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posted by Karen McKevitt on Wed, Sep 7, 2011
in Our shows

Today Berkeley Rep’s staff is putting the final touches on opening-night festivities for Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup – including installing a glamorous life-size cut-out of Rita herself in the lobby, ready to pose with you for a photo. Check out our Facebook page for info on the pretty snazzy photo contest.

A brand-new photo from dress rehearsal! Rita Moreno with Salvatore Vassallo and Ray Garcia. Photo by Kevin Berne

So, we thought we should dress up our blog with the fabulous press Rita’s been receiving so far. The archival photos alone make these pages worth checking out…

Rita’s spitfire personality really sparkles in the Bay Area Reporter’s insightful and honest feature written by Richard Dodds. Sound bite (in reference to not playing stereotypical ethnic roles): “At least I wasn’t saying, ‘Why you no love me no more?’”

The Examiner just joined us a production sponsor and, in addition to this article, their “street hawkers” will be handing out free papers on Monday, September 12 while decked out in Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup show art. Who knows, maybe we’ll also have a special offer in those papers? (Not promising anything yet. Stay tuned.)

KQED’s Spencer Michels offers up this terrific article featuring great quotes by both Rita and Tony Taccone. Plus, this page also features video and rare archival photos.

Rounding out the pre-opening night press is this fun interview on Theatermania, a feature plus a Q&A on AARP Viva (also available in Spanish), and this feature in Diablo magazine.

And, did you know that we’re offering a free download of a Rita Moreno song to all ticketholders? (All ticketholders who join our email list, that is.) So, check out more info about the show, see a performance calendar, and reserve your seats now!