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Side Man

Dragon Productions Theatre Company

November 13-December 6, 2009

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A moving, dramatic-comedy stage memoir of a '40s jazz musician through the twilight years of the big band, Side Man is a haunting, bluesy tale full of characters who will stay in our hearts and minds for a long time.

 

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  November 13-December 6, 2009

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

• Venue Info

  Dragon Theatre

  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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  • Wheelchair Access

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  • Event Name: Side Man
    "Powerful performance of Sideman"
    Review posted by: Elaine from Palo Alto, Nov 23, 2009
    

    We loved the production of Sideman. It was an accurate, funny, engaging, and deeply felt depiction of the jazz players of the 1950s. Also a heart-rending depiction of a dysfunctional family. Be aware... Expand

    We loved the production of Sideman. It was an accurate, funny, engaging, and deeply felt depiction of the jazz players of the 1950s. Also a heart-rending depiction of a dysfunctional family. Be aware that this play does not have "family friendly" language: there is lots of swearing and many references to drugs. Even after seeing Sideman on Broadway 8-9 years ago, we recommend this production highly. Very powerful. Collapse

  • Event Name: Side Man
    "Sideman - Moving performance"
    Review posted by: June from Los Altos Hills, Nov 17, 2009
    

    Sideman is a soulful play with a very strong cast. Kurt Gravenhorst delivers an exceptionally heart-touching performance as Gene, the sideman. It's not often that an actor can play a role in such a... Expand

    Sideman is a soulful play with a very strong cast. Kurt Gravenhorst delivers an exceptionally heart-touching performance as Gene, the sideman. It's not often that an actor can play a role in such a sensitive and convincing way that it causes me to cry! Go see it! Collapse

  • Event Name: Side Man
    "Side Man at Dragon Theatre ~ Not to be missed!"
    Comment posted by: Estrellita from Palo Alto, CA, Nov 15, 2009
    

    Side Man is a powerful production portraying the decline of the big band era and the disfunction of a struggling family. The cast adeptly connects the audience with the challenges of balancing... Expand

    Side Man is a powerful production portraying the decline of the big band era and the disfunction of a struggling family. The cast adeptly connects the audience with the challenges of balancing career and family. The strong performances of the three family members creates the substance of the play. Kurt Gravenhorst (Gene) is debonair and charming as Gene chooses his passion for the horn over family and remains clueless while his marriage dismantles. Sandy Rouge (Terry) is earthy, naive, sassy and pitiful as Terry self-destructs through alcoholism. Alex Hersler (Clifford) seamlessly transitions between a thirty year old and a 10 year old while recalling Clifford's disruptive and chaotic life with his parents and his role as peacemaker. Gene’s jazz musician cronies and a feisty waitress add brilliant realism to the declining jazz era of the play with camaraderie, playfulness, humor and friendship. This is a heartwarming and emotional performance. Collapse

  • Event Name: Side Man
    "SIDE MAN, wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
    Review posted by: Judy from Palo Alto, Nov 15, 2009
    

    This is an awesome, professionally executed, moving and superb theater experience.

    This is an awesome, professionally executed, moving and superb theater experience.

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