After experiencing a series of losses, Virgil reconnects with a Bronx friend now working as a funeral director, and embarks on an unexpected journey —  one that challenges their sense of identity, memory, and what it means to live with purpose. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Dael Orlandersmith — and inspired by Dante’s Inferno — Spiritus is a stirring solo play about how we live and how we die. Each reading will feature a different celebrated actor taking on the role of Virgil—offering a fresh, unique, and deeply personal interpretation of this moving solo work.

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Spiritus

When Ryan falls for a man he just met, he’s ready for the romance of his dreams. But as their connection grows, he learns that new heights of joy can bring deep insecurities to the surface. Written and performed by Ryan J. Haddad and directed by Danny Sharron, Hold Me in the Water is a playfully provocative and disarmingly vulnerable solo play about the passion and intimacy of first love.

Danny Sharron

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 12 - Apr 18, 2027

Hold Me in the Water · Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Past events

Apr 13, 2026

Spiritus · Vineyard Theatre

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