Alchemist, The

The superb array of dupes, con-men and voluptuaries who scheme their way through the play are the real deal?the underdogs of the Elizabethan underworld, living on the edge of an unbelievably steeply raked society. Legendary playwright Ben Jonson immortalized them in this classic, hilarious play, their foolishness and weird courage, their wit and sometimes plain dumb luck. The Berkeley Rep production team that brought Jonson’s VOLPONE to life a few seasons back returns!