As an incubator for groundbreaking new works, Berkeley Rep is proud to present the world premiere of Mother of Exiles. Playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych expertly blends historical drama with supernatural encounters to create a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. The cast completes the sentence: Mother of Exiles is ________, giving audiences a taste of the epic odyssey to come. You won’t want to miss this world premiere. Mother of Exiles WORLD PREMIERE by Jessica Huang Directed by Jaki Bradley 🗓️ Nov 14–Dec 21 | Peet’s Theatre 🎟️ Link in Bio #worldpremiere #motherofexiles #talktotheB #meetthecast #berkeleyrep
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Developing a world premiere is no small feat! Take a sneak peek into rehearsals for MOTHER OF EXILES. MOTHER OF EXILES follows a single family’s century-and-a-half odyssey, tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Starting at Angel Island, playwright Jessica Huang’s multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performed in Cantonese, Spanish, and English, nine powerhouse actors bring 20 characters to life across three eras. Developed through Berkeley Rep’s The Ground Floor: Summer Residency Lab — don’t miss one of our most anticipated world premieres at the Peet’s Theatre! Read on to see who’s who in the rehearsal room: 1. Michele Selene Ang 2. L to R: Director Jaki Bradley, Monica Orozco, and David Mason 3. L to R: Ricardo Vásquez and Monica Orozco 4. Director Jaki Bradley 5. L to R: Camila Moreno and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 6. Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll 7. L to R: Playwright Jessica Huang and Director Jaki Bradley PC: David Boyll 8. L to R: Emma Kikue and Ricardo Vásquez PC: David Boyll #bts #disoveredinberkeley #berkeleyrep #motherofexiles
Literally: 🚬😎🚬 / from this summer in WHAT YOU ARE TO ME
Literally: 🚬😎🚬 / from this summer in WHAT YOU ARE TO ME
Second week of rehearsals for MOE! We got to visit @angelislandstatepark / @angelislandconservancy (where Act 1 takes place) and read through the play. So special. Also – shout out to casting directors Stephanie Yankwitt / @tbdcastingco Karina Fox at BRT for bringing us together 🌸
Second week of rehearsals for MOE! We got to visit @angelislandstatepark / @angelislandconservancy (where Act 1 takes place) and read through the play. So special. Also – shout out to casting directors Stephanie Yankwitt / @tbdcastingco Karina Fox at BRT for bringing us together 🌸
Second week of rehearsals for MOE! We got to visit @angelislandstatepark / @angelislandconservancy (where Act 1 takes place) and read through the play. So special. Also – shout out to casting directors Stephanie Yankwitt / @tbdcastingco Karina Fox at BRT for bringing us together 🌸
Second week of rehearsals for MOE! We got to visit @angelislandstatepark / @angelislandconservancy (where Act 1 takes place) and read through the play. So special. Also – shout out to casting directors Stephanie Yankwitt / @tbdcastingco Karina Fox at BRT for bringing us together 🌸
Second week of rehearsals for MOE! We got to visit @angelislandstatepark / @angelislandconservancy (where Act 1 takes place) and read through the play. So special. Also – shout out to casting directors Stephanie Yankwitt / @tbdcastingco Karina Fox at BRT for bringing us together 🌸
Today we had our first rehearsal for MOTHER OF EXILES by Jessica Huang 🥹 never been this nervous for a first day – but I realize it’s more like a hunger, a sustained anticipation. Countless workshops. For five years. Starts and stops. All led to our world premiere this November at @berkeleyrep! Dream come true. Come celebrate with us. ❤️ (you know where the link is!)