Celebrating its 31st season in downtown Reno, Brüka Theatre is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and the acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka, is a non-equity, small professional, not-for-profit theater company and a member of the National Theatre Communications Group. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.
Description
In March of 2026, Dave Anderson, one of the early Bruka Theatre instigators and director of many shows including Richard III, Macbeth, King Lear, co-founder of Laughing Owl Theatre Company, and currently teaching theatre at TMCC, directs Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST. Prospero, an exiled Duke, uses his powers to create a storm on his magical island that shipwrecks his enemies. The play explores themes of colonialism, betrayal, magic, revenge and forgiveness as Prospero orchestrates events to reclaim his dukedom and achieve justice against those who usurped him. Plays March 6 - 21, 2026.
Date & Time
Mar 6 - 21, 2026