Ryder Bach, who plays Will, left, and Jason Hite (Mike) during a technical rehearsal for Todd Almond’s “Girlfriend,” having its world premiere at the Berkeley Rep. The musical features songs from the Matthew Sweet album of the same name, and is directed by Les Waters. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Director Les Waters, left, and Todd Almond, who wrote the book for “Girlfriend.” (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Ryder Bach, left, and Jason Hite listen to music director Julie Wolf, right, during a technical rehearsal. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Lead guitarist Shelley Doty during a rehearsal. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Jason Hite, as Mike, during a technical rehearsal for “Girlfriend,” featuring the music of Matthew Sweet. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Jean DuSablon is the bass player in the band, which is in full view during the performance. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Director Les Waters, left, shares a laught with actor Jason Hite. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
Ryder Bach, left, plays Will, and Jason Hite is Mike in “Girlfriend,” the story of gay teens who are just discovering their sexuality. The musical is based on the album of the same name by Matthew Sweet. The musical’s book is by Todd Almond and is directed by Les Waters. (Robert Durell / For The Times)
