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Lips Together, Teeth Apart

Theatre Q

June 4-June 28, 2009

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Lips Together, Teeth Apart by multiple award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. In this challenging play by one of the legendary playwrights of our generation, two straight couples are confronted with their own homophobia and personal regrets.

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  Dates:
  June 4-June 28, 2009

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

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  Dragon Theatre

  535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

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  Free street after 3pm and nearby lot parking available. Parking garage is three doors down.

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  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "Wonderful!"
    Review posted by: Dawn McMahan from Oakland, CA USA, Jun 26, 2009
    

    This is the best acting I have seen in a long time!

    This is the best acting I have seen in a long time!

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "LOVED this play!"
    Review posted by: Betsy from Menlo Park, CA, Jun 23, 2009
    

    Great play with witty dialogue and nice balance between humor, drama, delicate issues. Superb acting. Loved the realism of actual food on stage that the actors really eat. Wonderful intimate... Expand

    Great play with witty dialogue and nice balance between humor, drama, delicate issues. Superb acting. Loved the realism of actual food on stage that the actors really eat. Wonderful intimate theater -- all seats are great for seeing and listening. Collapse

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "A Still Sadly Relevant Period Piece"
    Review posted by: Sylvia Toy from San Francisco, CA USA, Jun 22, 2009
    

    Lips Together, Teeth Apart, by Tony Award winning playwright Terence McNally, the current production of theatre Q, while unfortunately still quite reflective, is a period play. The play still reflects... Expand

    Lips Together, Teeth Apart, by Tony Award winning playwright Terence McNally, the current production of theatre Q, while unfortunately still quite reflective, is a period play. The play still reflects society because of homophobia as rampant as wild parties on Fire Island back in the day. In my opinion, the genius of the play is that 4 characters (two in-law couples) who are at the same time detached from themselves and self centered, as well as detached from each other, could even have space for homophobia. Two of the characters ignore their surroundings as best they can, while the other two play house. The play is a little on the talky side, but unquestionably elegant, and theatre Q’s production is wonderfully rendered by Director Rebecca Longworth. Though the characters are borderline “non-sympathetic,” as I overheard someone in the audience complain to his wife, they are fully humanized by the talented cast, Meredith Hagedorn, Mary Lou Torres, Jeffrey Hoffman & Dale Albright. Collapse

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "Solid Acting in Lips Together, Teeth Apart"
    Review posted by: Oakland theatre buddy from Oakland, CA, Jun 17, 2009
    

    I truly enjoyed my experience at theatre q's "Lips Together". The strength of the production comes from the two male actors: Dale Albright and Jeffrey Hoffman. Funny, solid, and believable. I like... Expand

    I truly enjoyed my experience at theatre q's "Lips Together". The strength of the production comes from the two male actors: Dale Albright and Jeffrey Hoffman. Funny, solid, and believable. I like seeing a show with a lot of relationships going on, although the subtext monologues in the writing was not my favorite. Acts 2 and 3 are well-written, funny, suprising, and exciting. Also refreshing to see a piece with some gay theme in it with fully clothed people. Kudos. Collapse

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "Great Laughs, Great Play"
    Review posted by: ShayGuevara from San Francisco, CA, Jun 13, 2009
    

    Prior to this production, I had never seen LIPS TOGETHER live (rarely produced, but still funny on the page). I could barely contain my laughter through the 3 acts this past Friday night. The... Expand

    Prior to this production, I had never seen LIPS TOGETHER live (rarely produced, but still funny on the page). I could barely contain my laughter through the 3 acts this past Friday night. The ensemble performance was tight, the design deserves serious kudos, and the script still holds almost 2 decades after its premiere. This is a must-see for McNally fans and a should- see for all theatre lovers. If you are coming from SF or SJ, take the CalTrain - it is a very short walk from the Palo Alto station. Collapse

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "Well worth seeing this rarely performed play!"
    Review posted by: q fan from Concord, CA, Jun 10, 2009
    

    Perhaps due to the requirement of having an onstage swimming pool, this tragicomedy by McNally rarely gets performed ... theatre q not only gets around the requirement rather ingeniously, but the... Expand

    Perhaps due to the requirement of having an onstage swimming pool, this tragicomedy by McNally rarely gets performed ... theatre q not only gets around the requirement rather ingeniously, but the strong ensemble playing and intimate seating makes this a must see production. While perhaps not one of McNally's very best works, the play is briskly performed and has more huge laughs than one might expect, given the subject matter. You night not get another chance to see this play, so DO take advantage of this expertly performed and directed production. Collapse

  • Event Name: Lips Together, Teeth Apart
    "Theatre Q's"
    Review posted by: SFTheatreFan from San Francisco , Jun 07, 2009
    

    Bravo to theatre Q for resurrecting Terrance McNally's "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" 18 years it's premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club made the "hets" squirm. While New York Times critic Frank Ritch... Expand

    Bravo to theatre Q for resurrecting Terrance McNally's "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" 18 years it's premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club made the "hets" squirm. While New York Times critic Frank Ritch called it "the comedy that hurts." Under the skillful, poetic vision of director Rebecca Longworth, the ensemble cast of Mary Lou Torre (Chloe), Dale Albright (Sam), Jeffrey Hoffman (John), and Meredith Hagadorn (Sally) turn in compelling performances. The comedy holds up. The conflicts still hurt. You'll love every minute. Collapse

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