Extraordinary Chambers: Political Drama Set in Present Day Cambodia at Geffen Playhouse
Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater (10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024)
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The last date listed for Extraordinary Chambers was Sunday June 26, 2011 / 7:00pm.
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Theater Lover on What to Wear
Some people dress up; others go casual.
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Nice to go early and have wine/soda in the courtyard
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No flip flop casual, but nicely dressed chic casual
37 Goldstar Member Reviews
Shelly Lo
A-rated venue, small, intimate, every seat is great seat. A-rated actors, bravo! This play is heavy, deep, profound and shocking and we totally loved how it's written and presented here.Written on Jun 01 2011
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Pat C.
Very powerful show. Great acting, thought provoking.Written on Jun 20 2011
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First, it was a tiny theater so there really was no bad seat in the house. It was downright intimate actually, close enough to see spit coming out of the actors' mouths.Written on Jun 20 2011
The play itself was well done for the most part. Most of the acting was strong, the writing was somewhat confusing in parts but still effective, and complex enough for the subject matter. I was afraid the play would pander a little to the subject matter, but it didn't from what I can tell.
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Pat C.
This is a very deep and thought provoking play. It definitely makes you think and leads to good discussions. All the actors were marvelous.Written on Jun 13 2011
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More Information About Extraordinary Chambers
Website
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Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a video of playwright David Wiener discussing his play Extraordinary Chambers.
Description
As the Khmer Rouge once again attracts international attention, this world premiere play gets to the heart of the headlines. When Carter, an American telecom executive, brings his wife Mara on a business trip to Cambodia, he never imagines that the ghosts of this beautiful country will find a way to haunt their lives. As business deals unravel and personal negotiations brim with political consequences, Carter and Mara must decide if the salvation of one life is worth sacrificing the justice of many.
“This production will be our fourth world premiere this season, and by virtue of exploring a global phenomenon with precise, personal perspective, Extraordinary Chambers is exactly the type of work we’re looking for in regards to new plays ” said Producing Director Gil Cates.
“At the time that we were selecting Extraordinary Chambers, the very
trials that are present within it were bringing down indictments, and the global gaze turned toward the Khmer Rouge and Cambodia. Although I believe that good theater must be personal, what a delight it is when the political and the personal intersect with such fluidity as is the case with David Wiener’s play."
Extraordinary Chambers was workshopped as part of South Coast Repertory Pacific Playwrights Festival in 2009; there was a subsequent reading as part of the Ojai Playwrights Conference in August of the same year. The Geffen Playhouse run is the world premiere of the fully staged production.