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Humble Boy

Dragon Productions Theatre Company

January 12-February 3, 2007

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Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play2001 a modern-day Shakespeare-esc dramatic-comedy about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of beekeeping

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  Tickets: $10-$21.50

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  Dates:
  January 12-February 3, 2007

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

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  Dragon Theatre

  535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

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  Free street after 3pm and nearby lot parking available. Parking garage is three doors down.

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  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "So happy that I got in to see this play, what an experience!"
    Review posted by: theater fan San Jose from San Jose, Feb 02, 2007
    

    I heard so many great things about this play and the acting, that I called in sick to go and see the show. Don't tell my boss, please. It was well worth the risk! I laughed, I cried, I felt like I was... Expand

    I heard so many great things about this play and the acting, that I called in sick to go and see the show. Don't tell my boss, please. It was well worth the risk! I laughed, I cried, I felt like I was taken on a journey and eavesdropping on the world of the Humble/Pie's. I was so impressed by the acting, the actors worked so well together like a well oiled machine. Thank you Dragon for bringing great theater to Palo Alto. I go and see plays in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose all of the time and this play ranks right up there with the big ACT and Rep productions. In fact, I liked this one better than most of the plays that I have seen lately and I didn't have to fight for a parking space. You put together a great show with a great cast, I hope to see them again, soon. Bravo Dragon! Thank you! Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Humble Boy"
    Comment posted by: Shirley from Palo Alto, Jan 29, 2007
    

    I enjoyed the production but have one negative comment. I felt that the age of the actors didn't always match the age of the characters they were playing. This is not to cast aspersions at the... Expand

    I enjoyed the production but have one negative comment. I felt that the age of the actors didn't always match the age of the characters they were playing. This is not to cast aspersions at the level of acting, just that the age of the characters and the age of the actual actors were not always in agreement. Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "A very rich experience"
    Review posted by: Theatergoer from Sunnyvale, CA, Jan 28, 2007
    

    What a lot packed into such a small theater. Consummate acting and an unusual script that blends comedy with tragedy with the overanalysis we all fall into. The script was sometimes clunky, but... Expand

    What a lot packed into such a small theater. Consummate acting and an unusual script that blends comedy with tragedy with the overanalysis we all fall into. The script was sometimes clunky, but overall earnest. The cast melded beautifully as an ensemble -- I could have watched the hilarious lunch-party scene over and over. Lovely set design as well. Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Don't Miss This!"
    Review posted by: Austin Marx from Santa Clara, CA, Jan 26, 2007
    

    Fabulous show! Witty, clever, a superb gem with extraordinary acting. A must see - before it closes! Small theatre intimacy. I saw it twice!! Reminds me of Neil Simon, but with extraordinary twists.... Expand

    Fabulous show! Witty, clever, a superb gem with extraordinary acting. A must see - before it closes! Small theatre intimacy. I saw it twice!! Reminds me of Neil Simon, but with extraordinary twists. You'll love it! Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Excellent Ensemble Production"
    Review posted by: Aloysius T. Jefferson from Palo Alto, CA, Jan 23, 2007
    

    Fantastic! Not to be missed! This is one of the few true ensemble productions I've seen in years. The entire cast is absolutely stellar - not a single miscast role. The director deserves tremendous... Expand

    Fantastic! Not to be missed! This is one of the few true ensemble productions I've seen in years. The entire cast is absolutely stellar - not a single miscast role. The director deserves tremendous credit both for casting such a talented ensemble and for creating a cohesive, well-executed production. I've seen other shows at TheatreWorks, San Jose Rep, even ART that didn't have the sense of ensemble this production had. RUN - DON'T WALK TO SEE THIS PRODUCTION! Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Delightful mix of comedy and drama"
    Review posted by: Elaine B. from Palo Alto, CA, Jan 21, 2007
    

    Humble Boy is a very funny drama, or perhaps it is a dramatic comedy. That is to say, it has both aspects in full, and it is very well done. All the actors were excellent, the set well done, and the... Expand

    Humble Boy is a very funny drama, or perhaps it is a dramatic comedy. That is to say, it has both aspects in full, and it is very well done. All the actors were excellent, the set well done, and the intimate theatre perfect for this play. The emotional transitions at the end of the second act were not as crystal clear as we would have liked. An excellent play for an enjoyable and thought-provoking evening. We recommend it highly. Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "excellent production."
    Review posted by: D. Nanis from Mountain View, CA, Jan 20, 2007
    

    This play dealing with universal issues in a contemporary setting makes for an evening of fine entertainment, with many laughs. The cast was excellent. The Dragon Theatre is a small, intimate... Expand

    This play dealing with universal issues in a contemporary setting makes for an evening of fine entertainment, with many laughs. The cast was excellent. The Dragon Theatre is a small, intimate venue with only 42 seats. Reasonable prices, not more than a movie and some popcorn. It deserves support so it may flourish, the new season looks very promising. Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Humble Boy is a nice, humbling surprise"
    Review posted by: Anonymous from San Jose, CA, Jan 19, 2007
    

    I've seen many plays at Dragon (subscriber since 2006 season). This by far is my favorite play so far. Humble Boy is nicely written & quite funny. The acting is superb. All the characters are... Expand

    I've seen many plays at Dragon (subscriber since 2006 season). This by far is my favorite play so far. Humble Boy is nicely written & quite funny. The acting is superb. All the characters are wonderful. I'm glad that Dragon Productions is putting on such a wonderful play & I hope they keep it up! Collapse

  • Event Name: Humble Boy
    "Terrific play, really terrific acting! A must see!"
    Review posted by: Paul and Roberta from San Francisco, CA, Jan 15, 2007
    

    We saw Humble Boy at Dragon Theater in Palo Alto on Saturday. It was a soldout house, but everyone fit into the cozy space comfortably. The set is incredibly interesting and alive. We were familiar... Expand

    We saw Humble Boy at Dragon Theater in Palo Alto on Saturday. It was a soldout house, but everyone fit into the cozy space comfortably. The set is incredibly interesting and alive. We were familiar with the play, we saw it in Ashland. We could have stayed here and seen a much better production! What a pleasant surprise! We have seen several productions at Dragon, we live in the city but think it is worth the trip. This was the best production yet. We have seen Maggie Grant in other plays in the city so we knew we were in for a treat. She did not disappoint, what a talent, why she is not in NY or LA is a wonder. Her acting was strong, direct and believeable as always. We also enjoyed the rest of the cast, the actor who played Felix was very strong and the chemistry between Flora and Felix was palpable, it was a delight to witness. Mercy was played very well as well as George and Rosie. Collapse

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