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The Twentieth-Century Way: Inspired by True Events in California

Empire Stage (1140 N. Flagler Drive Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304)
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4.6 by 7 members
Island City Stage and Empire Stage present a co-production of The Twentieth-Century Way. Playwright Tom Jacobson, known for tackling controversial subjects in his work, recounts the scandalous hidden history of sexual politics in early 20th century California. Clay Cartland and Mike Westrich stretch their acting muscles as two present-day actors auditioning for a film. They participate in a series of improvisational exercises in which they portray the various figures involved in a 1914 police sting operation where actors were hired to seduce gay men and then arrest them. Mixing historical fact with fiction, the play cleverly explores sexual identity, political corruption and personal conscience.

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The last date listed for The Twentieth-Century Way was Sunday September 9, 2012 / 5:00pm.

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Set in Kenya after the nation's first democratic elections in 1992, Waafrika is a searing drama about liberty, love, family ties and cultural taboos. The elections not only overhauled the government, but set into motion an unprecedented level of self-expression and a wave of freedom unlike the country had ever seen. This drama, written by Kenyan Nick Mwaluko, explores the struggle between traditional African values and self-identity. This challenging, emotional play heralds the arrival of a bold new voice on the theater scene. Learn More

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4.0

Acting was superb but dialogue went so fast and furious, it was hard to keep up with story line. It did amaze me how such talented actors could memorize so much dialogue and change characters. Accents of characters needed work but easily overlooked because of the complexity of the project.

Written on Sep 03 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

This a very good play. The actors are PHENOMENAL! They have an amazing timing and they are very truthful to their characters. I think the writing is very good too but I didn't give the play 5 stars because I think it was a little predictable, so I particularly didn't find any interesting climax in the story, although as I said it was well written. But like I said the two actors are amazing and you could feel they feel so confident in their own skin. Bravo!

Written on Aug 27 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Very well done and entertaining beyond expectations.

Written on Aug 27 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Jerry Z
4.0

Excellent acting. Well written play. I enjoyed the twist of words. I was entertained every minute. I marvelled at how the actors could remember their lines. Hope to see more from this new company.

Written on Aug 24 2012
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The Twentieth Century Way was awarded the 2011 PEN Award for Drama and the 2010 NY International Fringe Festival Award for Overall Excellence in Production of a Play, garnering critical accolades from publications like the New York Times and Variety. Based on a little-known incident in history, this theatrical thrill ride explores the collision of reality and fantasy as two actors, auditioning for a film, end up juggling roles that eventually lead to entrapment of homosexuals for "social vagrancy" in the Long Beach, California of 1914.

About the Ticket Supplier: Empire Stage

Empire Stage is an artist-driven collective that produces new and existing works, originating from both the New York City and South Florda theatrical communities, for the diverse audiences of Ft. Lauderdale, including the LGBT and Senior populations.