Bertolt Brecht's The Good Woman of Setzuan at the Open Fist Theatre
Open Fist Theatre (6209 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90038)
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- $15.00 - $25.00
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- $7.50 - $12.50*
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All offers for The Good Woman of Setzuan have expired.
The last date listed for The Good Woman of Setzuan was Friday July 16, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Wear good shoes for climbing the risers.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Eat
There's only candy and soda at intermission -- but a terrific reception at the end of the show.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Parking is tough -- allow extra time.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Puppitista'
A delightful staging of this play with a terrific cast and gorgeous set and costumes.Written on Jun 28 2010
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I took my family age ranging from 14 to 75. All agreed the plot was pulled too much to make a 3 hour play. However, the concept was good...it just needs to be shortened or more depth added. If you are tired, don't see this play. If you are full of energy, see the play. It's nice to go see a play that is encouraging to be good, kind,giving to others and turning away from bad habits.Written on Jun 07 2010
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Great show! Highly entertaining and I am proud to be in Los Angeles and find these kind of productions and talent. A MUST SEE.Written on Jul 12 2010
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Goldstar Member
A superb rendering of this powerful work. Excellent cast. Excellent movement style. The addition of some music (not too much) and a cirque ambience leavened the despair in the text and made it possible to explore the philosophical questions without being devastated by the story. Very impressive and highly recommended.Written on Jul 12 2010
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More Information About The Good Woman of Setzuan
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Description
Translated by Eric Bentley
Original Music by Elizabeth Swados
Directed by Charlie Otte
The Open Fist Theatre presents a re-imagined version of Bertolt Brecht's The Good Woman of Setzuan, directed by Charles Otte and original music by Elizabeth Swados (Runaways). The play is an alternately humorous and shocking look at how society deals with poverty and philanthropy. Set in the imaginary city of Setzuan in pre-communist China between world wars, the play explores themes of good and evil, love and betrayal and male/female identity. Brecht uses song, dance and style to create an often humorous and always proacative look at how humanity deals with love, money and social injustice.
With Alex Wright, Becca Cousineau, Benny Wills, Beth Robbins, Bill Jackson, Bruce Dickinson, Ehrin Marlow, Hannah Pierce, Jan Munroe, Jordana Berliner, Jennifer Richardson, Katherine Griffith, Lauren Lovett, Michael Franco, Philip Brock, Robert George, Sarah Buster, Sullivan Brock and Tommy Burress
About the Ticket Supplier: Open Fist Theatre Company
The Open Fist Theatre Company is a community of actors, playwrights, designers and directors who believe that to realize the force and potential of a relevant, contemporary, living theatre it is necessary to create, nurture, and unite a company founded on the pursuit of artistic excellence.