Reviews

“son Of A Bush” At The Theatre In Old Town / “a Patriot Act: The Trial Of George W. Bush” At Sledgehammer Theatre

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KPBS AIRDATE:  November 10, 2006 The midterm elections may be over, but the fetid scent of politics still hangs heavy in the air. The perfect antidote? A political night at the theater. Right now, there are two politically-oriented shows in town. Here’s your big opportunity, if you want to get out all your ire and irritation, or vent your frustration, rage or joy. Both Read More →

“curtain Calls” Doubt

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 11/03/06 The great and near-great are steppin’ out; It’s a Crucible for them, no Doubt, That Hedda Gabler and M. Chopin, Are each a Rocky Horror fan. Read More →

“tuesdays With Morrie” At North Coast Repertory Theatre / “life X 3” At Lamb’s Players Theatre

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KPBS AIRDATE:  November 03, 2006 Sometimes in life, you get a second chance, maybe even a third. But do you learn anything from the opportunity? In the case of two popular dramas, the answer seems to be no. In Yazmina Reza’s “Life X 3,” two couples get to play out a disastrous evening three different ways. No one seems the better or Read More →

“the Flight Of The Lawnchair Man” At Sdsu / “seven Guitars” At Black Ensemble /cygnet Theatre At Horace Mann Middle Schools

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KPBS AIRDATE:  October 28, 2006 Structurally, they couldn’t be more different, but thematically they’re very much the same. The historical drama and the fantastical musical both concern self-respect and identity, taking a chance, and being true to yourself. “Seven Guitars” may be classified as a drama, but it plays like an improvisational septet. Music courses through the action, which is set Read More →

“curtain Calls” Tuesdays With Morrie

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 10/27/06 Seven Guitars and a Side Show; An array of guts and glory: The Lawnchair Man and Oliver teamed up with Mitch and Morrie. Read More →

“curtain Calls” Since Africa

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 10/20/06 Consider it an Outsider’s Life X 3: An African, a Golem and a Bug conspiracy. OUT OF AFRICA THE SHOW: Since Read More →