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MISANTHROPE

written and directed by Gary Graves

A Central Works Method Play

developed in collaboration with Darren Bridgett, Deborah Fink, Roberto Robinson

May 23 – June 21

“It’s a tight little show, without a minute’s letdown—excellent entertainment”
Ken Bullock, Berkeley Daily Planet

“…the pleasure in Misanthrope is watching all those delicious moments when the characters get caught in a lie.”
Rachel Swan, East Bay Express

Central Works is bringing back its 2002 hit comedy about a man who hates the world!  Is there ever a good reason to lie?  Is honesty always the best policy?  Even in affairs of the heart?  Alan Moore is a misanthrope--one who hates mankind or possesses a pessimistic distrust of human nature.  Everywhere in society, Alan finds nothing but falseness and hypocrisy.  “If it were up to me,” he declares, “we would all speak from the heart, or say nothing at all.” But when it comes to his best friend, Phil, and Celia, the woman he loves, absolute honesty may be too much for Alan to bear.

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• Map to the Berkeley City Club
• Read Moliere's Original Play
• Read the Central Works script: Misanthrope
• About the 2002 Production

“…all together a tight and incisive new play from old roots"
Jack Tucker, West County Times

“…a thoroughly modern retelling of Moliere's biting farce…This Misanthrope may hate all humanity, but audiences will appreciate its humor, excellent acting, and evocative surroundings."
Lisa Drostova, East Bay Express

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 5pm
pay-what-you-can preview on Friday, May 22

Tickets:  $25 – $14 sliding scale (at the door) $21 online
Call 510 558 1381 for information and reservations or
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