William Inge's Classic Bus Stop at Altarena Playhouse
Altarena Playhouse (1409 High Street Alameda, CA 94501)
- Full Price:
- $22.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $11.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Bus Stop have expired.
The last date listed for Bus Stop was Thursday February 4, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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- $22.00
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doh82smrt on What to Wear
Casual
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Theater Goers on Where to Park
Neighborhood parking around the corner, seems like a safe area
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Theater Goers on What to Wear
Jeans are okay here
Goldstar Member Reviews
doh82smrt
Great play. The cast did a wonderful job ... I especially thought the actor who played the young cowboy was excellent. Everyone at the Altarena always does such a great job of creating an intimate and believable atmosphere. Thanks for another great show.Written on Jan 11 2010
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J
Again this is one of my favorite small theaters. I love this space and I always enjoy their shows. Bus stop was good and enjoyable. More serious than I had anticipated. The cast was talented. Some spots seemed a bit slow yet that is how it was written or directed. Also, at times, I felt like a few of the actors were reading their lines versus really acting them. They did not do it throughout the play, just in certain sections every now and then. Excellent set and costumes as always. A nice evening out at truly one of the best theaters in the bay.Written on Jan 17 2010
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wendy
normally little theater can feel like a step up from a High School play, but this group did an excellent job. The set, costumes, acting were all quite good.Written on Jan 12 2010
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Goldstar Member
What a great show! We were so impressed by the cast and the production value, given the small venue. This is a must see if you're into local theater.Written on Feb 06 2010
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More Information About Bus Stop
Website
http://www.altarena.org/2009/11/19/bus-stop/
Description
A play by William Inge. Directed by Michael Ryken.
Long before The Breakfast Club, there was Bus Stop. It’s winter on the Great Plains, and a snowstorm near Kansas City has stranded a group of bus passengers at a local diner. During their weather-enforced overnight layover, the diverse group of strangers develop short-lived but revealing relationships as they learn about each other—and about themselves.
About the Ticket Supplier: Altarena Playhouse
Since 1938, Altarena Playhouse has presented creative, intimate, and artistically ambitious stagings of plays, musicals and revues. The inclusive and welcoming atmosphere makes Altarena a "great place to go" for patrons and a "great place to work" for artists. From re-envisioning the classics to promoting new works, our critically acclaimed productions and our educational outreach programs foster greater appreciation and understanding of the theater arts in Alameda and throughout the Bay Area.