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Theatre
A Double Bill: Mary's Wedding & The Dock Brief
California Theatre Center (CTC)
June 5-July 25, 2008
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Two short plays on one night! Mary's Wedding is a soaring love story that examines the enduring, painful cost of war. Mary meets Charlie in a barn during a thunderstorm and love is born. It is 1914, and they are separated by World War I in this dreamlike and tender story of innocent first love and the vicissitudes of fate. The Dock Brief is a dark comedy depicting an unsuccessful aging barrister asked to represent a wife murderer. He hopes that a not guilty verdict will bring him the fame that has always eluded him and constructs a masterly defense. With its ingenious ending the play touches that rare dramatic level at which comedy and tragedy are indistinguishable. A real life barrister, playwrght Mortimer is best known around the world for his creation of the British television series Rumpole of the Bailey.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $18-$25
Info Phone: 408-720-0873
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 5-July 25, 2008Times:
Thurs-Sat 6/5, 6/7, 6/19, 6/20, 7/11, 7/19 & 7/25: 7:30pm
Sun 6/28 & 7/20: 3pm (featuring a FREE post-show talkback with the artists) -
Venue Info
Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre
550 E. Remington Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Parking Info
Free parking.
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
- Assisted Listening System
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Woman in Black
"So entertaining"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Jul 23, 2007
What a fantastic show all around! The script was clever, the acting really wonderful and skillful, and the technical magic is so worth it. CTC does a stellar job with this production from beginning to... Expand
What a fantastic show all around! The script was clever, the acting really wonderful and skillful, and the technical magic is so worth it. CTC does a stellar job with this production from beginning to end. Surprisingly scary, adn as a lover of horror films I was certainly skeptical at how theatre could make me jump. But it's just such a unique and wonderful piece. Please go see this, it's the last week and you'll be really delighted you did. Collapse
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Event Name: Madeline's Christmas
"Cute!!"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Dec 07, 2006
Just saw a performance of this, my first children's show at CTC and I was so impressed with the production value. The kids in the audience were totally intrigued and the children on stage along with... Expand
Just saw a performance of this, my first children's show at CTC and I was so impressed with the production value. The kids in the audience were totally intrigued and the children on stage along with the adult actors were so much fun to watch. I chuckled throughout! Well done! Collapse
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Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
"Amazing performance"
Review posted by: Mary Mc Cambridge from San Jose, CA, Jul 05, 2006
I took a friend, thinking it would be an entertaining evening. WOW it was spectacular. Our faces hurt from laughing so much. Incredible acting, script, agility, ALL We had the best time.... Expand
I took a friend, thinking it would be an entertaining evening. WOW it was spectacular. Our faces hurt from laughing so much. Incredible acting, script, agility, ALL We had the best time. We've gone to many shows in SF and Silicon Valley. This was the most bang for the buck Collapse
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Event Name: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
"A Good Show"
Review posted by: Anonymous from San Jose, CA, Jul 05, 2006
I've seen this show done by another group before, and there are some cool songs in this musical. One of the best roles for any actor is "Snoopy." If you enjoy the comic strip, you'll be happy with... Expand
I've seen this show done by another group before, and there are some cool songs in this musical. One of the best roles for any actor is "Snoopy." If you enjoy the comic strip, you'll be happy with this show's homage to the characters. Collapse
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Event Name: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
"Hilarious!"
Review posted by: Ron from Sunnyvale, CA, Jul 05, 2006
I saw a sample of this show at their performance for the Santana Row Performing Arts Day, and the three actors in the show were hilarious. It's a quick-paced show, and these guys have the right... Expand
I saw a sample of this show at their performance for the Santana Row Performing Arts Day, and the three actors in the show were hilarious. It's a quick-paced show, and these guys have the right chemistry to pull it off brilliantly. I've seen the show (by another theatre company) before, and had a great time - Shakespeare doesn't have to be stuffy! Collapse
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Event Name: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
"The best play I've ever seen"
Review posted by: Ella Smith from Sunnyvale, Ca USA, Dec 17, 2005
Wildly funny yet sad at some points. California Theatre center does a great retelling of this clasic story.
Wildly funny yet sad at some points. California Theatre center does a great retelling of this clasic story.
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