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Trying

TheatreWorks

March 7-April 7, 2007

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Nationally-acclaimed actor Ken Ruta stars in the role of a lifetime: the honorable Francis Biddle, FDR's former attorney general--a blue-blood American icon in his final years. His secretary is fresh-faced Sarah Schorr, a prairie populist from Saskatchewan hired to help with his memoirs. The boss is cantankerous but charismatic, the assistant vulnerable but full of grit. And then the fun begins. Based on the playwright's own real-life experiences, this tour-de-force is a hopeful and humorous tale of friendship amidst lifes most inevitable adventure: growing old.

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  Tickets: $28-$52

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  March 7-April 7, 2007

  Times:
  Tues: 7:30pm
  Wed-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2pm

• Venue Info

  Lucie Stern Community Center

  1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301

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  • Event Name: Trying
    "Trying is one great show!"
    Review posted by: Sue Rizzi from San Jose, CA USA, Apr 04, 2007
    

    Wonderful two person play with lots of heart and amazing acting. Anyone who deals with aging relatives or friends will just love this and relate to it. BRAVO!

    Wonderful two person play with lots of heart and amazing acting. Anyone who deals with aging relatives or friends will just love this and relate to it. BRAVO!

  • Event Name: Trying
    "Excellent Production"
    Review posted by: TheaterBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Mar 31, 2007
    

    There are only 2 people in the cast, but there is no shortage of drama, humor, and wit. Ken Ruta does a superb job of playing the cantankerous aging former attorney general Biddle. Think Henry Fonda... Expand

    There are only 2 people in the cast, but there is no shortage of drama, humor, and wit. Ken Ruta does a superb job of playing the cantankerous aging former attorney general Biddle. Think Henry Fonda in "On Golden Pond", but more surly. Ken's timing and acting (with a solid supporting role from Amanda) well deserved the standing ovation from the audience. The humorous situations and dialog keep me laughing though much of the performance. A definite must see. Unfortunately, it closes 4/1. Collapse

  • Event Name: Trying
    "Outstanding"
    Review posted by: JS from Santa Clara, CA, USA, Mar 23, 2007
    

    It's hard to believe that two people could entertain you so well for over 2 hours, but this production generates a laugh, a smile, or a wistful reaction every minute or two. Ken does an outstanding... Expand

    It's hard to believe that two people could entertain you so well for over 2 hours, but this production generates a laugh, a smile, or a wistful reaction every minute or two. Ken does an outstanding job of portraying a mix of brilliance, senility, and frustration, and Amanda gets your sympathies as she struggles through her incredibly challenging time with him. We're full-season subscribers who find most Theatreworks productions to be superb -- this one is especially good. Highly recommended. Collapse

  • Event Name: Trying
    "A Must See!"
    Review posted by: Caroline from Los Altos, Ca, Mar 15, 2007
    

    Ken Ruta is not to be missed! What a dynamic duo! Received a well deserved standing ovation at the TH Preview night!

    Ken Ruta is not to be missed! What a dynamic duo! Received a well deserved standing ovation at the TH Preview night!

  • Event Name: Trying
    "Don't miss it!"
    Review posted by: Bruce from Cupertino, Mar 14, 2007
    

    This is one of the best, most well-performed shows to come along in years! All in our party thoroughly enjoyed it! Go!

    This is one of the best, most well-performed shows to come along in years! All in our party thoroughly enjoyed it! Go!

  • Event Name: Trying
    "Trying is a triumph"
    Review posted by: Joel from San Jose, CA, Mar 11, 2007
    

    Two extraordinary performances about an inspiring political figure and a moving relationship. this is a must see from a wonderful author.

    Two extraordinary performances about an inspiring political figure and a moving relationship. this is a must see from a wonderful author.

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