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The Shape of Things

Northside Theatre Company

October 5-October 29, 2006

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The ingenuous and surprising story of a young woman artist remaking an awkward young man. The play vividly challenges the fragility of friendship, the illusion of love, and the conflict between art and morality. Set in a contemporary locale, we open with pleasant, dorky museum guard Adam meeting exotic, sensual, ambitious art student Evelyn. He falls for her and they become involved. Evelyn encourages Adam to make some changes in his appearance: his clothes, weight, hairstyle and even more. The story unfolds in a revealing, unexpected resolution amplifying LaBute’s parable on modern love, image and art. For Mature Audiences Only.

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  Tickets: $12-$15

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  Dates:
  October 5-October 29, 2006

  Times:
  Thurs-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 3pm

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  Black Box Theatre

  848 E. William Street San Jose, CA 95116

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  • Event Name: The Shape of Things
    "Most imaginative Structure"
    Review posted by: David from San Jose, Ca., Oct 19, 2006
    

    I really enjoyed this play. The development draws you in with some reluctance and unease. It's a look at manipulation and passivity at its refined best. The trip, however, resolves all doubts and... Expand

    I really enjoyed this play. The development draws you in with some reluctance and unease. It's a look at manipulation and passivity at its refined best. The trip, however, resolves all doubts and dreads with a totally unexpected conclusion. The cast was very professional.Well done. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Shape of Things
    "Solid and Entertaining Piece"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Oct 06, 2006
    

    This show, which opens Northside's 28th season, is a sharp layered piece with modern rhetoric that is both engaging visually and thought provoking. A bit twisted and a tad dark, there certainly are... Expand

    This show, which opens Northside's 28th season, is a sharp layered piece with modern rhetoric that is both engaging visually and thought provoking. A bit twisted and a tad dark, there certainly are laughs throughout the production, but the crafted drama is what really held my interest. 4 very natural actors portray some really great intriguing characters. Art and truth may seem heavy topics that could overburden or easily become trite, but the original arguments and interactions really make this a rewarding experience. Well done! Collapse

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