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The Way of the World

Pear Avenue Theatre

May 8-May 31, 2009

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Comedy and sexual intrigue combine in this masterpiece of the Restoration period, staged to reflect the dangerous liaisons of our own celebrity-obsessed culture.

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  Tickets: $15-$25

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  Dates:
  May 8-May 31, 2009

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

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  The Pear Avenue Theatre

  1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K Mountain View, CA 94043

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  • Event Name: The Way of the World
    "Great show"
    Review posted by: Marty from Redwood City, CA, May 28, 2009
    

    I would encourage people to attend this performance. The actors envelope this story with superb performances.

    I would encourage people to attend this performance. The actors envelope this story with superb performances.

  • Event Name: The Way of the World
    "Not up to the Usual Pear Standards"
    Review posted by: Angel from Los Altos, May 27, 2009
    

    This is the first time I've been disappointed at the Pear--but it was quite a disappointment! This is undoubtedly a difficult play to do for a modern audience, but the director's take on it made the... Expand

    This is the first time I've been disappointed at the Pear--but it was quite a disappointment! This is undoubtedly a difficult play to do for a modern audience, but the director's take on it made the situation worse than if the play had been done traditionally. I generally enjoy clever "modern" interpretations, but in this case the costumes were distracting, the music was irritating, and the (often talented) cast seemed generally confused and misguided. By all means, continue to support the Pear--but just send a donation, or buy a ticket and throw it away; don't waste an evening watching this play. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Way of the World
    "Delightful romp in the World"
    Review posted by: Ann from San Mateo, May 25, 2009
    

    Rebecca Ennals, director, and her cast did a wonderful job in bringing a complex comedy to life in a small theatre space. An ingenious adaptation of the opening monologue with tableaux helped to... Expand

    Rebecca Ennals, director, and her cast did a wonderful job in bringing a complex comedy to life in a small theatre space. An ingenious adaptation of the opening monologue with tableaux helped to clarify relationships and to set the stage for an unconventional approach to the play. Actors play multiple roles and each character is distinct and delightful. Great costumes by Pat Tyler also added to the fun. The main thing is to enjoy what you see and hear and don't worry if you don't catch everything. After all, that is just the Way of the World. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Way of the World
    "Maybe a bit Wayward"
    Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, May 20, 2009
    

    No beef with any of the individual performances and I enjoy the script, but the feel of the show, the chemisty and the look, was a bit confusing. The connection to our own time was hinted at but not a... Expand

    No beef with any of the individual performances and I enjoy the script, but the feel of the show, the chemisty and the look, was a bit confusing. The connection to our own time was hinted at but not a strong enough statement was made I think then to have the modern music, sunglasses, and "celebrity" reference be anything other than a distraction and a detriment to the piece. It might have served the talent better to reverse the take with HINTS and homage to the original restoration (the corsets are back in vougue) but place the majority of the technical design elements in today. 3 hours is long and when pressed to make mental leaps for connections and purpose for that long it tends to become more chore than entertainment. The chemistry between folks wasn't all there the performance I saw, but a hardworking cast with some standout moments make it worth a look, particularly if you like Restoration Comedy. Collapse

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