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    Theophilus North

    Theophilus North

    TheatreWorks

    July 18-August 12, 2007

    Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars): 3 out of 5 stars rating Add Review/Comment

    An enchanting cousin of Our Town, this adaptation of Thornton Wilder's semi-autobiographical novel sparkles with wit, intelligence, and humanity. Seeking a life-changing adventure in 1926 New England, a young teacher finds his Model T broken down in elegant Newport, Rhode Island. Working odd jobs for the wealthy, he finds purpose in the prosaic, inadvertently changing the lives of everyone he meets. Wilder's wry humor and folksy philosophy highlight this celebration of the American spirit.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $28-$52

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      July 18-August 12, 2007

      Times:
      Tue: 7:30pm
      Wed-Fri: 8pm
      Sat: 2pm & 8pm
      Sun: 2pm & 7pm

    • Venue Info

      Lucie Stern Community Center

      1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    • Parking Info

      Free parking.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

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      • Event Name: Theophilus North
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Witty and Fun"
        Review posted by: TheaterBuff from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 11, 2007

        This was a very witty, whimsical, and at times sarcastic production about the spring/summer of Theophilus North in 1926. The plot itself doesn't have too much direction as it meanders through several... Expand

        This was a very witty, whimsical, and at times sarcastic production about the spring/summer of Theophilus North in 1926. The plot itself doesn't have too much direction as it meanders through several concurrent subplots, but it is fun going along for the ride. The actors play several roles each, but it wasn't difficult to differentiate each scene and characters. One novel feature that worked well is that the actors played inanimate objects at times, such as a car, park, boat, etc., giving them personality and setting a visual for the audience. The acting was quite good by the cast, especially Mark Phillips, who fit well in the lead role with a Henry Higgins style performance, and Julia Brothers in various supporting roles. Collapse

      • Event Name: Theophilus North
        2 out of 5 stars rating "Numb in Newport"
        Review posted by: theater maven from Sunnyvale, CA, Jul 21, 2007

        This show is beautifully acted, with most of the actors taking multiple roles. However, their talents can't save an incredibly boring script.

        This show is beautifully acted, with most of the actors taking multiple roles. However, their talents can't save an incredibly boring script.

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