Artsopolis: All Arts. Online. Anytime.

• Official web site

The Fantasticks

Sunnyvale Community Players

October 30-November 22, 2009

Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): Add Review/Comment

Two fathers put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know that children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, the children discover their fathers' plot and they each go off and experience things in the world for themselves.  Will they return to eachother?

• At-a-Glance
• Member Reviews
• What's Nearby

• Ticket Info

  Tickets: $20.50 + fees

  Info Phone: 408-733-6611

  Email

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  October 30-November 22, 2009

  Times:
  Thurs: 7:30pm
  Fri & Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2:30pm

• Venue Info

  Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre

  550 E. Remington Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087

  Full map and directions

• Parking Info

  There is free lot parking.

• Accessibility Info

  • Assisted Listening System
  • Wheelchair Access

• 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.

• Member Reviews

  Add review/comment

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "Stellar"
    Review posted by: SCM from South Bay, Nov 16, 2009
    

    I really enjoyed this production, and rank it the best show I've seen at SCP in the last 5 years. It is sensitively directed and very moving, and well cast in all roles.

    I really enjoyed this production, and rank it the best show I've seen at SCP in the last 5 years. It is sensitively directed and very moving, and well cast in all roles.

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "It was Fantastick!"
    Review posted by: CB from San Jose, CA, Nov 16, 2009
    

    So it was my first time seeing this show and I loved this production. The cast was perfect, although vocally I think their Matt (The Boy) was the weakest especially when it came to his duets with... Expand

    So it was my first time seeing this show and I loved this production. The cast was perfect, although vocally I think their Matt (The Boy) was the weakest especially when it came to his duets with Luisa and El Gallo respectively. The parents were hilarious and had great chemistry. Their El Gallo stood out with his acting, pace and projection. Luisa had a great voice. The Old Actor was a bit creepy and did a lot of adlibing it seemed but he was funny most of the time. The Mute had a lot of energy but sometimes can be distracting. The bare set reminded me of the play Our Town and that it is really the story, the message, the characters and the music that you should pay your attention to. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    ""Fastastics" was Not"
    Review posted by: DD from California, Nov 11, 2009
    

    Because this show was so poorly cast, it was not as the title suggests, "Fantastic". Although some cast members were very good and the mute was exceptional, there were others who simply didn't make... Expand

    Because this show was so poorly cast, it was not as the title suggests, "Fantastic". Although some cast members were very good and the mute was exceptional, there were others who simply didn't make the grade. At times the beautiful music of this classic show was poorly interpreted leaving one to wonder why there was so little understanding of what the words meant or the songs were all about. This play which I have seen many times and previously loved left me wanting more, much more. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "You don't want to miss this one!"
    Review posted by: Sue C. from California, Nov 06, 2009
    

    I loved this production of the Fantasticks! It is well cast - each member seems perfect for their role. The singing is exceptional, the acting is sweet and funny... and there are no bad seats at the... Expand

    I loved this production of the Fantasticks! It is well cast - each member seems perfect for their role. The singing is exceptional, the acting is sweet and funny... and there are no bad seats at the Sunnyvale theater. I recommend it highly. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "Extraordinary Production"
    Review posted by: Jim Griffith from San Jose, CA, Nov 06, 2009
    

    Though it's story is simple to summarize - the heady, joyous naivete of young teenagehood meets the cold hard reality of the adult world - as a piece of theater, The Fantasticks has always been... Expand

    Though it's story is simple to summarize - the heady, joyous naivete of young teenagehood meets the cold hard reality of the adult world - as a piece of theater, The Fantasticks has always been extraordinarily difficult to pull off ("simple" is never easy). I've seen so many productions of this dear old chestnut that I've lost count (that includes the original back in the sixties) and nearly all of them were at best, just ok or at worst, ill-concieved (set in a NYC subway station), incomprehensible, or so full of art as to collapse into unwatchable buffoonery well before the interval. The Fantasticks demands a level of finesse and delicacy of handle unachievable by most companies and directors. Not this production. Sunnyvale's The Fantasticks, under the superlative direction of Walter Mayes is without a doubt the best production I have ever seen. The casting, the musical direction, staging and singing all are perfection. Miss this production and it is your loss. Go! Collapse

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "A Polished Gem!"
    Review posted by: Mary from Mountain View, Nov 02, 2009
    

    This show's deceptive simplicity is not always easy to pull off, but under Walter Mayes' sure-handed and reverential direction, Sunnyvale Community Players have managed this quite nicely. The result... Expand

    This show's deceptive simplicity is not always easy to pull off, but under Walter Mayes' sure-handed and reverential direction, Sunnyvale Community Players have managed this quite nicely. The result is a wonderful revisiting of an oft-performed classic. Shawna Downs Gonzales is completely delightful as Luisa, Jeffrey Henson and Matt Tipton strongly fill the roles of The Fathers and Aaron has a hilariously touching turn as the old actor, Henry. The musical trio occasionally steals the show, led by a bravura performance at the grand piano by Bob Sunshine. Even if you have seen it many times, you will love this show. Collapse

  • Event Name: The Fantasticks
    "Fantastic!"
    Review posted by: Chris from Cupertino , Oct 31, 2009
    

    I had never seen this show before, and did not expect to like it. I was blown away! Every member of the cast (all 8 of them) was superb. El Gallo, and Luisa were standouts even in this stellar cast.... Expand

    I had never seen this show before, and did not expect to like it. I was blown away! Every member of the cast (all 8 of them) was superb. El Gallo, and Luisa were standouts even in this stellar cast. This a show that could easily be rather formless, but Walter Mayes direction, and the outstanding cast made it poignant, charming, and funny, sometimes simumtaneously. "The Mute" was a hoot to watch, make sure that you pay attention to her performance. Not to be missed. Collapse

  View all reviews/comments for this event

  View reviews/comments for past events