Pool of Unknown Wonders: Undertow of the Soul
By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Michael Socrates Moran
October 14–17, 2021
Zellerbach Playhouse
"However many begin, that many must arrive."
In an unfamiliar world, six unexpected companions find themselves on a common journey, facing unforeseen tests to achieve an unknown goal.
Inspired by Hermann Hesse's Journey to the East, Philip Kan Gotanda's surreal new drama plumbs the depths of the human quest for meaning in a fresh, urgent parable on wholeness, identity, and belonging.
Content Advisories
Pool of Unknown Wonders contains sensitive content, including strong language, references to traumatic events, and depictions of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
This production also includes a simulated gunshot sound and other loud noises. It may include simulated fog and brief moments of flashing lights.
Please see below for a list of specific content advisories. If you have any questions about the play's content, please email tdpsboxoffice@berkeley.edu
View specific content advisories
Pool of Unknown Wonders contains the following mature content:
- Simulated depictions of violence
- References to:
- animal abuse
- death and dying
- internment camps
- miscarriage / infant mortality
- sex
- sexual abuse of a child
- suicide
- violence and war
- Strong/graphic language, including:
- a misogynistic slur
- ethnic slurs
- vulgarity
Audience Resources
We are equally committed to presenting challenging work and taking care of our audience members. Given the sensitive nature of the content presented in Pool of Unknown Wonders, we will be sharing resources below related to mental health services, trauma informed care, violence prevention, and social justice.
Mental Health & Crisis Services
On Campus Resources
Employee Assistance for Faculty/Staff
Student Mental Health Services
Off Campus Resources
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Alameda County Trauma Informed Care
Sexual Abuse
On Campus Resources
Off Campus Resource
Violence Against Women
On Campus Resources
Off Campus Resources
Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Gun Violence
On Campus Resource
Off Campus Resource
Racial Harm
On Campus Resource
Reporting Hate Crimes and Hate-Motivated Acts
Off Campus Resources
Mental Health America Resource List
Education & Action
Black Women Birthing Justice (Bay Area)