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Theatre
Picnic
November 6-November 21, 2004
Witness the breathtaking beauty of an American classic never before seen on our stage… Against the busy preparations for the Labor Day picnic in small town Kansas, a handsome drifter wanders into the interwoven yards and lives of six seemingly ordinary women. From the undeniable moment this male stirs all that simmers under a waning summer sun, nothing will be the same. And before the longings of summer—a craving for romance, a raw sensual hunger, a pent-up yearning to break out—turn to deeper autumnal despair, this signature work by the Pulitzer Prize poet of the rural Midwest paints a rich human landscape to haunt the heart.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $18-$27
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Dates & Times
Dates:
November 6-November 21, 2004Times:
Wed-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2:30pm -
Venue Info
1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Parking Info
Free parking.
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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: The Spitfire Grill
"A CLASSY PRODUCTION YOU SHOULD NOT MISS"
Review posted by: Bill Ereneta from Los Gatos, Sep 15, 2008
The Palo Alto Player have brought together an extremely strong and balanced ensemble cast of characters to people the small community of Gilead. In a break out performance Sarah Griner nails the lead... Expand
The Palo Alto Player have brought together an extremely strong and balanced ensemble cast of characters to people the small community of Gilead. In a break out performance Sarah Griner nails the lead character of Percy; and provides the super glue which molds this production into a wonderful time spent at the theatre. Poignant and real in its dealing with those feelings which many of us keep submerged in our frantic lives in large metropolitan cities. Do yourself a favor and see this show during its brief run. Collapse
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Event Name: Perfect Wedding
"Amazing"
Review posted by: Denise from Sunnyvale, CA, Jun 26, 2008
Prepare yourself to be impressed by a wonderful production. The actors are all brilliant and were selected perfectly for their roles. I completely enjoyed every moment of it.
Prepare yourself to be impressed by a wonderful production. The actors are all brilliant and were selected perfectly for their roles. I completely enjoyed every moment of it.
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Event Name: Perfect Wedding
"shouldn't be missed"
Review posted by: barbara from santa clara, ca, Jun 14, 2008
it was a thoroughly entertaining show. there was laughter throughout the theater from the beginning until the end. amazing what terrific dialog can do for a show and the actors carried it off... Expand
it was a thoroughly entertaining show. there was laughter throughout the theater from the beginning until the end. amazing what terrific dialog can do for a show and the actors carried it off superbly. would recommend it to everyone. Collapse
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Event Name: The Light in the Piazza
"PA Players' Light in the Piazza is spectacular!"
Review posted by: BayAreaTheatreFan08 from Redwood City, CA, May 05, 2008
Fantastic production! The leads (and ensemble too)are all first class, better than the touring production! The lighting is nothing short of spectacular,the costumes are gorgeous. Dominique Bonino as... Expand
Fantastic production! The leads (and ensemble too)are all first class, better than the touring production! The lighting is nothing short of spectacular,the costumes are gorgeous. Dominique Bonino as Clara is a special treat. It is hard to believe she is only 17, what a star and she sings like an angel! Diana Torres Koss is such a pleasure to watch and listen to, and Justin Taylor Nixon's voice is just to die for. Go see this production before it closes! Collapse
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Event Name: The Light in the Piazza
"Beautiful!"
Review posted by: dramagal614 from palo alto, ca, Apr 30, 2008
This ambitious production by Players has incredible lighting, sets, and costumes-- the most beautiful looking show i've seen in a long time-- but it also has a great cast, with great voices and... Expand
This ambitious production by Players has incredible lighting, sets, and costumes-- the most beautiful looking show i've seen in a long time-- but it also has a great cast, with great voices and some really fine performances. I really liked Clara, and Diana tores-koss as Maragaet. It's a don't miss! Collapse
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Event Name: Copenhagen
"A thrilling ride"
Review posted by: Mark from Cupertino, CA, Jan 29, 2008
I was on the edge of my seat throughout Copenhagen. You really have to pay attention, because the dialog is rich and snappy. It gets a little technical, but I enjoy that kind of stuff. Besides, the... Expand
I was on the edge of my seat throughout Copenhagen. You really have to pay attention, because the dialog is rich and snappy. It gets a little technical, but I enjoy that kind of stuff. Besides, the three actors sell it with aplomb, especially Noel Wood as Heisenberg. Collapse
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Event Name: Copenhagen
"Outstanding!"
Review posted by: Monica from Cupertino, CA, Jan 29, 2008
A lot of the science and language was a little over my head, but I really enjoyed the performances. Noel Wood was outstanding, so passionate.
A lot of the science and language was a little over my head, but I really enjoyed the performances. Noel Wood was outstanding, so passionate.
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Event Name: Copenhagen
"MORE!"
Review posted by: Pachanga from Los Altos Hills, Jan 26, 2008
Great performance by the cast and especially from Noel Wood. The only downer was that is ended MORE!
Great performance by the cast and especially from Noel Wood. The only downer was that is ended MORE!
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Event Name: Copenhagen
"Dense, Philosophical conversation between Giants"
Review posted by: Pablo from Cupertino, CA, Jan 25, 2008
If you ever wanted to be witness to an earth- shattering conversation, this is your opportunity. At first it is hard to imagine these people as the figures being portrayed, but by the midpoint you... Expand
If you ever wanted to be witness to an earth- shattering conversation, this is your opportunity. At first it is hard to imagine these people as the figures being portrayed, but by the midpoint you can't see them any other way. Bravo performances for Heisenberg and Bohr for dealing with admittedly tough dialogue in an engaging way. The set design was a perfect backdrop for the subject matter and the stage direction was a subtle fourth character, mimicking the atomic cycles during times of high intensity. Be sure to stop at a pub after the show and tip a few while talking about quantum physics; this play made that an easy choice. Collapse
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Event Name: Copenhagen
"Exciting, convincing, enlightening,"
Review posted by: Jim Bob from Eugene, OR USA, Jan 24, 2008
From the vantage point of a physicist and translator I cannot imagine a more authoritative, gifted performance. Sure, any actors worth their salt can parrot and memorize tongue-twisting physicsbabble,... Expand
From the vantage point of a physicist and translator I cannot imagine a more authoritative, gifted performance. Sure, any actors worth their salt can parrot and memorize tongue-twisting physicsbabble, but with conviction? So persuasively did these actors come across consummately intimate with their subject, I could hardly believe they had not labored through years of graduate physics courses. Ann Kuchin as Margrethe Bohr served with polish as the Great Communicator between the cerebral giants and us ordinary mortals in the audience. She achieved that end with poise and supreme confidence. The remarkable Noel Wood as volatile supergenius Werner Heisenberg imparted vivacious human certainty to the godfather of Uncertainty, the man behind those inscrutable papers in Physical Review and Annalen der Physik. Charlie Anderson gave us a fluent rendition of the restrained, more professorial Danish scientist’s parrying of his nationalistic German colleague’s verbal assaults. Bravo! Collapse
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