TONY TACCONE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF
IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD WOLINSKY
Tony Taccone is in his 12th 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.
2008 Interview, Part One. 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. Aired March 21, 2008.
2011 Interview. Tony returns to KPFA to discuss current and upcoming productions, including the just-announced 2011-2012 season, plus some future possibilities for Berkeley Rep, and finishes with a strong argument in favor of government funding of the arts in America. (40 min).
Ghost Light. Tony discusses his play, Ghost Light, developed with director Jonathan Moscone and playing at Berkeley Rep through February 19, 2012. Tony also talks about how to be an usher, as well as other Berkeley Rep information. (36 min).
