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Theatre
Side Man
Dragon Productions Theatre Company
November 13-December 6, 2009
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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Ticket Info
Tickets: $15-$25
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Dates & Times
Dates:
November 13-December 6, 2009Times:
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: Six Years
"Don't miss Six Years!"
Review posted by: Sharon from Palo Alto, CA, Nov 19, 2008
A masterfully acted, well-written play that brings the dark realities of war home to family life. If you like serious drama, don't miss Six Years.
A masterfully acted, well-written play that brings the dark realities of war home to family life. If you like serious drama, don't miss Six Years.
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Event Name: Six Years
"Six Years"
Review posted by: Esmarelda from San Jose, CA, Nov 17, 2008
An intense portrayal of the human casualties of war. Superb acting.
An intense portrayal of the human casualties of war. Superb acting.
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Event Name: Six Years
"Brilliant Acting"
Review posted by: Kelli Shane from Sunnyvale, CA, Nov 17, 2008
Watching an actor live moment to moment within each scene, as if he's never done it before, is a gift Steve Voldseth freely gives to the audience in his performance as Phil Granger. My heart opened... Expand
Watching an actor live moment to moment within each scene, as if he's never done it before, is a gift Steve Voldseth freely gives to the audience in his performance as Phil Granger. My heart opened and broke for Phil, thanks to the honesty, vulnerability, and depth Voldseth gave his character. When he was surprised, I was surprised. When he was angry, I was angry. When he was hopeful, I was hopeful. When he was sad, boy, was I ever. The small, intimate Dragon Theater is the perfect setting for such a heart-breaking, touching story. As an audience member, you'll quickly find yourself touched by the devastating effects of war on the Granger family, while also being moved by hope and love. Go see the play -- you'll feel lucky that you were invited into this family's life to witness them traveling through love, loss, forgiveness, and hope. Collapse
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Event Name: Six Years
"A reminder of the hidden cost of conflict"
Review posted by: Craig from San Jose from san Jose CA, Nov 16, 2008
Take a couple of hours out of your life and come and share this exploration of the human condition, the unseen injuries of warfare. 6 Days peeks in on the life of one returned vet and shows the extent... Expand
Take a couple of hours out of your life and come and share this exploration of the human condition, the unseen injuries of warfare. 6 Days peeks in on the life of one returned vet and shows the extent of the injuries to his soul and how that bleeds into everyday life strewn with emotional landmines far from battlefields. Voldseth is compelling as a damaged man trying to find his way back. Collapse
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Event Name: Six Years
"Relevant in today's times with Iraq and Afganistan Veterans"
Review posted by: Wesly from Saratoga, CA, Nov 11, 2008
Powerful and disturbing essay on the tragedy of those who are too close to the ugliest side war and how it permanently affects them and the people in their lives. Very strong and believable... Expand
Powerful and disturbing essay on the tragedy of those who are too close to the ugliest side war and how it permanently affects them and the people in their lives. Very strong and believable performances by the lead actors. Very sad with great emotional tension. I highly recommend. Collapse
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Event Name: Six Years
"Best Drama Seen in Decades"
Review posted by: James C. Bottini from Los Gatos & Santa Cruz, CA, Nov 11, 2008
Both my wife and I attend a lot of community and semi-equity productions locally and beyond and we were greatly impressed by the Dragon production on 11/09/08 of 6 years. I have recommended it to... Expand
Both my wife and I attend a lot of community and semi-equity productions locally and beyond and we were greatly impressed by the Dragon production on 11/09/08 of 6 years. I have recommended it to numerous friends already. Every member of the cast turned in amazing performances. Dragon has consistently entertained us with great works and acting. Best time and money spent. We are so blessed in the Bay Area with this company. Collapse
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Event Name: Six Years
"Deeply moving and good reminder"
Comment posted by: Bel S from California,USA, Nov 10, 2008
It reminds us of the pain parents and family members go through while the horror of war is going on, and that seems to be happening since the beginning of time.
It reminds us of the pain parents and family members go through while the horror of war is going on, and that seems to be happening since the beginning of time.
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Event Name: Six Years
"Excellent, thought-provoking dark play!"
Review posted by: Nick from San Jose, CA, Nov 09, 2008
I saw this play last night with three friends - we were all surprised by just how much we loved it. The play follows the personal life of two members of the World War II generation as they struggle... Expand
I saw this play last night with three friends - we were all surprised by just how much we loved it. The play follows the personal life of two members of the World War II generation as they struggle to keep their marriage solvent in the face of undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder and the pressure to keep up appearances in the post-war white suburban midwest. Each scene takes place 6 years after the previous scene, starting in 1949, then 1955, 1961, 1967, and 1973. The history in this play makes it worth seeing on its own, as it beautifully explores the effects of world events including World War II, post-war modernism, and the Vietnam War upon the parents of the Baby Boomers. The performance was wonderfully executed, with true-to-life dialogue delivered emotionally and convincingly. The intimate venue makes this show really pop. More cues as to changing years/cities would be nice. Collapse
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Event Name: Six Years
"Six Years: Excellent drama at Dragon Theatre"
Review posted by: Elaine B. from Palo Alto, CA, Nov 08, 2008
Six Years chronicles the story of Meredith and Phil Granger from 1949 to 1973. The title: each scene is six years later. The play opens in 1949, as Phil Granger, a soldier with PTSD, returns home... Expand
Six Years chronicles the story of Meredith and Phil Granger from 1949 to 1973. The title: each scene is six years later. The play opens in 1949, as Phil Granger, a soldier with PTSD, returns home after 3 years of being out of contact with his wife. He doesn't understand PTSD, nor does his wife or the society they live in. The play follows their journey through middle America culture, as they try to make sense of their lives and his affliction. The drama is extremely well acted by Meredith Hagedorn (Meredith Granger) and Steve Voldseth (Phil Granger) plus a reasonably strong supporting cast. Voldseth is remarkable as he works on the issues of his PTSD. The depth of the character development, both from Hagedorn and Volseth, is beautiful, and real. An excellent production, so emotional it made us cry. 24 hours after seeing the play, we are still discussing and chewing on the issues. This gem is well worth seeing. Collapse
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Event Name: Spinning Into Butter
"Topical"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Oct 17, 2008
A well written play, performed on a wonderful set, with some great performances. The talent was a tad unbalanced, some great and not so great performances, but an important play which certainly gets... Expand
A well written play, performed on a wonderful set, with some great performances. The talent was a tad unbalanced, some great and not so great performances, but an important play which certainly gets on thinking. It's a bit slow to grab you, but the second act is worth it. Certainly this will appeal to those in academia, but a nice selection for this time and space! Collapse
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