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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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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Right Place, Right Time
"I was in the Right Place and the Right Time"
Review posted by: Dave Eisbach from San Jose, Ca., Jan 29, 2010
I found the play outrageous and funny at the same time. I laughed, I enjoyed. The actors were laudatory. This is certainly a credit to the RTE. Go see it!!!
I found the play outrageous and funny at the same time. I laughed, I enjoyed. The actors were laudatory. This is certainly a credit to the RTE. Go see it!!!
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Event Name: Right Place, Right Time
"So Funny!"
Review posted by: Kay Williams from Denver, Colorado, Jan 29, 2010
This is one of the funniest plays I've seen in a long time! We were on vacation in SJ and stumbled onto the Renegade Experimental Theater doing a premier of a young playwright from the east coast, Lia... Expand
This is one of the funniest plays I've seen in a long time! We were on vacation in SJ and stumbled onto the Renegade Experimental Theater doing a premier of a young playwright from the east coast, Lia Romeo. The dialogue is smart and quick, and the story quite unexpected. Total enjoyment, and a great evening's entertainment. We highly recommend it. Collapse
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Event Name: Right Place, Right Time
"Marriage Shmarriage"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, Ca, Jan 25, 2010
An interesting look at love, romance, marriage, and what it really takes to be happy. This modern farce had a healthy portion of melodrama, over the top affected and stereotypical performances, but... Expand
An interesting look at love, romance, marriage, and what it really takes to be happy. This modern farce had a healthy portion of melodrama, over the top affected and stereotypical performances, but for the most part they worked well with the quick wit and pace of the script. Excellent technical elements including fantastic costuming, props, and set, really showed off the actors who in turn showed off the writing. A nice collaborative ensemble effort worthy of Renegade's high standard for presenting an "alternative voice". Plenty of smirks and chuckles throughout. Collapse
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Event Name: Right Place, Right Time
"Right Place, Right Time."
Review posted by: SP from San Jose, CA , Jan 24, 2010
Well, "Right Place, Right Time" for me too ! Absolutely fascinating play, the ultimate comment on the craziness of our media infused psyche, well written and wonderfully performed at the small... Expand
Well, "Right Place, Right Time" for me too ! Absolutely fascinating play, the ultimate comment on the craziness of our media infused psyche, well written and wonderfully performed at the small Hoover Theater. I have now seen this production twice and will see it again this week end ! And I am looking forward to more great things coming from play write Lia Romeo ! Collapse
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Event Name: Right Place, Right Time
"Smary, sassy and very funny."
Review posted by: IBBillyJ from SJ, Jan 24, 2010
I greatly enjoyed RTE's production of Right Place, Right Time. The show is wonderfully written and the quirky characters are played perfectly by the talented cast. We were treated to a non-stop stream... Expand
I greatly enjoyed RTE's production of Right Place, Right Time. The show is wonderfully written and the quirky characters are played perfectly by the talented cast. We were treated to a non-stop stream of fast and funny dialog and an ending that will keep you thinking about the show for quite a while. Highly resommended! Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Interesting Dynamics."
Review posted by: John Degnan from San Jose, CA, Dec 03, 2009
I found “The Shape of Things” to be a well organized production; it was quite obvious to me that a lot of thought had been put into the execution of the script. I’d say talented actors and good... Expand
I found “The Shape of Things” to be a well organized production; it was quite obvious to me that a lot of thought had been put into the execution of the script. I’d say talented actors and good directing are the main reason why I liked this performance. Even with a simple set, it was possible to become completely immersed in the world of the play. I feel the use of a simple set really allowed you to use your imagination in creating the scene, rather than be overly elaborate and force one to imagine a specific setting. The creation of the world of the play was also greatly aided by a well assembled soundtrack accompanying the performance. The script and story line was also quite entertaining, and ends with a nice twist. Without spoiling anything, this play is quite engaging and you may find yourself feeling as if you are a part of the performance! This really enhanced my experience, and I would recommend this production of “The Shape of Things.” Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Shape of Things"
Review posted by: Agustina Aguilar from Californina, USA, Dec 01, 2009
The play the "Shape of Things" portraying what a person is willing to do for a loved one. Adam and Evelyn are the main characters that protray this situation. Adam has no limits to when it comes to... Expand
The play the "Shape of Things" portraying what a person is willing to do for a loved one. Adam and Evelyn are the main characters that protray this situation. Adam has no limits to when it comes to whatever "suggestions" evelyn will give him. Whether it be to change his hair or to get plastic surgery. Adam is willing to do it because he has never had the attention of any girl. He does all this for Evelyn. Philip is Adam's roomate who comes off as a jerk, but in the end we see him break of his shell and show his sensative side. The conclusion was definetly a big turning point in the play. Also my favorite part because it shows the actual changes a person is willing to make for another. I definetly loved the conlcusion to this play. It tied all my different points of view on what could happen into one schocking revelation. This play was great. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"Shape of Things"
Review posted by: Krystian Rutledge from san jose, ca, Dec 01, 2009
the shape of things, produced and directed by Kathleen was an excellent play that took real-life situations and twisted them into excitement, drama and an adventure. The actors overall, acted... Expand
the shape of things, produced and directed by Kathleen was an excellent play that took real-life situations and twisted them into excitement, drama and an adventure. The actors overall, acted with excellence and there was no moment i was able to doze off. The use of the pictures brought me into the world and made me believe, that i too was part of the cast. Although Adam and Evelyn's relationship was great due to certain circumstances the characters began to change and adam found that he was his own antigonist. Without ruining the play i would say that each character experienced a life changing situation that almost everybody could relate too. In closing this play was great, although the pictures were confusing, the story- line, plot, lighting and use of blocking was on point. I learned so much about life and has inspired me to think of how i am going to face situations from now on. Congrats cast and crew. Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"the shape of things"
Review posted by: vargas,l from san jose , california, Dec 01, 2009
i really enjoyes this performance, the set gave it an intersesting feel that was unexpected, the ending completely had me in shock, great story line, great acfting, great directing.the two main actors... Expand
i really enjoyes this performance, the set gave it an intersesting feel that was unexpected, the ending completely had me in shock, great story line, great acfting, great directing.the two main actors really brought the play to life, i felt as tho i was the only one there, all i was wondering was what was going to happen next,a little dissapointed on how the ending happened, broke my heart but it was my fist play and i truly enjoyed it . Collapse
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Event Name: The Shape of Things
"MINI REVIEW of The Shape of Things"
Review posted by: Cecilia Lopez from San Jose, CA, Dec 01, 2009
The play, The Shape of Things, written by Neil Labute and directed by Kathleen Normington, was an attention-grabbing story that surprised the entire audience in the end. The actors of this play did a... Expand
The play, The Shape of Things, written by Neil Labute and directed by Kathleen Normington, was an attention-grabbing story that surprised the entire audience in the end. The actors of this play did a very good job in portraying their character. The story was very captive, especially toward the beginning and how the main characters met. The two main characters, Adam and Evelyn, had a happy relationship, Adam had never gotten so much attention from a girl, which is why he would change everything Evelyn suggested, whether it was physical or drastic. Many things surprised me toward the end. The character that played Adam’s roommate, Phillip was very interesting to me. He came off as a stubborn and insensitive male, but toward the end he ended up coming off as the good guy who got hurt toward the end. All in all, even if the end was harsh and drastic, it was my favorite part of the play because I learned a new meaning to art Collapse
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Past Events
01/22/10-
02/06/10Right Place, Right Time
Historic Hoover Theatre11/06/09-
11/21/09The Shape of Things
Historic Hoover Theatre09/11/09-
09/26/09Bug
Historic Hoover Theatre08/22/09 Renegade Theatre Experiment FunRAZOR
01/23/09-
02/07/09A Clockwork Orange
Historic Hoover Theatre11/07/08-
11/22/08Mr. Marmalade
Historic Hoover Theatre09/05/08-
09/20/08The Book of Liz
Historic Hoover Theatre11/10/07-
12/02/07Wiley and the Hairy Man
Historic Hoover Theatre09/07/07-
09/22/07Americana Absurdum
Historic Hoover Theatre07/13/07-
07/28/07Noah Johnson
Historic Hoover Theatre05/19/07 Renegade Theatre Experiment Hosts FundRAZOR 2007
01/25/07-
02/10/07Titus Andronicus
Historic Hoover Theatre11/02/06-
11/25/06Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Historic Hoover Theatre09/09/06 Fight for Your Rights Party
Historic Hoover Theatre09/07/06-
09/23/06Bill of (W)Rights
Historic Hoover Theatre07/13/06-
07/29/06The PornoZombies
Historic Hoover Theatre02/02/06-
02/18/06Waiting to Dance
Historic Hoover Theatre11/03/05-
11/26/05The BFG
Historic Hoover Theatre10/08/05 Renegade Theatre Experiment FundRAZOR
09/15/05-
10/01/05Skyscraper
Historic Hoover Theatre07/14/05-
07/30/05Lorca in a Green Dress
Historic Hoover Theatre05/07/05 Siete de Mayo Casino & Auction Fundraiser
Historic Hoover Theatre07/29/04-
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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