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The Wake: World Premiere by Tony-Nominated Playwright Lisa Kron

Kirk Douglas Theatre, W. Washington Blvd at Duquesne Ave (9820 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232)
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4.0 by 23 members
The Kirk Douglas Theatre hosts the world premiere of Lisa Kron's The Wake. Kron, the writer of 2006's Tony Award-nominated and Obie-winning Well, presents the story of Ellen, a journalist struggling to cope with her changing beliefs about politics and love.

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The last date listed for The Wake was Sunday April 18, 2010 / 1:00pm.

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W. Washington Blvd at Duquesne Ave,
9820 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
213-628-2772
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14 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Well acted, well directed. The material was a little heavy handed. "privileged people complaining about their privileged lives" syndrome, but at least a character calls the actors on their world views. Overall it was an entertaining evening of liberal contempt of the establishment.

Written on Sep 06 2010
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Frank G.
5.0

After the curtain falls, and the play is over, and you're out on the street afterward, it rare when the play is still going on, IN YOUR HEAD. The issues and polemics of this play are fascinating - it needs some trimming to the first act, but overall, 10 days later, I still think about it daily and the issues it raised. Excellently staged and performed in every way, this is terrific literate contemporary relevant theater. I hope this play goes far in the future - it has touches of the political disquiet of ANGELS IN AMERICA and AUNT DAN AND LEMON, but it's ultimately a smaller personal piece about gender and politics and how they are inextricably mixed. Don't miss this.

Written on Apr 28 2010
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Kelli
5.0

It was emotional and passionate. I enjoyed the cast and the performance really drew you into journey they were taking you on. I laughed and cried. I would go see it again. Amazing. Thank you.

Written on Apr 19 2010
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Merry G.
4.0

I enjoyed this production. Good acting all around, and I mostly enjoyed the writing, although I would agree that a few of the political rants got a little long. The actor playing Danny was talented, but I felt like that character wasn't given a whole lot to work with, so it seemed less satisfying. While I felt there were some flaws in the play, overall I was very glad I saw it.

Written on Apr 19 2010
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More Information About The Wake

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Refreshing... A kind of lesbian fantasia on national themes... brought to life in all its multifaceted hues by the marvelous Heidi Schreck." --Los Angeles Times
  • "A major American work for our time... It’s damn good playwriting... A superb ensemble... Leigh Silverman expertly manages a wealth of  detail." --Variety
  • "The cast is excellent under Leigh Silverman’s astute direction, with Heidi Schreck giving a many-layered performance." --The Hollywood Reporter

Description

In her Tony Award-nominated 2006 Broadway debut, Well, Lisa  Kron turned the mother-daughter dynamic on its ear by giving her mother equal time on stage to challenge her accounts. Obie Award-winners Lisa Kron and Leigh Silverman reunite for a searing show which navigates the ever-shifting landscapes of home, heart and country.