Cal Performances
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The origins of Cal Performances date from 1906, when stage actress [[Sarah Bernhardt]] appeared at the William Randolph [[Hearst Greek Theatre]] to help rebuild public morale after the devastating [[1906 San Francisco earthquake|San Francisco earthquake]] and fire in April of that year. |
The origins of Cal Performances date from 1906, when stage actress [[Sarah Bernhardt]] appeared at the William Randolph [[Hearst Greek Theatre]] to help rebuild public morale after the devastating [[1906 San Francisco earthquake|San Francisco earthquake]] and fire in April of that year. |
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Cal Performances presents |
Cal Performances presents approximately 80 performances annually in five primary venues—[[Zellerbach Hall]], Zellerbach Playhouse, Hertz Hall, and the Greek Theatre on the UC Berkeley campus, and [[First Church of Berkeley]]—and in site-specific locations and other spaces. The performances range among Modern and Classical Dance, Theater, Instrumental and Vocal Recital, Early Music, Opera, Chamber Music, Jazz, New Music, World Music, Dance & Theater, and a speaking series. Cal Performances serves some 150,000 patrons annually through performances and arts education, residency and community programs. The organization also operates a robust venue rental program in multiple spaces as a service to the University and other clients.{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://live-cal-performances.pantheonsite.io/about/history/|access-date=2020-09-16|website=Cal Performances|language=en-US}} |
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== Mission statement == |
== Mission statement == |
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Cal Performances at the University of California, Berkeley unites exceptional artists, ideas, and audiences through live performance to enlighten and enrich lives.{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://live-cal-performances.pantheonsite.io/about/|access-date=2020-09-16|website=Cal Performances|language=en-US}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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