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Long before Hollywood, Aaron Sorkin’s sizzling legal drama dominated Broadway. Now court is in session at Live Oak Theater in Berkeley as The Royal Underground Theatre Company launches its comeback season with A Few Good Men, directed by Enrico Banson. Inspired by actual events at Guantanamo Bay in 1986, this gripping courtroom thriller follows the death of one U.S. Marine, the trial of two others accused of killing him, and the young military lawyers who uncover a sinister conspiracy inside a system built on loyalty, obedience, and power. Crackling with Sorkin’s signature quickfire dialogue, the play tears into the danger of institutional culture that prizes unquestioning loyalty over moral courage, making it feel less like a period piece and more like a warning. Featuring a formidable company of Bay Area stage veterans and standout performers, A Few Good Men is “enormously entertaining” (New York Daily News) and asks the question audiences already know is coming: Can you handle the truth? Content advisory: mature themes, strong language, references to violence and suicide, hazing, abuse of power, imitation firearms, sudden loud sound effects, and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

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This production has achieved two TBA Highlights!

The Reflection Achievement. The Bay Area is beautifully diverse and so is this production.

The Homegrown Achievement. This production is creating jobs and creative opportunities right here in the Bay Area.

What are TBA Highlights? We're honoring incredible productions across the Bay that are driving the future of theatre forward. The Highlights program uplifts specific shows that have met the important benchmarks required to earn one (or more) of our four achievements: Homegrown Achievement, Going Green Achievement, Reflection Achievement, and Open Doors Achievement. When you see one of these badges you can expect to see theatre produced, rehearsed, and performed according to these values.