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Organization
City Lights Theater Company
City Lights Theater Company, a nonprofit organization, produces a season of six plays per year in its intimate 108-seat venue. It is committed to presenting exhilarating, thought-provoking plays that speak strongly to its audiences. It actively develops and produces new plays through its New Play Readers Series, some of which become produced as part of a regular season.
City Lights encourages the growth of smaller theatre companies through its Spotlight Series, in which a diverse group of performing artists are hosted in the City Lights theatre and provided with publicity and box office services for their productions. The company also offers a Youth and Education Program which offers ticket discounts, free study guides and other opportunities. In addition, City Lights is widely regarded as a nurturing space in which many up-and-coming actors, directors, designers and technicians are given an opportunity to develop their theatre skills alongside seasoned professionals.
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Contact Info
City Lights Theater Company
529 S. 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95112Phone: 408-295-4200
Fax: 408-295-8318
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Upcoming Events
11/19/09-
12/20/09Another Night Before Christmas
City Lights Theater01/21/10-
02/21/10Dead Man Walking
City Lights Theater03/18/10-
04/18/10Cyrano de Bergerac
City Lights Theater05/20/10-
06/20/10Second Weekend in September
City Lights Theater07/22/10-
08/29/10Rent
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Outstanding Performance"
Review posted by: KNickell from Fremont, CA USA, Oct 17, 2009
We were blown away. What a fantastic presentation! All the actors were right on. We especially enjoyed John Romano. His timing was perfect. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.
We were blown away. What a fantastic presentation! All the actors were right on. We especially enjoyed John Romano. His timing was perfect. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Great acting"
Review posted by: KH from San Jose, CA, Oct 15, 2009
Very different story and interesting, nice twist with the funny bits too. Well done, such good acting.
Very different story and interesting, nice twist with the funny bits too. Well done, such good acting.
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Thought-Provoking Theatre"
Review posted by: Stefan Fisher from Valley of Heart's Delight, CA, Oct 07, 2009
City Lights has done it again with this wonderful production. You will be moved, entertained and made to think. Go see this show.
City Lights has done it again with this wonderful production. You will be moved, entertained and made to think. Go see this show.
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Excellent evening of entertainment"
Review posted by: Randy Cross from San Jose, CA, Oct 01, 2009
I am a season subscriber to City Lights because I have always found their productions to be first rate. This is certainly true for "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot". As you would expect, this is a... Expand
I am a season subscriber to City Lights because I have always found their productions to be first rate. This is certainly true for "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot". As you would expect, this is a courtroom drama with some excellent unexpected comedy scenes. This production has a large cast composed of very talented actors each creating believable complete characters. All of the major characters were extremely well portrayed including Judas, Jesus, St. Matthew, Mother Teresa, Sigmund Freud, the Judge and Baliff. Special recogntion should be given to John Romano (as a hilarious prosecuter), Alika Ululani Spencer (as a sexy and very competent defence attourney), Jake Vincent (as a mob-boss-like Pontius Pilate), and Jeff Clarke (as a delightfully wicked Satan). In short, plan to attend this play - you won't be disappointed. Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Provoking"
Review posted by: SBG from Menlo Park, Sep 26, 2009
I was stunned by the overall talent and endurance of this cast. The actor(Romano)and actress(Alika) playing the lawyers have created engaging and entertaining characters that are on stage most of... Expand
I was stunned by the overall talent and endurance of this cast. The actor(Romano)and actress(Alika) playing the lawyers have created engaging and entertaining characters that are on stage most of the show! What focus and strength! Jeff Clark as Satan and Jake Vincent as Pontius Pilot absolutely knocked my socks off; spontaneous and honest they were definite stand outs--along with Vera Sloan that opens the show with a lovely, heart wrenching monologue. It's a treat to see her play such a role after seeing her in THE THREE MUSKATEERS; this actress can definitely do it all. Issac as Judas was a treat as well; his last scene with Jesus(the actor playing Jesus was spectacular) was riveting and moving. Be sure to look out for Jake Van Tuyl, Angel Ordaz, and Ken Boswell in smaller roles. They almost steal the show with their endearing characters. Ken Boswell in particular was simply amazing; his performance beautiful, straightforward, and real. Bravo Kit Wilder and CLTC! Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Great script plus Great Acting = Brilliance"
Review posted by: Howard L. Miller from San Jose, CA, Sep 25, 2009
I never ever give a show 5 starts but I felt that this production deserves the highest honor. The CLTC gang does it again by taking a great script and casting some amazing actors in this ensemble... Expand
I never ever give a show 5 starts but I felt that this production deserves the highest honor. The CLTC gang does it again by taking a great script and casting some amazing actors in this ensemble piece. Special kudos to Jeff Clarke as Satan and Alika Spencer as Fabiana. Truly great acting and spot on direction by Kit Wilder make this show a must see. Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Theatre That Makes You Think"
Review posted by: Dante from Santa Clara, CA USA, Sep 23, 2009
I caught "Judas Iscariot" last Friday, and despite the heat in that little theatre, it was an amazing production. Strong acting from the ensemble, with notable performances by Lonnique Genelle, Bill... Expand
I caught "Judas Iscariot" last Friday, and despite the heat in that little theatre, it was an amazing production. Strong acting from the ensemble, with notable performances by Lonnique Genelle, Bill Davidovich, and Ken Boswell. Jeff Clarke's Satan was vilely superb, and Jake Vincent's Pontius Pilate was nasty, yet thoroughly entertaining. Technically the show is very sound, underscoring the play but not overshadowing it. With the exception of a pointless video footage segment, the tech was great. The show drags a little in the beginning, but soon picks up into a roller coaster of philosophy and ideas that will leave you thinking for days. That's the best kind of theatre. Kudos to City Lights and Kit Wilder on this deeply complex production. Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Great night"
Review posted by: Richard and friends from Santa Clara, Sep 22, 2009
I saw the show on Friday with two friends and loved it. Although it was long, there were moments to keep you interested. A few stand out performances we thought were Judas, El Fayoumy, Caiphas, and... Expand
I saw the show on Friday with two friends and loved it. Although it was long, there were moments to keep you interested. A few stand out performances we thought were Judas, El Fayoumy, Caiphas, and Pontius Pilate. The one thing we weren't crazy about was the location. The area is not that great. Great night and worth it though. Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"Simply amazing"
Review posted by: Dan from San Jose, Sep 22, 2009
My girlfriend and I saw the show last Saturday and were blown away. I really loved Pontius Pilate and Saint Monica. What amazing talent all of these actors have! We also liked the gentleman lawyer.... Expand
My girlfriend and I saw the show last Saturday and were blown away. I really loved Pontius Pilate and Saint Monica. What amazing talent all of these actors have! We also liked the gentleman lawyer. He was hilarious. The staff were real friendly and our seats were great. We will definitely be returning. Just WOW. Collapse
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Event Name: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
"First-time Attendee"
Review posted by: Maggie from South Bay, CA, Sep 20, 2009
My first experience at City Lights. Very moving performance, particularly the last scene between Judas (Isaac Benelli) and Jesus (Robert Campbell). Lonnique Genelle was a wonderfully irreverent St.... Expand
My first experience at City Lights. Very moving performance, particularly the last scene between Judas (Isaac Benelli) and Jesus (Robert Campbell). Lonnique Genelle was a wonderfully irreverent St. Monica. I definitely plan to attend future performances at City Lights! Collapse
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Past Events
09/17/09-
10/18/09The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
City Lights Theater07/16/09-
08/30/09The Who's Tommy
City Lights Theater05/14/09-
06/14/09Stop Kiss
City Lights Theater04/24/09 Spring Fundraiser
City Lights Theater03/25/09 From Page to Stage: An Evening with Actor & Playwright Kit Wilder
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library03/19/09-
04/19/09The Three Musketeers
City Lights Theater02/10/09 Inner Monkey - New Play Series
City Lights Theater01/22/09-
02/22/09First Person Shooter
City Lights Theater12/15/08-
12/31/08City Lights City Passport
City Lights Theater11/20/08-
12/21/08Rapunzel or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow & Holiday Vaudeville Revue
City Lights Theater10/14/08 Leaden Skies
City Lights Theater09/28/08 The Jazz Showcase
City Lights Theater09/25/08-
10/19/08Noises Off
City Lights Theater07/17/08-
08/31/08Hair
City Lights Theater06/18/08-
06/22/08Shakespod
City Lights Theater05/15/08-
06/15/08A Few Good Men
City Lights Theater03/20/08-
04/20/08Lysistrata
City Lights Theater01/17/08-
02/17/08Boy Gets Girl
City Lights Theater11/15/07-
12/23/07Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
City Lights Theater09/20/07-
10/21/07Angels In America - Part Two, Perestroika
City Lights Theater09/19/07 Fashion Extravaganza
07/19/07-
08/26/07The Full Monty
City Lights Theater05/18/07-
06/10/07Thunderbabe
Theatre on San Pedro Square05/17/07-
06/17/07The Goat or, Who is Sylvia
City Lights Theater03/22/07-
04/15/07Voluntary Amnesia
City Lights Theater02/06/07 New Play Readers Series - The Moon Sees Me
City Lights Theater01/25/07-
02/25/07Fat Pig
City Lights Theater11/16/06-
12/22/06A Christmas Twist
City Lights Theater10/03/06-
10/03/05The Migratory Patterns of Boys
City Lights Theater09/14/06-
10/15/06Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches
City Lights Theater07/13/06-
08/20/06Jesus Christ Superstar
City Lights Theater05/18/06-
06/18/06String of Pearls
City Lights Theater04/10/06 New Play Readers Series - An Evening of Short New Plays
City Lights Theater03/23/06-
04/23/06The Nerd
City Lights Theater02/23/06-
03/05/06Birth
City Lights Theater02/06/06 New Play Readers Series - The Onslow Project
City Lights Theater01/19/06-
02/19/06Visiting Mr. Green
City Lights Theater12/05/05 New Play Readers Series - Strange Bedfellows
City Lights Theater11/17/05-
12/18/05Wise Women
City Lights Theater11/06/05 New Play Readers Series - Mothers to the Struggle
City Lights Theater11/05/05 New Play Readers Series - Black Lies
City Lights Theater11/01/05 New Play Readers Series - The Creature
City Lights Theater09/22/05-
10/23/05Proof
City Lights Theater09/16/05-
09/22/05Seven Guitars
Louis B. Mayer Theatre - Santa Clara University08/31/05-
09/10/05Seven Guitars
City Lights Theater07/28/05-
08/20/05The Pavillion
City Lights Theater06/02/05 City Lights Theatre Company Summer Fundraiser
05/19/05-
06/26/05A...My Name is Alice
City Lights Theater05/04/05-
05/08/05Breast Entanglements
City Lights Theater04/18/05 New Play Reader’s Series - Black Lies
City Lights Theater03/24/05-
04/23/05What the Butler Saw
City Lights Theater01/27/05-
02/26/05The Waiting Room
City Lights Theater11/18/04-
12/19/04Heroes
City Lights Theater10/20/04-
10/23/04A Most Notorious Woman
City Lights Theater09/16/04-
10/16/04Clouds Hill
City Lights Theater08/05/04-
08/21/04Iphigeneia at Aulis
City Lights Theater05/20/04-
06/26/04Assassins
City Lights Theater03/11/04-
04/10/04Wonder of the World
City Lights Theater01/22/04-
02/21/04A Shayna Maidel
City Lights Theater12/08/03 New Play Readers Series: Transition, Transition
City Lights Theater11/20/03-
12/27/03The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)
City Lights Theater11/08/03 KILL VITO: A Diabolical Fundraiser
10/27/03 The Creature
City Lights Theater10/23/03-
10/25/03Clitoris Celebration: Thinking Out of the Box
City Lights Theater09/18/03-
10/18/03Don Juan in Chicago
City Lights Theater08/16/03 City Lights Casino Night
City Lights Theater06/09/03-
06/17/03Butt-Naked in Tinseltown- Inside the Actor's Mind
City Lights Theater05/15/03-
07/26/03Rocky Horror Show
City Lights Theater03/16/03 Annual Follies and Silent Auction Fundraiser
City Lights Theater03/13/03-
04/05/03Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
01/23/03-
02/22/03Sylvia
11/21/02-
12/21/02The Santaland Diaries
09/19/02-
10/19/02Comic Potential
11/15/01-
12/22/01The Miser
12/31/69 Celebrate Me Home: A Cabaret Fundraiser for City Lights Theater Company
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