By Matthew Blank
20 Feb 2009

The world premiere of Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) opened Feb. 4 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

According to Berkeley Rep notes, "In the Next Room illuminates the lives of six lonely people seeking relief from a local doctor — but, despite his expertise with a strange new technology, all they really need is intimacy. It's a tender tale that takes place in the twilight of the Victorian age, a comedy lit by unexpected sparks from the approaching era of electricity, equality, science and sexuality."

Staged by Les Waters, the cast features Hannah Cabell as Catherine Givings, Joaquin Torres as Leo Irving, Maria Dizzia as Sabrina Daldry, Paul Niebanck as Dr. Givings, Melle Powers as Elizabeth, Stacy Ross as Annie and John Leonard Thompson as Mr. Daldry.

Here is a look at the production, which runs through March 15:

View the Entire Photo Gallery Maria Dizzia and Hannah Cabell Photo by Kevin Berne

For tickets and futher information visit berkeleyrep.org.