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Theatre
A Delicate Balance
Dragon Productions Theatre Company
February 15-March 9, 2008
This Pulitzer Prize winning drama provides a look into the confusion that erupts in a modern family's attempt to avoid pain and discomfort with denial of emotions (and often reality itself), loss of opportunities and potential, and regret over paths not taken.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $13-$25
Info Phone: 1-800-838-3006
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Dates & Times
Dates:
February 15-March 9, 2008Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm -
Venue Info
535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Parking Info
Free street after 3pm and nearby lot parking available. Parking garage is three doors down.
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Spinning Into Butter
"A good production of a great play"
Review posted by: The Back Row from San Jose, CA, Oct 10, 2008
Rebecca Gilman's breakout play is timely and thought-provoking. Not merely deep and socio-political, it packs good laughs while packing some things you're unsure whether you should laugh at. And... Expand
Rebecca Gilman's breakout play is timely and thought-provoking. Not merely deep and socio-political, it packs good laughs while packing some things you're unsure whether you should laugh at. And that's part of the point. The lead performances are very good. The supporting leads also do well, though their portayals are a bit more caricatured than the realism of the script could justify (a realism that the set superbly augments). The Newyorican student brought good punch at the right times. A couple of supporting roles come a bit shorter of their characters' full potential, but serve the greater story well enough. This thought-provoking, entertaining play was among the first by a brilliant contemporary playwright, and this production deserves an audience. Collapse
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Event Name: Rough Crossing
"Half Way There"
Review posted by: Lucky Look from Bay Area, Jul 18, 2008
This is very wordy and confusing play. It's obvious now why it's one of Stoppard's least performed plays. It's just not very good. He tries to mix farce with absurdity and it just misses too often. A... Expand
This is very wordy and confusing play. It's obvious now why it's one of Stoppard's least performed plays. It's just not very good. He tries to mix farce with absurdity and it just misses too often. A couple of the actors really understood the genre but the others seemed to be unsure of what they were all about for much of the show. Collapse
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Event Name: Rough Crossing
"Great show"
Review posted by: Adam from Palo Alto, Jul 14, 2008
I think I'm required to say "delightful romp" when we're dealing with a farce. Ivor Fish was a definite standout since he really had the melodrama thing going (it was just right). But I hasten to add... Expand
I think I'm required to say "delightful romp" when we're dealing with a farce. Ivor Fish was a definite standout since he really had the melodrama thing going (it was just right). But I hasten to add that the whole cast was excellent. They seemed to have a good rapport and presented a nice, funny show in a small space. And of course, just rocked Stoppard's fabulous lines...one gag after another. Well executed in all aspects (there's even singing). :) Overall, I had a good time. Collapse
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Event Name: Rough Crossing
"Smooth Sailing for Rough Crossing"
Review posted by: howeird from Mountain View, CA, Jul 12, 2008
Friday's treat was opening night at the Dragon Theater in Palo Alto, a full house + 3 folding chairs. Rough Crossing by Tom Stoppard is very entertaining, and director Dave Sikula did a brilliant job... Expand
Friday's treat was opening night at the Dragon Theater in Palo Alto, a full house + 3 folding chairs. Rough Crossing by Tom Stoppard is very entertaining, and director Dave Sikula did a brilliant job with it. The play is set on a steamship in the 30's sailing from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg. Turai (Steve Cortopassi) is a playwright whose leading man Adam (Jason Arias) has come down with a case of vocal block (it can take up to two days to get a sentence out) and has been replaced by Ivor (Noel Wood) who was the first lover of Adam's fiance Natasha (Monica Cappuccini). Adams stays on as the show's musical composer. The sometimes acid and usually verbose Turai is kept in check by his producer Gal (Magenta Brooks) and the whole lot is served by a steward named Dvornichek (Jonathan Ferro). The first five minutes reminded me of Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - full review at http://howeird.livejournal.com/639238.html Collapse
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Event Name: All My Sons
"Closes this weekend...Go see!!!"
Review posted by: Dale from Castro Valley, Mar 08, 2008
Once it got past a slow start (and overcame some challenges from a very bizarre audience) this show picks up an amazing amount of emotional steam. Don't miss Pat Tyler and Josh Sigal in performances... Expand
Once it got past a slow start (and overcame some challenges from a very bizarre audience) this show picks up an amazing amount of emotional steam. Don't miss Pat Tyler and Josh Sigal in performances that will blow you away (standouts in a uniformally good cast). I am writing this at midnight on Friday in the hopes it will be posted before the show closes on Sunday so that must tell you something. I was very pleasantly suprised! Collapse
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Event Name: The Smell of the Kill
"Very Enjoyable!"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Nov 09, 2007
Comic timing, a solid script, a wonderful depth to each character, and another fantastic set makes this a really wonderful, laugh out loud, edge of your seat dark comedy. It starts right in with witty... Expand
Comic timing, a solid script, a wonderful depth to each character, and another fantastic set makes this a really wonderful, laugh out loud, edge of your seat dark comedy. It starts right in with witty and realistic banter and through the course of this short, 1 1/2 hour production you really get to know these 3 women. Hard to do, but done so well. They really rose to the challenge. So refreshing to see a well rounded show from beginning to end. Collapse
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Event Name: The Smell of the Kill
"This Smells Great!"
Review posted by: Bob from Castro Valley, CA, Nov 04, 2007
This was a great evening of black comedy. After the first 5 minutes, you might think you know what kind of play it is...it isn't that play...it's even better. ALL of the performances are GREAT. This... Expand
This was a great evening of black comedy. After the first 5 minutes, you might think you know what kind of play it is...it isn't that play...it's even better. ALL of the performances are GREAT. This is truly a CANNOT miss show. Collapse
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Event Name: The Smell of the Kill
"Life or Death in the Suburbs"
Review posted by: Sara K. from Mountain View, CA USA, Nov 03, 2007
What can I say? This show was a breath of fresh air in what was a very long week for me. I refuse to spoil anything, since many of the seemingly insignificent plot details manifest into twists, but I... Expand
What can I say? This show was a breath of fresh air in what was a very long week for me. I refuse to spoil anything, since many of the seemingly insignificent plot details manifest into twists, but I don't think anyone will find it boring. I especially enjoyed Laura Jane Bailey's performance. This show pulls no punches, and forces you to either cheer on or condemn the wives, and by extension to look at the forces which brought them to this point. Collapse
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Event Name: The Smell of the Kill
"A Killer Show!"
Review posted by: Rich from Palo Alto, Nov 03, 2007
What a great show! Put three extremely talented actresses -Laura Jane Bailey, Shannon Stowe, and Meredith Hagedorn - together with a bitingly witty script, and you have a thoroughly entertaining night... Expand
What a great show! Put three extremely talented actresses -Laura Jane Bailey, Shannon Stowe, and Meredith Hagedorn - together with a bitingly witty script, and you have a thoroughly entertaining night of theatre. If you like to laugh, don't miss this one! Collapse
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Event Name: Chekhov in Yalta
"Intimate Theatre at Its Best!"
Review posted by: Bill VB from San Mateo, CA USA, Oct 10, 2007
I saw Chekhov in Yalta a few days ago, and am glad I did when I did - it ends in just a few days (Sun. 10/14). If you've never been to the Dragon Theatre (on Alma directly across from the University... Expand
I saw Chekhov in Yalta a few days ago, and am glad I did when I did - it ends in just a few days (Sun. 10/14). If you've never been to the Dragon Theatre (on Alma directly across from the University Ave. CalTrain station - so your carbon footprint can be very small getting to it), you're in for a real treat! There's not a bad seat in the house; anyone in the 45 or so "stadium style" seats is right up close - which, of course, is the way to see any live performance, but especially this lively comedy. There's some really fine acting going on here, from a very obviously dedicated group. Only a couple very brief instances of overdone horseplay put the slightest damper on my otherwise high enjoyment of the production. So for a great, fun escape to Yalta a century ago, Dragon Theatre is the place to head! Collapse
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