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The Foreigner

San Jose Repertory Theatre

August 30-September 28, 2008

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Winner of two Obie Awards, Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production, The Foreigner is an uproariously inspired comedy that celebrates our curiosity and empathy for “the outsider.” Englishman Charlie Baker, self-proclaimed “world’s dullest man,” takes a vacation at a rural fishing lodge with his eccentric army buddy, Froggy LeSuer. Froggy concocts an outrageous scheme to save Charlie from his pathologically shy self by introducing him as an exotic “foreigner” who can’t speak English. It isn’t long before Charlie’s guileless persona backfires and the mix of good-hearted, slow-witted and devious lodge guests share their deepest secrets and most sinister plans. What ensues is a series of hilarious and heartwarming revelations, which lead to the ultimate good guys vs. bad guys climax!

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  Tickets: $18-$52

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  Dates:
  August 30-September 28, 2008

  Times:
  Tue: 8pm
  Wed-Fri: 8pm
  Wed 9/3 & 9/24: 11am
  Sat: 3pm & 8pm
  Sun: 2pm

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  San Jose Repertory Theatre

  101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose, CA 95113-2603

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  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Very funny"
    Review posted by: catherine from San Jose, CA, Oct 04, 2008
    

    The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.

    The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.

  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Fabulous!!!!!"
    Review posted by: Lena from Santa Cruz, CA USA, Sep 25, 2008
    

    I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!

    I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!

  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Laughed out loud!"
    Review posted by: April from San Jose, CA, Sep 09, 2008
    

    It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie... Expand

    It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie Baker; one of the standouts was 'villain' Owen Musser, played by James Asher. It's sometimes harder to play the villain than the hero and in this case he effectively rides the line between being very funny and also disturbing. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Funny Stuff"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Sep 08, 2008
    

    The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.

    The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.

  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Don't miss it"
    Review posted by: Ralph from Sunnyvale, CA, Sep 06, 2008
    

    Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.

    Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.

  • Event Name: The Foreigner
    "Very entertaining production"
    Review posted by: Marge from San Jose, CA, Sep 05, 2008
    

    This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.

    This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.

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