The Lady Matador’s Hotel at Berkeley City Club

Patricia Milton's Comedy THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION Extends at Berkeley City Club

Central Works 2023 Season conclusion, THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION, a new comedy written by the award-winning playwright in residence Patricia Milton, has extended through November 19, 2023. 

Central Works to Present Patricia Milton's Comedy THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION Beginning in October

Central Works 2023 Season concludes with THE ENGINE OF OUR DESTRUCTION, written by the award-winning playwright Patricia Milton  (Oct 14–Nov 12, previews Oct 12 & 13), with this timely comedy in which Artificial Intelligence meets Authentic Misconduct.

THE DIGNITY CIRCLE Premieres at Central Works in June

This summer, June 24–July 23, Central Works launches a new play written by Lauren Smerkanich, THE DIGNITY CIRCLE from the CW Writers Workshop. Angela, a Sacto real estate agent, is the facilitator of 'Empowerment Sessions' for young women.

Central Works Opens Up With Three Premieres By Patricia Milton, Cristina García, and Mildred Inez Lewis

CENTRAL WORKS 2022 Season begins March 19 and runs through November 13, 2022 featuring the world premieres of 3 new plays at the historic  Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Central Works is committed to premiering new works inspired by social issues, contemporary texts, and history.

QUEEN MAIR By Matthew Wells to Premiere at Central Works At Berkeley City Club

The Central Works Celebratory 30th Season continues with Queen Mair by Matthew Wells, a new play inspired by King Lear running May 9a?"Jun 7 at the historic Berkeley City Club. In Matthew Wells' new play Queen Mair it's ninety minutes before the start of the tale that is known as King Lear. The old king's wife, Queen Mair, has asked her three daughters and their nurse to join her in her private bedchamber, to say farewell to the youngest, gentle Cordelia, whose hand is about to be given in marriage. But there are other farewells to be taken, and painful secrets that must be revealed, before young Cordelia will be on her way.

Nicole Parizeau's THE HUMAN OUNCES Opens Saturday at Berkeley City Club

The Central Works 30th Anniversary Season launches with world premiere #66, from the Central Works Writers Workshop. A new play about art and scandal, The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau running Feb 15a?"Mar 15 (Previews Feb. 13 &14). In The Human Ounce by Nicole Parizeau, aspects of cancel culture from across the ages are explored in this new play about art and scandal.  A fine old painting on the gallery wall is holding pride of place in the museum. The painter? An old master in his own right, admired worldwide, historically important, and an inspiration to thousands. And revealed as a monster. What now? The art is not the artist; should it pay for the sins of he who painted it?

Cristina García's Play THE LADY MATADOR'S HOTEL Premieres In October At Central Works

Central Works 2019 Season closes with an exploration into the sensual world of writer Cristina García in The Lady Matador's Hotel running  Oct 12a?"Nov 10 (previews Oct 10 & 11). The play is adapted from García's novel, which was described by the NY Times as possessing a?oe...the energy of an obsessive tango. 

Central Works' ROAN @ THE GATES Extended Through August 25

Central Works 2019 Season's summer production Christina Gorman's political thriller, Roan @ The Gates, has EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 25th (originally scheduled to close August 18). Described at its opening as a?oefast-paced and exhilaratinga??,a?? a a?oeriveting playa?? about the a?oeintricacies of whistle-blowing...a?? and the a?oeillegal and indiscriminate breach of privacy.a??

Christina Gorman's ROAN @ THE GATES Comes to Berkeley City Club

Central Works summer season continues with Christina Gorman's political thriller, Roan @ The Gates, opening July 20 and running through August 18 (previews July 18 & 19). The production is directed by M. Graham Smith, positing in Gorman's words "If our government can access information from your present or your past, they can use it to get you to do what they want. What's being collected and stored is not information, it's leverage."

ROAN @ THE GATES By Playwright Christina Gorman Announced At Berkeley City Club

Central Works summer season continues with Christina Gorman's political thriller, Roan @ The Gates, opening July 20 and running through August 18 (previews July 18 & 19). The production is directed by M. Graham Smith, positing in Gorman's words "If our government can access information from your present or your past, they can use it to get you to do what they want.  What's being collected and stored is not information, it's leverage."