Equivocation at the Geffen: Compelling Drama About Shakespeare
Geffen Playhouse - Gil Cates Theater (10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024)
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The last date listed for Equivocation was Sunday December 13, 2009 / 7:00pm.
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Featured review from Cocopazzo
view more less of this reviewAn intriguing (if overlong) script was marred by bad directorial and acting choices. The acting lacked subtlety and modulation.
star this review starred report as inappropriateAn extremely smart script and a spot-on cast! Everything came together beautifully and was historical, contemporary, and timeless all at once. A very thought-provoking look at Shakespeare, his Company, and the context that gave rise to his great works. The lingering questions about the Gunpowder Plot and political maneuverings in England at that time are resonant and haunting. Equivocation is a powerful work, and I would not be surprised to read about this production on Broadway someday soon!
star this review starred report as inappropriateBrilliant writing and hard working, spot on cast. One of the most thought provoking and powerful plays we've attended in quite some time. Tense drama with wonderfully wry comedic moments throughout. I would recommend Equivocation highly, but not to every one of my friends. Requires a literate audience with an appreciation for history and politics.
star this review starred report as inappropriateGreat writing and solid performances. Maybe not for all audiences - too serious? There were a few empty seats after intermission. It's long, the performance came down at 10:58, but it's an immensely rewarding journey. Dress warmly - the theatre was freezing. Incredibly, management actually handed out blankets to patrons who complained about the cold. What's with that?
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Join Shakespeare and his winsome troupe in this fantastic new tale that satiates Bard-loving purists and advocates of groundbreaking theater alike. The runaway hit of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and a sure-to-be classic, Equivocation pits the poetry of the world’s greatest playwright against the word of his King. Written in modern English with playful allusions to some of the Bard’s greatest works, Equivocation’s gripping narrative, keen humor and political intrigue culminate in what critics are calling “dazzling,” “a masterful work” and “the must-see play of the season.”