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Theatre
An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein
Dragon Productions Theatre Company
January 22-February 14, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars):
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An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein is a tribute to Silverstein's gleeful and, at times, ghoulish humor. The evening is made up of ten delectable helpings of Silverstein (definitely for adults only!). Culled from his various play series, most of them are more in the mode of sketches than one-act plays. Most set the mind to buzzing with new ways of seeing and understanding, and most are hilarious even while being sometimes painful.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $15-$25
Info Phone: 1-800-838-3006
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Dates & Times
Dates:
January 22-February 14, 2010Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm -
Venue Info
535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Parking Info
Free street after 3pm and nearby lot parking available. Parking garage is three doors down.
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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: An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein
"Strange Pickings elicit plenty of laughs"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, Ca, Feb 08, 2010
So there's no real way to describe this collection of short plays except that they are just RANDOM and BIZARRE. A bit twisted, certainly sick, and at times a cross between a double dog dare and a... Expand
So there's no real way to describe this collection of short plays except that they are just RANDOM and BIZARRE. A bit twisted, certainly sick, and at times a cross between a double dog dare and a therapy session gone wrong. What I really loved about this was it would have been easy for the actors to "phone it in" and knowing that much of what they are saying is absurd, the production could have been little more than experimental performance art. But they didn't. They were 100% committed to the reality and sincerity of every line and it WORKED! Many of the peices dragged on just a bit too long, but the actors were masterful and the blocking accented the playful side of Shel's writing. A great effort. Theatre ran a bit warm and was sold out so take that into consideration and get tickets in advance and dress in layers for comfort. Collapse
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Event Name: An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein
"Amazing Cast and Fantastic Acts!"
Review posted by: Admiration for the Arts from East Bay, CA, Feb 07, 2010
The play consists of several short acts by the author of the childrens book "The Giving Tree". All the acts are well written with a dark and witty overtone. This cast of 6 individuals give each act... Expand
The play consists of several short acts by the author of the childrens book "The Giving Tree". All the acts are well written with a dark and witty overtone. This cast of 6 individuals give each act depth and meaning, as well as providing an amazing sense of comedic timing. Very small intimate stage with limited set and costume, creates a strong emphasis on how talented this cast really is. Each actor played at least 3 different characters, showing great diversity in both direction and skill. Keep an eye on these 6 actors, they will move mountains! From deceptive birthdays, to suicide games, to bag lady transformations, to awkwardly forward prostitutes, to laundromat impostors, there is never a dull moment! Overall, GREAT Direction and production of a show. Highly recommended for ages 15 and up! After all, it is an "adult evening". Collapse
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