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Organization
Renegade Theatre Experiment
Renegade Theatre Experiment (RTE), a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, unites a group of artists with a shared desire to express their identities through a variety of performance techniques. As a collective, RTE thrives on the initiative of its members in finding and creating bold works of art which speak loudly to the community and the Bay Area.
This theatre company produces works of intellect and catharsis which stimulate the mind and the heart, the body and the soul. Drama, music, dance and improvisation provide opportunities to share in the experience of being human -- to think, to cry, to rage, to laugh, to love, to wonder.
RTE's mailing address is listed below. Its performances are regularly held at the Historic Hoover Theatre, located at 1635 Park Avenue in San Jose.
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Contact Info
Renegade Theatre Experiment
1346 The Alameda, Suite 7-265
San Jose, CA 95126Phone: 408-493-0783
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Current Events
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Upcoming Events
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"The Shape Of Things"
Comment posted by: Mayra Zamora from San Jose Ca. USA, Nov 20, 2009
The Shape of Things was an amazing play that really made me think about the meaning of art. The characters were rally amazing because it was like you were actually seeing someone in real life... Expand
The Shape of Things was an amazing play that really made me think about the meaning of art. The characters were rally amazing because it was like you were actually seeing someone in real life fighting. One thing that captured my attention was the scene design. It did not have a lot of props only pictures that really put the mood for the play. I think not alot of props were needed because the only thing you would be paying attention was the actors and the passion they acted with. Whether we like it or not everyone knows that many of us have changed for the person we love to be with. This is exactly what happened to Adam in this play. Sometimes we don not really notice of the changes we are making in our life until someone points them out for us. That is when others question themselves aobut whether you are doing it because you want to or just to please your significant other. Sometimes our significan other can uses us as an experiment to see how much you can change about yourself. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Outstanding Show"
Review posted by: Anusha Singh from Hayward, CA USA, Nov 20, 2009
The production was very unique in a sense where it took the aspect of manipulation to an extreme level.Most people can relate to the relationship between Evelyn and Adam;basically changing their whole... Expand
The production was very unique in a sense where it took the aspect of manipulation to an extreme level.Most people can relate to the relationship between Evelyn and Adam;basically changing their whole lifestyle or doing things a person wouldn't normally do, all out of being in love.I really liked Evelyn's dominant and manipulative character;in the scene where Evelyn and Phillip got into an arugment, really demonstrated that Evelyn is a dominant person&by; seeing the transformation of Adam revealed that Evelyn has him wrapped around her finger.All the actors did an amazing job fitting into their character.However,Evelyn had me amazed from the start and left me shocked at the end.A new found love turned into an humiliating project.It was interesting to see how manipulation in the form of an art experiment can transform peoples lifes.The set was very simple, it could have been done a bit differently to engage the audience more; the use of colors can be helpful.I give it an A+- A must see! Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"The Shape of Things"
Review posted by: B.A.J. from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 19, 2009
The Shape of Things was an amazing play that really makes one think about what art is, and about relationships. Many people do change for their significant other, whether the change is unconscious or... Expand
The Shape of Things was an amazing play that really makes one think about what art is, and about relationships. Many people do change for their significant other, whether the change is unconscious or not. One thing that really stood out to me for this play was that none of the characters at the end were truly victims,they had all done something wrong and it was difficult to fully sympathize with any. The actors and actresses were great, they made the entire storyline seem extremely believable, I got so caught up in the story, and never saw the end coming. The set was absolutely amazing as well, I really liked the idea of using snaps of various body parts of the characters and shifting them around until only Adam's were left. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Success at Hoover Theater"
Review posted by: A. Casino from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 19, 2009
"The Shape of Things" was a hit! It is a classic Adam and Eve plot with a modern touch. This twisted love story takes you on all the ups and downs in a real relationship with a surprising twist at the... Expand
"The Shape of Things" was a hit! It is a classic Adam and Eve plot with a modern touch. This twisted love story takes you on all the ups and downs in a real relationship with a surprising twist at the end. The actors gave impressive performances for such complex characters. Even though there were only four characters that shared the stage, each of them did an excellent job at entertaining the audience. They were natural in their ability to create believeable relationships. This allowed the viewers to relate and be engaged throughout the entire performance. The set was very simple but effective. The black and white pictures were symbolic and reflected one of the themes of the play- man's obsession with his physical appearance. I enjoyed this play and highly recommend it to all. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"The Shape of Thing review"
Review posted by: andtngu from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 18, 2009
I just recently saw the play “The Shape of Things” at the Historic Hoover Theatre on November 15, 2009 and I thought the play was great because the plot to me is very similar to how relationship in... Expand
I just recently saw the play “The Shape of Things” at the Historic Hoover Theatre on November 15, 2009 and I thought the play was great because the plot to me is very similar to how relationship in college is like. The actors did a great job portraying college students like when they were playing video games in the dorm and I like how they created the sound of a video game going on. I also like how in one scene where the actors sits in with the audience which I thought made the performance a little fun. I also like how when the scene changes I saw the actors moving the pictures in the back ground which I thought made me felt like I was watching some TV show. The only thing I didn’t like about the play was at the end the actors didn’t come out to give a bow. Over all I would recommend people to go see this play because it was fun, had a lot of romance and the actors did a great job performing their part. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"One of the best shows I have seen"
Review posted by: Joanne Martin from Santa Clara, CA, Nov 15, 2009
I was blown away by how all elements of this production came together to create an intriguing and compelling piece of theatre. Brilliantly acted and directed, scene design was amazing and... Expand
I was blown away by how all elements of this production came together to create an intriguing and compelling piece of theatre. Brilliantly acted and directed, scene design was amazing and flawlessly done, costumes were spot on for the characters, the sound design was brilliant and the lighting design was excellent. I can't wait to see more great theatre on this level from Renegade Theatre Experiment! Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Strong show"
Review posted by: Charli B. from San Jose, CA, Nov 15, 2009
This script is one of Labute's better efforts, and this production does the source material proud. The scenic design is inspired, and the performances on the part of this talented young cast are... Expand
This script is one of Labute's better efforts, and this production does the source material proud. The scenic design is inspired, and the performances on the part of this talented young cast are uniformly solid. The staging leaves a bit to be desired and didn't live up to the excellent work of the actors and technicians. The blocking was sometimes awkward, cutting the audience out, and while there were moments of engaging business and physical interaction, others lacked dynamic action that could have contributed a lot to the story and characters. This was my second visit to Renegade, and it's definitely a company to watch. I highly recommend their most recent effort. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Unbelievable"
Review posted by: Icia from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 15, 2009
The Shape of Things was unbelievable. I took my boyfriend to watch it with me and we both had good things to say about it. I love how the pictures were left throughout the entire play, but was... Expand
The Shape of Things was unbelievable. I took my boyfriend to watch it with me and we both had good things to say about it. I love how the pictures were left throughout the entire play, but was arranged differently so that the actors could work around it. I have yet to understand the meaning of the pictures and what role it plays. The actors played their characters very well. i found myself hating one of the characters because i felt he was annoying, but that was the character's purpose. The actors accomplished their purpose and their character. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"A Very Good Twist!!"
Review posted by: Kimlyn from San Jose, CA USA, Nov 15, 2009
The Shape of Things is a must see with a compelling story and unexpected twist! The actors/actresses did a splendid job and the characters were portrayed very well. Kathleen Normington did a good job... Expand
The Shape of Things is a must see with a compelling story and unexpected twist! The actors/actresses did a splendid job and the characters were portrayed very well. Kathleen Normington did a good job directing the play. The play was entertaining and humorous. It was an outstanding performance and I highly recommended to others to attend. Evelyn performed so well that left audience jaw dropped. Adam acted with strong emotions that can connect with the audience. Overall, the play was quiet interesting and entertaining with a twist that left the audience mind opened and stunned. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"The Shape of Thngs"
Review posted by: Dan from Woodside, CA, Nov 15, 2009
Bottom line, is the play worth seeing? Yes, if you're not adverse to enjoying your art unsweetened, as is my preference. I've read and seen other Labute plays and short stores (Fat Pig was excellent)... Expand
Bottom line, is the play worth seeing? Yes, if you're not adverse to enjoying your art unsweetened, as is my preference. I've read and seen other Labute plays and short stores (Fat Pig was excellent) but found this script less complex and compelling than others - though the ending caught me by surprise and I smiled all the way home. I've also seen other works by Renegage Theatre and their overall staging/acting is ok. Though I gotta say, whoever selects the various music played during this performances (and others) deserves and A+ as it really adds to the performance. One other thing, Renegade's technique of melding the audience and actors worked very well (ain't gonna give it away - go and see for yourself!). Collapse
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Past Events
09/11/09-
09/26/09Bug
Historic Hoover Theater08/22/09 Renegade Theatre Experiment FunRAZOR
01/23/09-
02/07/09A Clockwork Orange
Historic Hoover Theater11/07/08-
11/22/08Mr. Marmalade
Historic Hoover Theater09/05/08-
09/20/08The Book of Liz
Historic Hoover Theater11/10/07-
12/02/07Wiley and the Hairy Man
Historic Hoover Theater09/07/07-
09/22/07Americana Absurdum
Historic Hoover Theater07/13/07-
07/28/07Noah Johnson
Historic Hoover Theater05/19/07 Renegade Theatre Experiment Hosts FundRAZOR 2007
01/25/07-
02/10/07Titus Andronicus
Historic Hoover Theater11/02/06-
11/25/06Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Historic Hoover Theater09/09/06 Fight for Your Rights Party
Historic Hoover Theater09/07/06-
09/23/06Bill of (W)Rights
Historic Hoover Theater07/13/06-
07/29/06The PornoZombies
Historic Hoover Theater02/02/06-
02/18/06Waiting to Dance
Historic Hoover Theater11/03/05-
11/26/05The BFG
Historic Hoover Theater10/08/05 Renegade Theatre Experiment FundRAZOR
09/15/05-
10/01/05Skyscraper
Historic Hoover Theater07/14/05-
07/30/05Lorca in a Green Dress
Historic Hoover Theater05/07/05 Siete de Mayo Casino & Auction Fundraiser
Historic Hoover Theater07/29/04-
08/14/04Conserving Melissa
06/10/04-
06/26/04Goner
04/15/04-
05/01/04Macbeth
City Lights Theater07/23/03-
08/09/03Eat the Runt
06/04/03-
06/21/03The Dice House
06/20/02-
06/29/02SIN
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