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Theatre
Treasure Island
September 3-October 3, 2009
Avg. Event Rating (4.2 Stars):
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Arrgh! Pirates! The masterful adventure novel of Treasure Island comes to life onstage in Ken Ludwig’s brand new adaptation of this gripping yarn of piracy. Legendary swashbucklers such as the villainous Billy Bones, the sinister Israel Hands, and the hideous Blind Pew pursue young Jim Hawkins and the infamous Long John Silver in this rollicking quest for gold on the high seas. Guaranteed to stir every soul who has ever longed for swashbuckling adventure and …treasure!!
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $24-$32
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Dates & Times
Dates:
September 3-October 3, 2009Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 3pm or 7pm
Wed 9/16 & 9/30: 7:30pm -
Venue Info
97 Hillview Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022
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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 official website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Leading Ladies
"Very funny farce - don't miss it"
Review posted by: The Back Row from Silicon Valley, CA, Jun 01, 2009
This newer Ken Ludwig comedy follows well in the tradition of his hysterical "Crazy For You", "Moon Over Buffalo", and "Lend Me a Tenor", the latter of which "Ladies" definitely borrows from in some... Expand
This newer Ken Ludwig comedy follows well in the tradition of his hysterical "Crazy For You", "Moon Over Buffalo", and "Lend Me a Tenor", the latter of which "Ladies" definitely borrows from in some ways. While the script is a tad less laugh-a-second than Tenor, it's only a tad. The demanding "Some Like it Hot" requirements of the two leading men are quite well met in this production. Skilled performances abound throughout the cast, nobody is just coasting through. The only slight reasons to subtract from five stars are that the Shakespearean moments (don't be scared off, the Bard's shadow doesn't make it heavy-handed) while good could sometimes be more consistently standout. As well, the "curtain call" madcap reverse recap (a la "Tenor") somewhat lacked the physical energy to maintain the comic freneticism that each recapped moment captured. But these are relative trifles. If you don't go to too many shows and want one that is good at making you laugh for real, this is one to pick. Collapse
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Event Name: Breaking the Code
"Impressive"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Apr 27, 2009
So I certainly wasn't expecting the story I saw. Far more humorous and personal than dramatic and technical. Although I do wish there had been a bit more about the actual WORK Turing did, and the... Expand
So I certainly wasn't expecting the story I saw. Far more humorous and personal than dramatic and technical. Although I do wish there had been a bit more about the actual WORK Turing did, and the second half felt long compared to the first, I liked the chemisty of Turing, Pat, dillwyn and Christopher/Nikos. Some very strong acting, a complex, well thoughtout staging, and some of the best sound design I have heard locally makes for a unique piece of intimate theatre. Collapse
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Event Name: Breaking the Code
"Fantastic"
Review posted by: Will from Santa Clara, Apr 22, 2009
Wonderful Show! Fantastic performances!
Wonderful Show! Fantastic performances!
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Event Name: Bus Stop
"A Plesant Piece"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Feb 17, 2009
This is a simple and sweet, comic and dramatic, well balanced and well cast production. Beautiful tech from set, to lights to sound, and great attention to detail all around from the actors. A good... Expand
This is a simple and sweet, comic and dramatic, well balanced and well cast production. Beautiful tech from set, to lights to sound, and great attention to detail all around from the actors. A good evening worth a stop by. Collapse
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Event Name: Bus Stop
"Excellent cast, well staged, intimate venue"
Review posted by: Darrell Batchelder from Woodside, CA, Feb 15, 2009
We were not anticipating such a first class performance from a theater so small you can miss seeing it from the road. And yet about 100 attended a really fine performance on Valentine Day's (night),... Expand
We were not anticipating such a first class performance from a theater so small you can miss seeing it from the road. And yet about 100 attended a really fine performance on Valentine Day's (night), on a very well-done set. The casting was right on target and if you have a chance, you'll enjoy the small ticket price and very good performances. We're going to come back and see additional works based on well this was done. Collapse
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Event Name: Bus Stop
"Excellent!"
Review posted by: K&N from Redwood City, CA, Feb 14, 2009
Everyone in the small cast was excellent. Robyn Winslow was especially good and fun to watch. I really enjoyed not only the way she brought the character to life through her lines, but also how she... Expand
Everyone in the small cast was excellent. Robyn Winslow was especially good and fun to watch. I really enjoyed not only the way she brought the character to life through her lines, but also how she conveyed her internal monologue through her facial expressions and movement. All the cast did a fantastic job staying in character when they were not the immediate focus. Dirk Leatherman moved smoothly into the creep factor as Dr. Lyman making it hard to stay in your seat and not protect the innocent school girl behind the counter. In this play it seems like everyone is dealing with loneliness in some way. It makes you think and laugh and was definitely worth an evening at the theatre. Collapse
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Event Name: Season's Greetings
"Chortle..."
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Dec 05, 2008
A very looooooonnnggggggg play (90 minute first act, hour second act) with a number of laugh out loud moments, and some lovely comic performances, but not quite enough in my opinion. Most of them come... Expand
A very looooooonnnggggggg play (90 minute first act, hour second act) with a number of laugh out loud moments, and some lovely comic performances, but not quite enough in my opinion. Most of them come in the second half, and yet it takes a strangly dark turn as well. Wonderful set, lights, sound, costumes, and the accents were more natural in most cases (though not all) than I expected. Certainly an alternative to the traditional holiday favorites that are around every years. Drunk people and crusty "old" men are indeed amusing to me in almost any situtaion and this play does have both. Collapse
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Event Name: Season's Greetings
"A great show to start the Holiday Season !!"
Review posted by: Sue from Foster City, CA, Dec 03, 2008
I found this show to be hilarious and entertaining. Definitely a must see for the Holidays. The cast was funny, the set was festive, and the laughs kept coming. It was my first time at the Bus Barn... Expand
I found this show to be hilarious and entertaining. Definitely a must see for the Holidays. The cast was funny, the set was festive, and the laughs kept coming. It was my first time at the Bus Barn and every seat in the house was so close to the set that you felt you were almost part of the action. Two thumbs up! Collapse
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Event Name: Season's Greetings
"A Fun Little Show"
Review posted by: Mickey from Fremont, CA USA, Dec 03, 2008
Season's Greetings is a fun little show. I found the dry British humor thoroughly entertaining! I highly recommend that everyone go! It certainly put me in the holiday mood.
Season's Greetings is a fun little show. I found the dry British humor thoroughly entertaining! I highly recommend that everyone go! It certainly put me in the holiday mood.
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Event Name: Season's Greetings
"Start the holidays off with a laugh and a few smiles"
Review posted by: Muffin Gibbons from San Jose CA, Dec 03, 2008
Local theater can be a lot of things, it’s something different for everyone. For me the Sunday perforce of Season's Greetings was a lot of fun! A truly great way to start off the holiday season.... Expand
Local theater can be a lot of things, it’s something different for everyone. For me the Sunday perforce of Season's Greetings was a lot of fun! A truly great way to start off the holiday season. Seeing a show live and being so close to the action, I could not help but feel part of it. I also enjoyed the others in the audience. By the end of the show, we were all talking as if we had been friends for years. Good for Los Altos for keep such a great tradition alive. In this high tech world we all live in, a live show is something to be savored. Collapse
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