Caught: Critically-Acclaimed, Ovation-Recommended Comedy
Zephyr Theatre (7456 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90046)
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The last date listed for Caught was Sunday August 7, 2011 / 7:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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vince90048 on Other
Try to arrive early to get seats in the center section (although all seats are good)
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3-Time-A-Week-Theatre-Goer on Other
Love this theatre & show!
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Although it's always nice to dress up for the theater, nice and casual is perfectly fine.
314 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Robert B.
Caught! is a great play, good acting, great story--as other reviewers said, makes you cry, laugh & comtemplate life. Zephyr is a great venue-cozy, intimate, nice lobby with complimentary coffee/tea & tables with candles/linen to sit at during the break--made a great date night with my partner even with the rain pouring down.Written on Jan 03 2011
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Starcat
This review is gonna sound like I am a press agent, and swear I am not. Just someone who loves theater and goes to it frequently here in LA and elsewhere. Another fantastic production at the Zephyr. Nick Degruccio is one of the best directors in LA and this show is on par with his best. Well written, moving, funny and insightful. The show could not be more timely. It is not just a show about gay marriage. That is too simplistic of a description. It is a show about families in all their forms.The cast was excellent, led by the recent addition of Mackenzie Astin. The night I saw it, Sara Stuckey who understudies for the character Darlene went on, and was simply fantastic. Michah McCain gave a comic and tender performance and Bill Beinbrink and Richard Jenik were wonderful and real in their portrayals. But a special mention must be made of Amanda Kaschak, who's sweet and beautiful Krystal won over the audience with a character who gives us all hope for the future of changing attitudes. She possibly stole the show (in a great way). I took a friend and she loved it as much as I did. Set was very effective in such an intimate theater. I hope shows like this remind people that there is such amazing quality theater in Los Angeles. LA is not thought by others to be a "Theater Town", and that is a shame. On any given night, whether it is at a 99 seat and under theater or the Music Center or Pantages, there is some amazing theater offered here. Hopefully it gets extended again, becasue I would love to bring more friends to see it.Written on Mar 14 2011
"Caught" could be playing at a much larger theater, and I have no doubt it will be soon, if not adapted for a movie first! Steller work, all!
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WOW! composition and execution of drama is excellent. Not to be missed because every single actor is outstanding in its own way.Written on Mar 07 2011
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Quotes & Highlights
- Ovation Recommended
- "GO! A scintillating domestic comedy" " --LA Weekly
- "Superb...an emotional roller-coaster" --The Advocate
- "Wow! A breakout hit...my favorite new play of the past year" --StageSceneLA
- "Gets its comic spark from the familiar spectacle of a culture clash. Directed with polish!" --Los Angeles Times
- "Engaging" --LA Stage Times
- "Riveting" --EDGE
- "Wonderful...beautifully and meticulously structured" --Cameron Crowe
- "Emotionally-gripping...triumphs as a genuinely riveting, enjoyable piece of living theater." --Broadway World
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- Nominated for 2 LA Weekly Theatre Awards: Best Acting Ensemble, Best Direction of a Play.
- This is THE word-of-mouth show to see." --http://www.frontiersweb.com/.../Story.aspx?ID=1372806)">Frontiers Magazine
Description
Over the past several years, the debate over same-sex marriage has split the country, deeply divided religious communities, and galvanized American politics. Directed by Nick DeGruccio, Caught, a world premiere play by David L. Ray, centers around the upcoming wedding of Kenneth and Troy, a committed gay couple living in Los Angeles. Only days before the event, Kenneth's estranged and culturally-conservative sister, Darlene, and her daughter unexpectedly visit from Georgia. Caught explores the meaning of "marriage," and how a family can find a way to meet in the middle while navigating long-standing religious values and staying true to their core beliefs.
Caught squarely earns both its laughter and its tears and, says Broadway World, “triumphs as a genuinely riveting, enjoyable piece of living theater.”
Writer David L. Ray is an acclaimed emerging playwright whose previous works have been produced nationwide, including the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and the Marilyn Monroe Theatre in West Hollywood.
Nick DeGruccio is a multi Ovation, LADCC, and Garland Award-winner for Best Director. He has helmed productions at other prestigious theaters, including South Coast Rep, The Colony Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, The Rubicon, Cabrillo Music Theatre, Musical Theatre West, Performance Riverside and more. He is the artistic director of the acclaimed Havoc Theatre Company.