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Organization
San Jose Stage Company
Founded in 1983, San Jose Stage Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to producing the works of contemporary playwrights that speak to the conditions, hopes and fears of all mankind. Considered by some critics as the Bay Area's premier Off-Broadway Theatre, San Jose Stage Company has received critical acclaim for many of its productions, both nationally and internationally.
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Contact Info
San Jose Stage Company
490 S. 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95113Phone: 408-283-7142
Fax: 408-283-7146
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Upcoming Events
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"The Seafarer - a unique holiday show"
Review posted by: Oscar from Campbell, CA, Dec 18, 2009
A fantastic show. The actors blew me away with their performances and the show, while not the usual holiday fare, is touching and endearing. Another wonderful show from San Jose Stage.
A fantastic show. The actors blew me away with their performances and the show, while not the usual holiday fare, is touching and endearing. Another wonderful show from San Jose Stage.
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"'Seafarer' a nice way to warm up Christmas (w/out whisky)"
Review posted by: Tim Brauhn from San Jose, CA USA, Dec 11, 2009
San Jose Stage Company's "The Seafarer" left me craving a few fingers of whiskey. Normally that's a bad thing. Here it was welcome. Seafarer is a tight, crisp and funny production. It kept me glued... Expand
San Jose Stage Company's "The Seafarer" left me craving a few fingers of whiskey. Normally that's a bad thing. Here it was welcome. Seafarer is a tight, crisp and funny production. It kept me glued in and never let me go. It's that rare play that combines some pretty huge ideas like heaven and hell but still manages to transition back to crude language and alcoholism without missing a beat. Well worth the visit - congratulations to the cast and director. Collapse
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"Intimate Theater, with great cast and performances"
Review posted by: Keith Taylor from Mountain View, Dec 09, 2009
OK, yes, I love live theater. San Jose Stage's theater is small, intimate, and produces innovative performances - Seafarer was one not to miss. See it! (or anything at SJ Stage.)
OK, yes, I love live theater. San Jose Stage's theater is small, intimate, and produces innovative performances - Seafarer was one not to miss. See it! (or anything at SJ Stage.)
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"Great experience"
Review posted by: L. Wrightsman from San Jose, Ca , Dec 09, 2009
This was our first time at the San Jose Stage Company. We enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and comfortable arrangement of the seating. We chose the play on a whim, not really knowing what to expect,... Expand
This was our first time at the San Jose Stage Company. We enjoyed the intimate atmosphere and comfortable arrangement of the seating. We chose the play on a whim, not really knowing what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the presentation. We enjoyed the actors and the story very much. We've attended plays around the country from high end Broadway to community theater and find ourselves gravitating to the smaller companies. We always appreciate finding another outstanding playhouse. We will return for other offerings. Collapse
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"Were they Irish?"
Comment posted by: John G. Daly from San Jose CA, Dec 03, 2009
I have always felt that if you can't get a group of actors to speak the accent well and consistently then maybe you should forgo the accents altogether.
I have always felt that if you can't get a group of actors to speak the accent well and consistently then maybe you should forgo the accents altogether.
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"Great Surprise"
Review posted by: Josh from San Jose, Dec 01, 2009
I don't usually like Christmas plays because so many of them are all the same, predictable. This play at San Jose Stage Co. is a surprisingly different approach to the Christmas season, but still has... Expand
I don't usually like Christmas plays because so many of them are all the same, predictable. This play at San Jose Stage Co. is a surprisingly different approach to the Christmas season, but still has something to say and leaves you with a positive feeling at the end. The actors are really believable (especially "Richard" and "Mr. Lockheart") and the whole thing was very well directed. I would recommend this to anyone who likes theater but is tired of the usual Christmas stories. Collapse
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"The Seafarer"
Review posted by: Laurie from calif, Nov 26, 2009
Excellent play Don't miss this one!
Excellent play Don't miss this one!
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"Great Start..."
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Nov 24, 2009
This play had one of the strongest first 25 minutes, but unfortunately I think we lose a lot of momentum as the plays go on. Inconsistant accents, some over the top choices, and some challenges with... Expand
This play had one of the strongest first 25 minutes, but unfortunately I think we lose a lot of momentum as the plays go on. Inconsistant accents, some over the top choices, and some challenges with the direction particularly in the second act made this not my favorite at the Stage. Great set and props, music was perfect, and 2 1/2 GREAT performances weren't enough to make up for some writing that needed some editing and some unexpected flat characters. I wanted to like it so much more than I did, but just couldn't get into it after the first third. Collapse
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Event Name: The Seafarer
"A Holiday Play for GrownUps: 5 STARS"
Review posted by: Cindy from Santa Cruz, California, Nov 23, 2009
McPherson's fantastic script involves the kind of family and friends and strange visitors we endure as well as embrace at the Holidays and the temptations,regrets and hopes that they seem to bring... Expand
McPherson's fantastic script involves the kind of family and friends and strange visitors we endure as well as embrace at the Holidays and the temptations,regrets and hopes that they seem to bring into our homes with them. But this isnt a play of candlelit wistful longing looks to the past or brave smiles at the thought of Christmas' to come. This is a Christmas play of the hardliving,hardhearted sort set in McPherson's hardscrable modern day Ireland. Most of the Christmas Spirits here are of the bottled kind with one smooth talking and frightening exception. For audience and characters theres laughter to be had as the Christmas Eve festivities get underway, most certainly a cold shiver of fear as the night wears on and maybe a tear or two as Christmas day dawns. The script's comedic moments perfectly temper the dark undercurrents. These amazing actors and their great director show us aspects ,good and bad, of the characters we're sure we'll never see when they're introduced. Collapse
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Event Name: The Pillowman
"Can't snooze on this 'Pillow'"
Review posted by: John mai from San Jose, Oct 15, 2009
San Jose Stage again 'walks the edge' successfully. Just don't walk in thinking that this is another comedy or musical presentation. Interesting that this is an appropriate 'Halloween Season'... Expand
San Jose Stage again 'walks the edge' successfully. Just don't walk in thinking that this is another comedy or musical presentation. Interesting that this is an appropriate 'Halloween Season' presentation. Intriguing indicator of the Human Condition .. In this case it makes you wonder a little about the author and where his head is at. Collapse
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Past Events
11/18/09-
12/20/09The Seafarer
San Jose Stage Theater09/23/09-
10/18/09The Pillowman
San Jose Stage Theater06/29/09 Monday Night Live
San Jose Stage Theater05/27/09-
07/05/09The Great American Trailer Park Musical
San Jose Stage Theater04/01/09-
04/26/09Always...Patsy Cline
San Jose Stage Theater02/11/09-
03/08/09I Am My Own Wife
San Jose Stage Theater11/19/08-
12/21/08Every Christmas Story Ever Told
San Jose Stage Theater10/08/08-
11/02/08The Turn of the Screw
San Jose Stage Theater07/30/08-
09/21/08Altar Boyz
San Jose Stage Theater04/02/08-
04/27/08Blade to the Heat
San Jose Stage Theater02/06/08-
03/02/08Glengarry Glen Ross
San Jose Stage Theater11/14/07-
12/23/07A Tuna Christmas
San Jose Stage Theater09/19/07-
10/14/07The Diary of Anne Frank
San Jose Stage Theater08/03/07-
08/25/07Not A Genuine Black Man
San Jose Stage Theater06/25/07 Monday Night Live
San Jose Stage Theater05/30/07-
07/08/07Beehive
San Jose Stage Theater04/04/07-
04/29/07The White House Murder Case
San Jose Stage Theater02/07/07-
03/04/07Gibraltar
San Jose Stage Theater11/15/06-
12/10/06Greater Tuna
San Jose Stage Theater09/20/06-
10/15/06Lil' Darlin'
San Jose Stage Theater07/05/06-
07/23/06Idols of the King
California Theatre06/26/06 Monday Night Live!
San Jose Stage Theater05/31/06-
07/09/06Urinetown, The Musical
San Jose Stage Theater04/05/06-
04/30/06True West
San Jose Stage Theater02/19/06 Evolution Debate
San Jose Stage Theater02/08/06-
03/05/06Inherit the Wind
San Jose Stage Theater12/05/05 Freeze! - Staged Reading
San Jose Stage Theater11/16/05-
12/11/05The Sugar Bean Sisters
San Jose Stage Theater09/21/05-
10/16/05Tenders in the Fog
San Jose Stage Theater07/13/05-
07/31/05Idols of the King
California Theatre06/01/05-
06/26/05Brilliant! The Blinding Enlightenment of Nikola Tesla
San Jose Stage Theater02/09/05-
03/06/05The Lonesome West
San Jose Stage Theater11/24/04-
12/19/04The Woman in Black
San Jose Stage Theater09/29/04-
10/24/04The Glass Menagerie
San Jose Stage Theater06/02/04-
06/27/04UG: A Stone-Age Musical Comedy
San Jose Stage Theater04/14/04-
05/09/04The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
San Jose Stage Theater02/18/04-
03/14/04Misery
San Jose Stage Theater11/26/03-
12/21/03The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
San Jose Stage Theater10/26/03-
10/25/03Post-Show Discussion of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story with Maria Elena Holly
10/25/03 San Jose Stage Company Fundraiser: An Evening with Maria Elena Holly
08/13/03-
10/26/03Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
San Jose Stage Theater06/30/03 Monday Night Live!
San Jose Stage Theater06/04/03-
06/29/03I Hate Hamlet
San Jose Stage Theater04/18/03-
05/04/03Downtown Arts Series
San Jose Stage Theater03/19/03-
04/13/03BUT FIRST...SAMMY SHORE!
San Jose Stage Theater01/29/03-
02/23/03Ghosts
San Jose Stage Theater11/27/02-
12/22/02Incorruptible
San Jose Stage Theater10/02/02-
10/27/02A Skull in Connemara
San Jose Stage Theater06/12/02-
07/28/02Fuddy Meers
San Jose Stage Theater12/31/69 Altar Boyz
San Jose Stage Theater
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