Set in 1920s Mississippi, “Berta, Berta” tells the story of Leroy, a Black man sent to jail for following a White woman down the street to help her–a supposed crime that never existed. Prison changes him and upon getting out, he finds himself to be a true criminal. Before giving himself back up to the police, however, he is determined to make amends with his long-lost girlfriend, Berta. The play highlights themes of doomed love, tragic misunderstandings, a flawed and biased prison system and magical realism.
October 17-27, 2024
Thursday & Friday @ 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday @ 4:00 PM
Lauren and Harold Iselin Studio
251 N Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
Tickets: $27.50 General, $12 Students and $19.50 Military/Veterans and Seniors
Group ticket sales available: Groups of 10-49 people receive a 10% discount, groups of 50+ receive a 20% discount. This discount may not be combined with any other discount of offer. You can find The Rep’s group reservation order form here.
Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her extraordinary commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.