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Actors Ensemble Presents

Our Cymbeline Video

Performed at the

John Hinkel Park

Amphitheater

Actors Ensemble Presents Our Cymbeline Video
Performed at the John Hinkel Park Amphitheater

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, opens July 3rd, 2026


Actors Ensemble's first production of our 2026 Summer Season in the beautiful John Hinkel Park is ALICE IN WONDERLAND, adapted by Brainerd Duffield from the book by Lewis Carroll and directed by Michael Sally.  Free-of-charge, reservations encouraged (especially for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility) but not necessary.  Presented Saturdays/Sundays & holidays beginning Friday, July 3rd through Sunday July 19th, 2026, all at 4 p.m.  | Tickets |

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Repossessed, Opens July 31st, 2026

Repossessed by Greg Lam (a Bay Area Playwright), directed by Gabriel A. Ross. The story revolves around a couple that have utilized an advanced technology ("LIFE ENHANCED") to implant skills, knowledge, and memories into their brains. However, they also chose to forego the knowledge that they had done this. So, to them, their memories and knowledge seem genuine.

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Announcing the cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, opens August 22nd, 2026

Actors Ensemble is pleased to announce the cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, by William Shakespeare, directed by Michael R. Cohen assisted by Ben Prusiner.  Opens Saturday, August 22nd 2026 and continues on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. through and including Labor Day Monday, September 7th, free-of-charge.  Make your plans now!

We are all looking forward to bringing this production to life together with an audience in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheater.  Join us!

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Announcing the cast of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, opens July 3rd, 2026

Actors Ensemble is pleased to announce the cast of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, by Duffield from the book by Lewis Carroll, directed by Michael Sally.  Opens Friday, July 3rd 2026 and continues on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. through July 19th, free-of-charge.  Make your plans now!

We are so excited, and we are all looking forward to bringing this production to life together with an audience in the beautiful John Hinkel Park Amphitheater.  Join us!

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Actors Ensemble 2026 Season in John Hinkel Park

Actors Ensemble is proud to announce our 2026 Season in John Hinkel Park, an inventive Alice in Wonderland, by Duffield, from the book by Lewis Carroll, directed by Michael Sally, and the evergreen A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Shakespeare, directed by Michael R. Cohen. 

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Thank You

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley is delighted to acknowledge the Berkeley Civic Arts Program and Civic Arts Commission's support in the form of a grant of $8,000.00 awarded in 2017. Also, a thank you to Theatre Bay Area for a grant of $2,500.00.

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Actors Ensemble of Berkeley - P.O. Box 663 - Berkeley - California - 94701 ¦ Our Answering Service: (510) 649-5999 ¦

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