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Berkeley Rep Announces Cast for Steven Epp’s Adaptation of A Doctor in Spite of Himself

Steven Epp in Figaro
(© Michal Daniel)
Steven Epp in Figaro

(© Michal Daniel)

Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present the premiere production of Steven Epp’s adaption of the Moliere comedy A Doctor in Spite of Himself, which is set to run February 10-March 25. Christopher Bayes, who also worked to adapt the script, will direct the production.

A Doctor in Spite of Himself is the story of a girl feigning illness to avoid her wedding.

The cast will feature Julie Briskman (Jacqueline), Liam Craig (Lucas, Thibaut), Steven Epp (Sganarelle), Renata Friedman (Lucinde, Puppeteer), Allen Gilmore (M. Robert, Géronte), Chivas Michael (Léandre, Old Man), Jacob Ming-Trent (Valère, Cherub), and Justine Williams (Martine, Perrin).

The design team will include Aaron Halva (music), Matt Saunders (scenic design), Kristin Fiebig (costume design), Yi Zhao (lighting design), and Ken Goodwin (sound design).

For more information and tickets to A Doctor in Spite of Himself, click here.