The Violet Hour, a Dramatic Comedy by Richard Greenberg
Long Beach Playhouse - Studio Theatre (5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804)
- Full Price:
- $22.00
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- $11.00*
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The last date listed for The Violet Hour was Saturday August 7, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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charmonium5 on Where to Eat
Coffee and cookies at intermission
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Look for the parking lot entrance off PCH.
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3 Goldstar Member Reviews
charmonium5
A recently written play taking place in turn of the century America. This production purports to be a "philosophical" examination of the effect of destiny and fate when the uncertainty of the future is removed by a kind of time-machine storyline artifice. Neither the dialogue nor the acting could carry the weight. More of a situation comedy that cannot decide if its funny/tragic or shocking/prosaic or farce/allegorical; I found the peak emotional scenes to be mostly tedious and the laughs few and far between. Technically the production was interesting. The set was very well laid out and utilzed by the actors. The characterization in each case was extreme [save perhaps the matter-of-fact daughter of a wealthy meat magnate who was quite provocative in her role] thus sacrificing sublety for cheap dramatic effect. I will give this the studio theatre of this greater playhouse another shot later this year.Written on Aug 03 2010
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My son and I have been attending many theater events, so we are always up for something new. My view was very different from my sons. I thought the characters were stereotypical, however the acting was good. The beginning of the play was slow in both my opinion and sons. Towards the end of the first half it picked up and sparked our interest. I would have a different review if the play was 30 minutes hotter as it became wordy and long winded at times.Written on Aug 03 2010
While there is man to man kissing it is in a buddy sort of way, but FYI if you have youngsters and there is some pretty heavy petting between one man and a woman. Made me a bit uncomfortable with my 13 yr old son in the font row. So while we like to be surprised by a plays content, I will be looking into he play a bit deeper befor signing up.
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some funny parts but the dramatic parts where long and really sort of a downer. It felt like it just drug on and on.Written on Aug 02 2010
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More Information About The Violet Hour
Quotes & Highlights
- “May just be Greenberg’s finest …” —Variety
- "The performances were imaginative and engaging.... a fine ensemble effort." --What the Butler Saw
Description
Written by Richard Greenberg
Directed by Sharyn Case
The Violet Hour examines the inevitability of fate and whether we can alter it or not. In doing so, it raises a number of questions: Do we really want to know the future? If we do know the future, what are the consequences? Or is it better to just do the best you can, as you see it at the time and let the future take care of itself?
Richard Greenberg explores these questions in a whimsical, humorous, tragic, but ultimately human way. His characters are painted with a broad brush, yet speak to us such that we recognize ourselves in them – ambitious, self centered, lovable, artificial, yet very real in their emotions.
About the Ticket Supplier: Long Beach Playhouse
Seventy-five continuous years of quality live theatrical entertainment have established the Long Beach Playhouse as a landmark in the City of Long Beach. The Playhouse produces 16 shows annually with a new play or musical every three weeks on the the Mainstage or upstairs in the Studio Theatre. Long Beach's flagship professional theatre cuts across age, gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries while being entirely self-supporting through ticket sales and membership support.