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Flag Day

Second Wind

September 5-September 21, 2008

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High atop a corporate office building, two men, one white, one black, seek harmony in their high-pressure world. When their simmering prejudices need venting, they resort to a corporate-approved solution'that lets them speak their minds without fear of reprisal. Meanwhile, in a story inspired by recent real-life tragedy, a young writer imagines the long conversation between a dying white man who lies embedded in a car windshield and the black woman who is trying desperately not to let this distraction ruin her celebration of Flag Day. Flag Day, by Lee Blessing, is an exploration of black-white relations in America through dark comedy, and sometimes surreal and abstract theatrical devices.

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  Tickets: $15-$20

  Info Phone: 415- 508-5614

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  September 5-September 21, 2008

  Times:
  Fri-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2pm

• Venue Info

  Theatre on San Pedro Square

  29 North San Pedro Street Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95110

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  $2 public lot across the street plus free street parking on the weekends and after 6pm on weekdays.

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  • Wheelchair Access

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  • Event Name: Flag Day
    "Provocative theater"
    Review posted by: RC from San Francisco, CA, Sep 20, 2008
    

    A rare opportunity for people in the South Bay to experience a biting racial, political debate in a theatrical setting.

    A rare opportunity for people in the South Bay to experience a biting racial, political debate in a theatrical setting.

  • Event Name: Flag Day
    "Powerful and professional"
    Review posted by: Becky from Sunnyvale, Sep 07, 2008
    

    A powerful, intense evening of top-quality theater. I hope to return on a talk-back night, because I'm still mulling over many of the issues raised in the script, and am curious to hear what other... Expand

    A powerful, intense evening of top-quality theater. I hope to return on a talk-back night, because I'm still mulling over many of the issues raised in the script, and am curious to hear what other people think. Overall, the strongest aspect of this production was that it made me really look at these issues of race from different perspectives. Every character was played with such conviction that I could see through his or her eyes. Collapse

  • Event Name: Flag Day
    "Really funny, but kinda shocking"
    Review posted by: Kira from San Jose, Sep 06, 2008
    

    My boyfriend and I talked about it for at least half an hour, and then again this morning. The second piece really sticks with you.

    My boyfriend and I talked about it for at least half an hour, and then again this morning. The second piece really sticks with you.

  • Event Name: Flag Day
    "Important and Well acted"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Sep 05, 2008
    

    I know as director it's not kosher to neccessarily review a show, but it's worth it for the content of the show alone. The acting is great yes, the space and set are super as well, but this play deals... Expand

    I know as director it's not kosher to neccessarily review a show, but it's worth it for the content of the show alone. The acting is great yes, the space and set are super as well, but this play deals with tough topics of racism is an entertaining, funny way. It's dark comedy at it's finest, and with race in the news more and more in regards to the preseidential election this is a great way to start discussions. You'll laugh, you may gasp, and the language isn't entirely suitable to say in front of your kids or grandmother, but this is edgy stuff that will surely evoke thoughts! Wine and Beer sold in the theatre, and the theatre runs warm so come prepared. Collapse

  • Event Name: Flag Day
    "Few shows are both this thoughtful and this funny"
    Review posted by: Ben from Redwood City, Sep 05, 2008
    

    I saw the preview peformance, and couldn't stop laughing. And then wondered why I was laughing so hard and what it meant. Blessing brings what's under the surface of racism to light with... Expand

    I saw the preview peformance, and couldn't stop laughing. And then wondered why I was laughing so hard and what it meant. Blessing brings what's under the surface of racism to light with gut-wrenching, wickedly funny humor. This doesn't just re-tread tired ideas, it opens them up in whole new ways. Doesn't matter if you are Black, White, Asian, or Latino, you should check this one out. Collapse

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