Half of Plenty, a Comedy from Rogue Machine Theatre
Theatre/Theater (5041 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019)
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- $25.00
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- FREE - $12.50*
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The last date listed for Half of Plenty was Saturday June 27, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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George C. on Where to Eat
Interesting looking Cuban bar/restaurant next door
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George C. on Other
Very cute little theatre; nice people
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George C. on Where to Park
Some street parking with meters until 6 or 8 pm depending
Goldstar Member Reviews
amaryllis
Good story. Good, solid actors, each with their moments to shine. A couple of wrinkles to be ironed out, but I saw it in preview. So perhaps they'll have worked it all out for the regular run. Definitely a worthwhile evening of theatre.Written on Jun 01 2009
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CB
Great play!!!! What an enjoyable evening. I took my niece who is 24 and she love it too. I've not missed a play with the Rogue Machine yet and have never been disappointment. The actors were fantastic, the director did a great job and the set design worked again. Don't miss it!!Written on Jun 15 2009
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George C.
This was an interesting night of theatre. The acting ranged from pretty good to very good and that aspect is well captured in the other reviews.Written on Jun 11 2009
What is missing from those reviews is the information that the play is very dark and, at times, more disturbing than entertaining. This was ok by me, although I would probably have enjoyed it more if the main insights of the play weren't focused so tightly on age-related dementia, dysfunctional families, dysfunctional marriages, closet infidelity, paranoia, and vigilantism.
Loved the cute theatre and especially the set (lots of good stuff going on there; bravo!). Overall, an interesting night of theatre.
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A very well acted play! Went with family (including a teenager) and everyone got something interesting out of it. The story is funny, in an ironic way, with lovable characters...and it is thought provoking. We all thought that is what makes good theatre.Written on May 30 2009
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More Information About Half of Plenty
Website
http://www.roguemachinetheatre.com/cs_halfofplenty.html
Quotes & Highlights
- "Crisp direction of a spot-on cast, aided by the polished support of a fine design team, ably fills the gaps with laughs." --LA Weekly (Go!)
- "Directed with impressive tonal control... working America on the edge of a nervous breakdown, "Half of Plenty" is painfully, wryly accurate." --Los Angeles Times
- "Mandan finds big laughs in the childlike antics of the crazy-like-a-fox father, while subtly evoking poignancy at appropriate moments." --Backstage
Description
<p>Rogue Machine Theatre presents the West Coast Premiere of Half of Plenty, award-winning Chicago and Steppenwolf playwright Lisa Dillman's hilarious and chilling take on lean times and family values in America.</p> <p>Directed by Barbara Kallir, sets by Stephanie Kerley-Schwartz, lighting by Leigh Allen. Stage manager: Victoria Watson </p> <p>Starring: John Pollono, Carolyn Palmer, Ron Bottitta, Betsy Zajko, and Robert Mandan </p>