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Obie-Winning Drama Sight Unseen at South Coast Repertory

Julianne Argyros Stage, South Coast Repertory (655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626)
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South Coast Repertory presents Sight Unseen, Donald Margulies' Obie Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated play. Sight Unseen tells the story of an artist as superstar, plunged into the exorbitant hype of the American art world where a publicist is as necessary as a brush and canvas. Jonathan Waxman is a rising star on the art scene, with a waiting list of art collectors lining up to buy paintings he hasn't even done yet. In London for his first European show, he is pushed to a state of crisis by the anxiety of this make-or-break moment in his career. He escapes to find his first love and muse, to try and capture the enthusiasm and inspiration that led him to become an artist in the first place.

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The last date listed for Sight Unseen was Sunday April 1, 2012 / 2:00pm.

Julianne Argyros Stage, South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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714-708-5555
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7 Goldstar Member Reviews

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My first play at OC Rep theater and was really amazing for me. Took my neighbor Dianne and impressed her big time! Goldstar did great job with the seats (Red Carpet pays off for seat locations) and the venue was marvellous. Highly recommend it....esp for art lovers and archaeologists.
Written on Mar 28 2012

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I really enjoyed this play. The acting was excellent. So interesting held my interest the whole play. We stayed for the post talk with the actors. You will enjoy if you go
Written on Mar 22 2012

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Loved the play, though I thought the main actor was not really convincing.
Written on Mar 20 2012

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We saw a preview, so it's not really fair to review the show, as they are still working out the kinks, but my thoughts are as follows:
- Not sure why South Coast Rep felt it necessary to revamp this play from 1991, which even then must've had audiences confused as to what, exactly, it is about: anti-semitism, artists & relationships, losing passion and hiding away? Not sure, really, what the play is trying to say. It's well written, but its story feels strained.
- The sets are a little overwhelming, very clunky, and very much upstage the whole piece. Minimalism would've served this play well.
- Actors are all fantastic except for the lead guy who I felt was miscast and as such I could not buy him as the character.
Written on Mar 17 2012

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More Information About Sight Unseen

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http://www.scr.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=4458

Description

Sight Unseen was considered Margulies’ breakthrough play, a commentary on what it takes to get ahead in the art world, and what gets lost on the way to success.  But it’s so much more.  Flashing back and forth in time, the play unfolds beautifully, and beneath their words, each character reveals moving and complex feelings that can take your breath away.  Everyone will be fascinated by the story but also by the intriguing relationships, which evolve in ways that allow playgoers to draw their own conclusions.

Contains brief adult situations.  Recommended for middle school and above.

About the Ticket Supplier: South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory stands on three strong pillars -- artistic vision, a dynamic audience and exemplary community leadership. And as SCR enters its fifth decade, its vision, audience and leaders have given it a national standing second to none.