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A Few Good Men

City Lights Theater Company

May 15-June 15, 2008

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Written by the creator of The West Wing , this award-winning play about the trial of two Marines accused of killing one of their own at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. Culminating in a riveting courtroom confrontation, A Few Good Men has never been more timely as it asks the question “Who is really in charge—the military, or the people it serves?”

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  Dates:
  May 15-June 15, 2008

  Times:
  Thurs-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2pm or 7pm

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  City Lights Theater

  529 S. 2nd Street San Jose, CA 95112

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  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Standing ovation!"
    Review posted by: Noel from Sunnyvale, Jun 09, 2008
    

    Great script, great cast, great director! From the moment I entered the theater, I was transported into the world of the play, with the blare of band marches and the dimly lit stage, edged with... Expand

    Great script, great cast, great director! From the moment I entered the theater, I was transported into the world of the play, with the blare of band marches and the dimly lit stage, edged with barbed wire and multi-level platforms representing various military settings. From the moment the play began I was riveted, right 'til the end. Humorous, heart- breaking and inspiring. Most inspiring, aside from the script, is the cast of fine actors: standouts include Nichole Hamilton as Joanne Galloway, Thomas Gorrebeeck as a buoyant yet troubled Dan Kaffee and Michael J. West as an unforgettable antagonist, Colonel Nathan R. Jessup (who, btw, wrote a very moving dedication in his program bio). This production comes timely, passionately and effectively. I have to ask Kit Wilder how he was able to assemble so much good talent for such "A Few Good Men." Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Great!"
    Review posted by: Valerie from Mountain View, CA, Jun 04, 2008
    

    A group of us saw this show and we were all thoroughly entertained. It had been awhile since I'd seen the movie, which was good - since everything was fresh. I think all of the actors did a great job... Expand

    A group of us saw this show and we were all thoroughly entertained. It had been awhile since I'd seen the movie, which was good - since everything was fresh. I think all of the actors did a great job and it was some interesting blocking (given that it is in a semi-round theater). They did a fantastic job with the flashbacks, making it very clear (without the assistance of a fuzzy lens) what was happening now and in the past. Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Exceptional Production"
    Review posted by: A.G. from San Francisco, Jun 02, 2008
    

    Very seldom in our South Bay theatre community do we see a play with such professionalism. Kudos ... they owned their interpretation/draminzation! Characterization & staging was impeccable. Their hard... Expand

    Very seldom in our South Bay theatre community do we see a play with such professionalism. Kudos ... they owned their interpretation/draminzation! Characterization & staging was impeccable. Their hard work shows through the cast as they have bonded to bring us great entertainment. Nothing distracted from the acting or content. BTW... one should not compare plays to musicals, total different genres. I myself prefer musicals, so this review is genuine. Go see a professional show for a community theatre price. Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Broadway West"
    Comment posted by: p.ermiento from east san jose, ca, May 31, 2008
    

    Broadway West's production was FAR SUPERIOR. If you want to see what REAL theater is about take a short walk (drive) to Saratoga and see MAN OF LA MANCHA. Now THAT is REAL theater.

    Broadway West's production was FAR SUPERIOR. If you want to see what REAL theater is about take a short walk (drive) to Saratoga and see MAN OF LA MANCHA. Now THAT is REAL theater.

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "A few stars"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, May 28, 2008
    

    So kudos for City lights for choosing this play. It certainly was a smart move on many levels. I was not impressed though by the production. I found many things to be horribly distracting. Although... Expand

    So kudos for City lights for choosing this play. It certainly was a smart move on many levels. I was not impressed though by the production. I found many things to be horribly distracting. Although their was a Marine Consultant on the set for rehersals, whether through the direction, or the inacuracy of the writing, I felt there were some moments so difficult to buy into give the lack of attention to military protocol, rank, and the fact that we see a salute once in the entire show. The cheesy law & order sound accents every single scence change were laughable and undermined any building tension instead of emphasizing it. It's too bad because in general the acting was good, lights, set and costuming solid, and it's a story that should have been more compelling than I felt it was. Worth seeing, as I think the majority of the audience liked it more than I did, but disappointing that a few choices really kind of spoiled it for me. Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "understanding humor"
    Comment posted by: Jack Starr from Sanjose, California USA, May 20, 2008
    

    It was a Joke, I loved the play, I auditioned for it.

    It was a Joke, I loved the play, I auditioned for it.

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Brilliant"
    Review posted by: Jeff Hicks from Campbell, CA, May 19, 2008
    

    I can't believe someone would make a mockery out of this brilliant production by the previous post! Perfect acting, perfect direction and an inspired set made this a terrific evening of entertaining... Expand

    I can't believe someone would make a mockery out of this brilliant production by the previous post! Perfect acting, perfect direction and an inspired set made this a terrific evening of entertaining theatre with laughter, tears, and edge of your seat thrilling moments. This is an extremely difficult play and the outstanding performances of ALL involved made it look easy...even on preview night! A must see and worth every minute and penny! One of the best shows I've seen a City Lights. Kit Wilder does it again, keeping his stage pictures moving and the acting compelling...top-notch...see it before you realize you missed it!! Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Jack Don't Know Sheet!"
    Comment posted by: Col. Jessup from Guantanamo Bay, May 17, 2008
    

    What the hell are you talking about??? "Top Gun"??? Are you, or were you, on drugs? You got movies mixed up with theater. Better go back to your cheap acting lessons, and this time, LISTEN. Because... Expand

    What the hell are you talking about??? "Top Gun"??? Are you, or were you, on drugs? You got movies mixed up with theater. Better go back to your cheap acting lessons, and this time, LISTEN. Because YOU, definitely, "...CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!" Collapse

  • Event Name: A Few Good Men
    "Top Gun Rocks!"
    Review posted by: Jack Starr from Sanjose, California USA, May 17, 2008
    

    This was such a great play. It had me at the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story was gripping. The set was awesome. The actors were all spectacular. The three Id like to specifically... Expand

    This was such a great play. It had me at the edge of my seat from start to finish. The story was gripping. The set was awesome. The actors were all spectacular. The three Id like to specifically mention are Nichole Hamilton who gave us a very stern but empathetic character, Tommy Gorrebeeck who was the best darn Maverick Ive ever seen and Micheal West whose portrayal was chilling. Kit Wilder did a great job with this play but Ive got a couple questions about some of the choices he made. First why diddnt he depict Goose's death, Second where was the infamous motorcycle and volleyball scene, third why did he leave out the, "You got that loving feeling" musical number, And finally they are fighter pilots not Navy lawyers. Other than those few things this Play is superb and probably the best one Ive seen at Citylights. Its well worth the ticket price. If you want to see quality theatre and great all around production see Top Gun or A Few Good men as Kit chose to rename it. Collapse

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