How Berkeley Rep turned classic ‘Thing About Jellyfish’ into stage show Ali Benjamin’s acclaimed kids book about a girl processing a tragedy gets a new stage adaptation meant to resonate with theatergoers of all ages.

My 7th grade daughter cackled at the sentiments about middle school difficulties in #TheThingAboutJellyfish at #BerkeleyRep. For the @mercurynews.com, I spoke with writer Keith Bunin and director Tyne Rafaeli about the enjoyable and poignant world premiere. Thru 3/9. #hellatheatre shorturl.at/KA0uy

Watching a play about a 7th grader with an actual 7th grader. Seated for #TheThingAboutJellyfish at #BerkeleyRep #hellatheatre #worldpremiere