Recent Works

A woman with dark, curly hair stands on stage with a concerned expression, wearing a beige overcoat and holding a patterned scarf. Several people stand in the background, and a screen with text and bright lights are visible.

Photography by Ben Krantz

Bridges: A New Musical

Book cover with the title 'Becoming a Robin Hood' and an arrow hitting the letter 'i' in 'Robin'

Becoming Robinhood

Photography by Ben Krantz

In 1965, a young woman boldly joined a march to fight for her civil rights. Decades later, another young woman faces her own battle for equality. As their stories collide across time and distance, each must come to terms with who she is in the context of a changing and complicated world. Full of soulful melodies, Bridges: A New Musical is an empowering story that explores our country’s past and present – how far we’ve come, how far we have to go, and the bridges we must cross to get there.

Director KAREN ALTREE PIEMME | Music Director DAVID AARON BROWN | Lyrics & Book CHERYL L. DAVIS | Composer DOUGLAS J. COHEN

Based on an original concept by ELIZABETH MCKOY

A joyous and inventive new musical that reimagines the legendary outlaw’s origin, Becoming Robin Hood premiered at Berkeley Playhouse as part of their 2022–23 season. This fresh take on the classic tale invites audiences into Sherwood Forest, where a group of unlikely characters — once hopeless citizens of Nottingham — step into the shoes of a daring hero determined to challenge injustice and redistribute wealth. With heart, humor, and a spirited sense of adventure, the show explores what it really means to be a hero, the strength of friendship, and the power of standing up for what’s right.