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    San Jose Repertory Theatre

    San Jose Rep is a professional theatre company serving San Jose and the surrounding Santa Clara Valley. Season productions consist of exciting, challenging, entertaining and evocative plays selected from classical and contemporary periods.

    Under the artistic direction of Timothy Near, San Jose Rep is the only fully professional regional theatre in the South Bay, annually presenting six mainstage shows and offering an extensive community outreach program.

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      San Jose Repertory Theatre

      101 Paseo de San Antonio
      San Jose, CA 95113-2603

      Phone: 408-367-7266

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Very funny"
        Review posted by: catherine from San Jose, CA, Oct 04, 2008

        The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.

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        The actors were excellent and truly portrays the story. The play itself was well-written with the right balance between light and dark. Truly a play for anyone.

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Fabulous!!!!!"
        Review posted by: Lena from Santa Cruz, CA USA, Sep 25, 2008

        I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!

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        I think It had a real affect on all the audience. All the characters were unique and incredible!!! I laughed till it hurt! It was so realistic, I felt I was part of the story. You guys Rock!!

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Laughed out loud!"
        Review posted by: April from San Jose, CA, Sep 09, 2008

        It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie... Expand

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        It's been a long time since I've seen a live theatre production that made me laugh so hard. Great performances all around. In fact, while Louis Lotorto was absolutely fabulous as the lead, Charlie Baker; one of the standouts was 'villain' Owen Musser, played by James Asher. It's sometimes harder to play the villain than the hero and in this case he effectively rides the line between being very funny and also disturbing. Collapse

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        4 out of 5 stars rating "Funny Stuff"
        Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Sep 08, 2008

        The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.

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        The rep has been getting better and better over the last few years and this show is their best yet. Solid casting, beautiful technical elements, and a fun script make this an enjoyable evening.

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Don't miss it"
        Review posted by: Ralph from Sunnyvale, CA, Sep 06, 2008

        Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.

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        Very funny. Six main characters, very unique. Plot was a bit on the 'farce' side, but the actors made it work. A few scenes that had the audience in stitches. Good plot, nice ending. Check it out.

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      • Event Name: The Foreigner
        5 out of 5 stars rating "Very entertaining production"
        Review posted by: Marge from San Jose, CA, Sep 05, 2008

        This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.

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        This show is hilarious; every actor is perfectly cast and the set, staging, lighting and sound effects are great.

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      • Event Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
        1.5 out of 5 stars rating "Pretty, Choppy, and Dull"
        Review posted by: Liz S from San Jose, CA, May 24, 2008

        I went into this show with few expectations, and yet I was so disappointed that I walked out at intermission--only the second time I've ever done so. (I see upwards of 6-12 plays per year.) The... Expand

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        I went into this show with few expectations, and yet I was so disappointed that I walked out at intermission--only the second time I've ever done so. (I see upwards of 6-12 plays per year.) The writing and direction seemed to be the primary problems, and it's hard to know where to start, so much was wrong. Show, don't tell! The endless narration chopped up the flow of the already convoluted story and detracted from the action it attempted to describe. The "everyone plays Hyde except Jeckyll and the maid" idea was interesting, but failed on stage. In 2008, making the "reveal" that Jeckyll is Hyde into a "climax" just doesn't work at all. Overacting plagued the major characters to the point of being Shatneresque. Minor characters were way too numerous and so one-dimensional as to become indistinguishable from one another. Audio problems sometimes drowned out the actors. The lone bright spot was the set, which was both pretty and spooky. Collapse

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      • Event Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
        4.5 out of 5 stars rating "Beautiful and Different"
        Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, May 17, 2008

        The rep is turning it's game around and appealing to a younger and different crowd with this exciting and techically masterful piece of theatre. From the secdond you sit down the gorgeou set,... Expand

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        The rep is turning it's game around and appealing to a younger and different crowd with this exciting and techically masterful piece of theatre. From the secdond you sit down the gorgeou set, fantastic lights, flawless sound, and brillant stage direction almost outshine the script. Add to that some of the best physical and versatile acting I've seen in a long time and this is a great night. Clever, different, and engaging, new theatre! Collapse

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      • Event Name: This Wonderful Life
        4 out of 5 stars rating "See the movie, see the show"
        Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Dec 18, 2007

        The technical theatre alone in this show is well worth the hour and 20 minute performance. Having never seen the mocie, I'm sure I missed some, but still was able to follow along and enjoy it. There's... Expand

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        The technical theatre alone in this show is well worth the hour and 20 minute performance. Having never seen the mocie, I'm sure I missed some, but still was able to follow along and enjoy it. There's really not a bad seat in the house, and the sound design and lighting design along with the set and prop design deserve special kudos. There was a warm smile on my face throughout the show. A wonderful version of a movie I certainly will catch this season. Collapse

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      • Event Name: This Wonderful Life
        5 out of 5 stars rating "A Wonderful One Man Show! A Must See!"
        Review posted by: Carl Franzen from San Jose, CA, Dec 07, 2007

        What a GREAT show! If you love this classic film, you will love this one man show! A great Holiday treat for the whole family! A Must see!

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        What a GREAT show! If you love this classic film, you will love this one man show! A great Holiday treat for the whole family! A Must see!

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