Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience
Mixing words, music, and movement, POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE is an intimate portrait of the legendary poet, activist, and teacher known for her fierce commitment to justice and self-determination for all people. Performed by six actors from the Fountain Theatre, Los Angeles production and Jordan’s collaborator and partner, composer/pianist Adrienne Torf, the show features Jordan’s poetry, interviews, and other writing, along with her work set to music by Torf, John Adams, and Bernice Johnson Reagon. POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE: THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE was honored with the Theater Washington Helen Hayes Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play in 2023. This performance will be the only one outside of Los Angeles this year. *Premium tickets include admission to a postshow reception with the cast and sponsors.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
BAR | Bay Area Registry is not responsible for the accuracy of information/content posted. Be sure to confirm all information by referring to the original source (event organizer) or performer websites.
