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2015/2016 Season

The Little Mermaid - Production Photos

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Ariel (ANDREA DENNISON LAUFER) dreams of a life warm on the sand in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Scuttle (BRIAN WATSON) explains the secrets of the elusive ‘dinglehopper’ to Ariel (ANDREA DENNISON LAUFER) and Flounder (AUBRI NO’EAU KAHALEKULU) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
 

King Triton (MATT DAVIS) is concerned for his rebellious youngest daughter in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.
 

Ursula (JESSICA COKER) and her henchmen Flotsam and Jetsam (VIDA MAE FERNANDEZ and BRIAN CONWAY) plot an undersea takeover in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Prince Eric ( WILLIAM HODGSON *) searches for his true love in Berkeley Playhouse's production of  The Little Mermaid  directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Sebastian (BRANDEN THOMAS) celebrates his ocean friends in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

It’s a party “Under The Sea” in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Sebastion (BRANDEN THOMAS) and Flounder (AUBRI NO’EAU KAHALEKULU) convince Ariel (ANDREA DENNISON LAUFER) that there’s no place better than "Under The Sea" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Welcome to the ocean floor, with Ariel, Sebastion, Flounder (ANDREA DENNISON LAUFER, BRANDEN THOMAS, AUBRI NO’EAU KAHALEKULU), and all their pals in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Princess Ariel (ANDREA DENNISON LAUFER) and Prince Eric (WILLIAM HODGSON*) find each other at last in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater now playing through July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

*Member of Actor’s Equity Association
 

The Little Mermaid - Pre-Production Photos

Ariel (Andrea Dennison Laufer) dives under the sea in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs June 23 – July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Ariel and Flounder (Andrea Dennison Laufer and Aubri No'Eau Kahalekulu) are best buds in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs June 23 – July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Ariel and Flounder (Andrea Dennison Laufer and Aubri No'Eau Kahalekulu) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs June 23 – July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Ariel and Flounder (Andrea Dennison Laufer and Aubri No'Eau Kahalekulu) are ready for adventure  in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Little Mermaid directed by Scottie Woodard, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs June 23 – July 31, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

To Kill a Mockingbird - Production Photos

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Atticus (Steve Rhyne) and young Scout (Dakota Dry) discuss right and wrong in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Scout, Dill and Jem (L-R Dakota Dry, Luka Henrie-Naffaa, Jacob Henrie-Naffaa) find a gift left by a mysterious friend in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Atticus (Steve Rhyne) and Tom Robinson (Branden Thomas) wait for trouble outside of Tom's cell in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Bob Ewell (Danny Cozart) gets put in check by Judge John Taylor (Jeff Larson) as Mayella Ewell (Amanda Leigh) and Mrs. Dubose (Anne Kendrick) look on in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Atticus (Steve Rhyne) awaits the jury's verdict along with the tired crowd on the balcony [L-R: Dill (Leo Long), Scout (Charlotte Ying-Levy), Jem (Campbell Ives Zeigler), Calpurnia (Miia Ashley)] in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Dill, Calpurnia, and Reverend Sykes (L-R Leo Long, Miia Ashley, Phillip Percey Williams) rise as the verdict comes in on Tom Robinson's case in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Jean Louise Finch (Laurie Strawn) reminisces on an infamous Maycomb summer in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Scout (Charlotte Ying Levy) walks her new friend, Boo Radley (David Bogdonoff), home in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird directed by Daren A.C. Carollo performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

To Kill a Mockingbird - Pre-Production Photos

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Atticus and Scout Finch (Steve Rhyne and Charlotte Ying Levy) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of  To Kill A Mockingbird  directed by Daren A.C. Carolloa, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs April 28 – May 22, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Atticus and Scout Finch (Steve Rhyne and Dakota Dry) in  Berkeley  Playhouse's production of  To Kill A Mockingbird  directed by Daren A.C. Carolloa, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs April 28 – May 22, 2016.  Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Atticus Finch (Steve Rhyne) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of  To Kill A Mockingbird  directed by Daren A.C. Carolloa, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs April 28 – May 22, 2016.  Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The Addams Family - Production Photos

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Gomez Addams (Alex Rodriguez) and the rest of the family [L-R Grandma (Sandi Weldon), Lurch (David Murphy), Pugsley (Ezra Gaskin, alternating with Jonah Rotenberg), Morticia (Taylor Bartolucci), Wednesday (Chelsea Holifield), and Uncle Fester (Nick Quintell)], welcome the audience to their creepy, kooky adventure in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family. Directed by Kimberly Dooley, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The ancestors rise from in the grave in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Wednesday Addams (Chelsea Holifield) taunts little brother Pugsley Addams (Ezra Gaskin, alternating with Jonah Rotenberg) in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Morticia Addams (Taylor Bartolucci) brings her macabre brand of sass to Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Grandma (Sandi Weldon) gives “Full Disclosure” at a family dinner in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Gomez Addams (Alex Rodriguez) comes to terms with his daughter Wednesday (Chelsea Holifield) growing up in Addams in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Wednesday Addams (Chelsea Holifield) and Lucas Beineke (Samuel Leeper) share a forbidden romance in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Mal and Alice Beineke (Brian Watson and Tielle Baker) rekindle their love with some help from the Addams in Berkeley Playhouse’s production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, now – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The Addams Family - Pre-Production Photos

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The iconic Addams family is back in brand new story, with Wednesday Addams all grown up.  Pictured from L-R: Nick Quintell as Uncle Fester, Chelsea Holifield as Wednesday Addams, David Murphy as Lurch, Alex Rodriguez as Gomez Addams, Taylor Bartolucci as Morticia Addams, Jonah Rotenberg as Pugsley Addams, and Sandi Weldon as Grandma. Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater runs March 24 – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The delightfully macabre Addams family is back with a whole new story. Pictured from L-R: Nick Quintell as Uncle Fester, Chelsea Holifield as Wednesday Addams, Taylor Bartolucci as Gomez Addams, David Murphy as Lurch, Ezra Gaskin as Pugsley Addams, and Sandi Weldon as Grandma. Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater runs March 24 – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Family comes first for Morticia and Gomez Addams (Taylor Bartolucci and Alex Rodriguez). Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Addams Family directed by Kimberly Dooley, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, runs March 24 – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The Thing makes an appearance for a spooky family reunion you won’t want to miss in Berkeley Playhouse's production of The Addams Family. Directed by Kimberly Dooley, performed at the Julia Morgan Theater March 24 – April 17, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Bridges: A New Musical - Production Photos

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Grandma (Amanda King) and son, Reverend Robert Henderson (Nicholas Bearde) discuss family conflicts in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Franki (Nandi Drayton) struggles to accept who she is in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The audience is transported to 1965 as Reverend Dixon (Anthony Rollins-Mullens) delivers a powerful message of equality in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Inquisitive Eddie (Caleb Meyers) asks his mother, Denise Henderson (Dana Lewenthal), what it means to be bi-racial in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Grandma (Amanda King) shares the powerful history of Selma with her grandson, Eddie (Caleb Meyers), during “March with the Aid of the Lord” in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Francine Williams (Janelle Lasalle) and Bobby Cohen (Joshua Marx. AEA) share their first dance in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Franki (Nandi Drayton) and Jasmine (Kaylamay Suarez) explore their budding young romance in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Denise Henderson (Dana Lewenthal) and her husband, Reverend Robert Henderson (Nicholas Bearde), discuss her role in her children’s lives in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Francine Williams (Janelle Lasalle), Bobby Cohen (Joshua Marx, AEA) and cast “March with the Aid of the Lord” in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

A fearful Francine Williams (Janelle Lasalle) marches for freedom on Bloody Sunday in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production of Bridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Reverend Robert Henderson (Nicholas Bearde) breaks down as he discovers new truths about his family and identity in Berkeley Playhouse's production ofBridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Franki (Nandi Drayton), Jasmine (Kaylamay Suarez) and the cast proclaim “This I Will Overcome” in Berkeley Playhouse's World Premiere production ofBridges: A New Musical directed by Karen Altree Piemme, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, Now – March 6, 2016. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Peter Pan - Production photos

Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia) sings a “Distant Melody” with Wendy Darling (Rachel Sue) in the Lost Boy lair as the Warriors stand watch in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Captain Hook (Tom Reardon) makes a nefarious decision to thwart Peter Pan in “Hooks Tango” with his bumbling pirate crew (L-R: Ryan Meulpolder, Vida Mae Fernandez, Branden Thomas, Billy Raphael, Marianna Wolff) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

“I’m Flying,” brags Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia) in the longest flight sequence in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Captain Hook (Tom Reardon) laments his lost hand and the crocodile that continues to pursue him, with his loyal bo’sun, Smee (Billy Raphael), as they search Neverland for Peter Pan and the Lost Boys in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia) rejoices with his Lost Boys (Lower L-R: Kalamay Suarez, Luka-Henrie-Naffaa as Michael Darling, and Dominic Dagdagan. Upper R-L: Carina Lastimose Salazar, Jacob Kwong, Loren Breidenbach, and Jacob Henrie-Naffaa as John Darling) in Neverland as they declare “I Won’t Grow Up” in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

After being saved from the Pirates by Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia), Tiger Lilly (Anya Absten) celebrates their new friendship in “Ugg-a-Wugg” in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Leading her fellow Warriors in a celebration dance, Tiger Lilly (Anya Absten) solidifies her new friendship with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys in “Ugg-a-Wugg” in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia) swears that he will once and for all defeat the Pirates and save the Darling children and Lost Boys from Captain Hook in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo, performing at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Peter Pan - Pre-Production photos

Captain Hook (bottom: Tom Reardon) searches for Peter Pan (top: Amanda Sylvia) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

 

Peter Pan (Amanda Sylvia) has got to crow in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Peter Pan directed by Daren A.C. Carollo. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, October 29 – December 6, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Avenue Q - Production photos

Princeton (Kevin Singer) begins his search for his "Purpose" on Ave. Q in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Kate Monster (Andrea Dennison-Laufer) is contemplating her lesson plan for her kindergartners in "The Internet is for Porn" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Trekkie Monster (Brandon Thomas with additional handling by Hayley Nystrom) keeps interuptting Kate Monster's lesson plans to talk about how "The Internet is for Porn" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Former childstar Gary Coleman (Isaiah Boyd) knows all about "Schadenfreude" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Rod (Lower Puppet: Kevin Singer) believes "Fantasies Come True" when straight roommate Nicky (Top Puppet: Brandon Thomas with additional handling by Hayley Nystrom) admits he is in love with the closeted Rod, in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

The neighbors convince Princeton (L-R: Catherine Gloria, Brian Watson, Brandon Thomas, Kevin Singer, Isaiah Boyd, Hayley Nystrom) "There is Life Outside Your Apartment" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

 The Bad Idea Bears (Top L-R: Brandon Thomas and Hayley Nystrom) buy a round of Long Island Ice Teas for Kate Monster and Princeton (Lower R-L: Andrea Dennison-Laufer and Kevin Singer) in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Kate Monster is sloshed (Andrea Dennison-Laufer) after too many Long Island Ice Teas, as Princeton (Kevin Singer) contemplates his next move in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Avenue Q - Pre-Production photos

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Christmas Eve (L. Catherine Gloria) explains that love can hurt to Kate Monster (R. Andrea Dennison-Laufer) in "The More You Ruv Somone" in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

Princeton (Kevin Singer) and Kate Monster (R. Andrea Dennison-Laufer) get a little amorous in "You Can Be As Loud as The Hell You Want (When You're Making Love)"  in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

 

Pictured (L.to R.) Catherine Gloria as Christmas Eve, Andrea Dennison-Laufer as Kate Monster, and Kevin Singer as Princeton. Puppets and humans collide in Berkeley Playhouse's production of Avenue Q directed by Danny Cozart. Performed at the Julia Morgan Theater, September 17 – October 11, 2015. Photo by Ben Krantz Studio.

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