry Wives and Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. He has also appeared in multiple Broadway productions, including Gypsy, Shrek the Musical and Hands on a Hard Body."
Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents two productions early in the year: the world premiere of Jacob Ming-Trent's How Shakespeare Saved My Life (Jan. 23–March 1) and a reimagined revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons (Feb. 20–March 29). How Shakespeare Saved My Life is a semi-autobiographical, music-filled solo show directed by Tony Taccone in Peet's Theatre, blending Shakespearean verse and hip-hop influences from Biggie Smalls and Tupac to transform personal struggle into communal ritual. Ming-Trent's career includes an MFA from American Conservatory Theater, notable Shakespearean roles and Broadway credits. David Mendizabal directs the Roda Theatre revival. Tickets available through Berkeley Rep.
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