August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean at Fountain Theatre
Fountain Theatre (5060 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029)
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The last date listed for Gem of the Ocean was Sunday February 15, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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NJOY909
All the actors were excellent and kept me entertained. There was never a dull moment.Written on Oct 06 2008
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SHARI
The actors did an excellent job. There was never a dull moment. I have seen all of August Wilson's plays and once again he did not disappoint. Great Play.Written on Feb 19 2009
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Austin Nation
It was a pretty good show even though I felt at times the actors were not believeable and were overacting. I loved the set!Written on Dec 01 2008
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UVnLA
Another superb production at the Fountain Theatre. August Wilson's plays are not easy to produce, many larger and richer companies all over the country often fail.Written on Jan 19 2009
This "Gem of the Ocean" succeeds in all areas and manages to rope together a sometimes unwieldy plot into an enveloping, spellbound whole. One really feels immersed in 1904 Pittsburgh even though 2009 Fountain Avenue is just outside.
The actors are utterly superb and perfectly cast in every role. Each finds unexpected riches in their character which is immediate and humanly engaging within Wilson's lofty themes. Sometimes the weight of these themes almost sink his plays, but most definitely not here. The stage is always alive and aglow with life.
At the center of all these jewels is Keith Arthur Bolden's Citizen Barlow- a remarkable, understated performance, heartbreaking, multi-faceted and haunting. You will never forget his performance.
Simply put: GO.
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More Information About Gem of the Ocean
Quotes & Highlights
- Gem of the Ocean has received 8 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Nominations.
- "Ben Bradley's vibrant production of August Wilson's drama set in 1904 features some strong performances and confident storytelling. Heart, bustle and sweat!"--Los Angeles Times
- "Excellent! A surefire crowd pleaser."--Variety
- "One of the great achievements in dramatic literature."--LA Weekly
Description
A soul's journey to freedom. The power of redemption. Pittsburgh, 1904. Citizen Barlow, a tormented young man, appears at the home of Aunt Ester, a legendary 285-year-old healer and "soul cleanser." She sends him on an unforgettable journey in search of healing, love and hope for a new life.
<p>One of playwright August Wilson's masterpieces (''Best Play'' Tony nomination) from the acclaimed Fountain Theatre that presented the award-winning ''Joe Turner's Come and Gone''.
''Gem of the Ocean'' is the play that begins August Wilson's decade-by-decade cycle dramatizing the African American experience during the 20th century-an unprecedented series of 10 plays (2 Pulitzer Prize winners).
1904, Pittsburgh. Slavery is still a living memory. The haunting tale of Citizen Barlow, a spiritually tormented young man who pays a visit to the home of Aunt Ester, a former slave, on the eve of her 287th birthday. Citizen needs Aunt Ester, a legendary healer and ''soul-cleanser'', to help absolve him of the guilt and shame for an act he's committed. He asks if she can wash his soul and start him on the road to redemption. She sends him on a magical spiritual journey across history and time aboard the legendary slave ship, Gem of the Ocean, to the mythic City of Bones, which leads to startling discoveries and sets him on a course where duty leads to redemption.
The people who pass through Aunt Esther's house are an unforgettable collection of emotionally rich, compelling, and endearing characters. Her home teems with activity, a sanctuary where troubled people come to be cleansed of guilt and sorrow as they endure harsh factory working conditions and an inhospitable city.
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