Reviews

A Rich, Dark Comedy Comes to Escondido: “Becky Shaw” at Patio Playhouse

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PAT LAUNER TIMES OF SAN DIEGO 6/22/15 Becky Shaw isn’t the lead character in the dark comedy that bears her name. But she may be the most enigmatic. Is she just a loser, an awkward, often inappropriate, sadsack single woman who’s seen more than her share of misery? Or is she a grasper (like Becky Sharp, the Thackeray character from “Vanity Fair” who inspired her), a con artist and consummate manipulator? Even the ambiguous final moment doesn’t provide Read More →

“curtain Calls” We’re Number One!!– And We’re Gorgeous! (now Just Try To Drive Or Park Anywhere!!)

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By Pat Launer 7/15/03 This week had plenty of theater to choose: From Moonlight and Starlight, the Blitz and the Muse. From yarmulkes to blue suede shoes, Rock 'n' rollers to wandering Jews. And a lot about love, sprinkled with laughter In two at the Fritz and "Before/After." Read More →

“curtain Calls” The Return Of Madame Guillotine

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By Pat Launer 09/10/03 They seek him here; they seek him there. They're thoroughly in the dark. But don't you know The Pimpernel is right in Balboa Park! Now the Beehive comes down, Billie's back, and the Graduate is here And a tragic Greek Vox is coming through, loud Read More →

“curtain Calls” Literary License

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 11/04/03 In the theater this week, there's a sumptuous spread: Shows to be seen, 'Great Books' to be read And two with slightly different slants: 'But Can He Dance?' and Boy! Can they dance! Don't think you have to be Read More →

“curtain Calls” A Taste Of PattÉ

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 01/14/04 It’s been a great week; what can I say? I LOVE serving up that bit of Patté! The event was fantastic; if you couldn’t be there It’ll be on TV – and there’s plenty to see there. But if camp is more your cup Read More →

“curtain Calls” Pick A Pair Of Pinters

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By Pat Launer www.sdtheatrescene.com 03/10/04 Not too much theater this week (as if!) From 'Butterfly' to 'Lucky Stiff' And Pinter's back, with brilliant flashes, Turning his 'Lover' into 'Ashes.' If ever there was someone born to do Pinter, it's Ron Choularton. I've seen him do several Read More →