TONY TACCONE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF
IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD WOLINSKY
Tony Taccone is in his 11th year as artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where he has staged more than 35 shows, including the world premieres of The Convict’s Return, Culture Clash in AmeriCCa, The First 100 Years, Geni(us), Ravenshead, Virgin Molly and Zorro in Hell. He commissioned Tony Kushner’s renowned Angels in America, co-directed its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum and has collaborated with Kushner on six projects. Mr. Taccone recently made his Broadway debut with Bridge & Tunnel, which was universally lauded by the critics and won a Tony Award for its star, Sarah Jones. He served for six years as Artistic Director San Francisco’s Eureka Theatre before coming to Berkeley Rep.
Founded in 1968, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has established itself as one of this country’s top-ranking professional resident theatre companies, known for its consistently high-quality productions. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, its national reputation draws theatre artists from around the country to work on a variety of productions from September through July.
Part One, Aired March 21, 2008. Tony discusses the history of
Berkeley Rep and of Bay Area Theatre along with the story behind
Carrie Fisher's one-woman show, "Wishful Drinking" and "Tragedy
A Tragedy" by Will Eno.
Part Two, Aired April 4, 2008. Tony discusses his work with play-
wright Tony Kushner, including the origins of "Angels in America"
along with the 2008-2009 season at Berkeley Rep.
Both programs heard on
Open Book, KPFA-FM, Pacifica Radio Berkeley
Fridays 3 pm
