The Adding Machine, Elmer Rice's Classic Satire
The Hayworth Studio Theatre, Entrance on Carondelet (2511 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90057)
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The last date listed for The Adding Machine was Thursday June 14, 2007 / 8:00pm.
4 Goldstar Member Reviews
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This is a good, dark play. It is worth watching and has an important theme, albeit pessimistic. The cast is pretty solid, although the main actor seemed a lot older than the others in the cast which took me out of the story somewhat because I kept thinking "why doesn't he just retire?" The 'mother-killer' stole the show for me, he was spot on, and lightened everything up, an extremely strong performance. The sound design was also very strong. Overall the design was well done and minimalist, the performers were good, but the real bonus is having an excuse to go to that cool little theatre.Written on Jun 15 2007
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Jay
Good show. Great space. Strong cast (although the women were a little young for their parts). The second act in particular had some very engaging and thought provoking moments.Written on Jun 15 2007
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David M.
One or two fine actors hampered by a lackluster ensemble and complete lack of direction made this a tedious evening.Written on Jun 15 2007
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Steven Fiorillo
This was an exquisite bunch of actors honing their craft under a fine director. The play is as relevant today as it was over 80 years ago. I was thoroughly immersed in the story and fascinated by the performances. Not a dull moment!Written on May 28 2007
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More Information About The Adding Machine
Quotes & Highlights
- Recommended. --Los Angeles Times
Description
The Adding Machine is Elmer Rice's groundbreaking 1923 expressionistic satire of the dehumanizing effect of industrial capitalism. In The Adding Machine, bookkeeper Mr. Zero, unhappy at home, filled with regret, and exploited at work, snaps and murders his boss. Finding himself in the afterlife, his fate takes an unexpected turn.
Cast includes Thomas Kopache (Mr. Zero), Katherine Griffith (Mrs. Zero), Francesca Ferrara (Daisy) , Joe Bays (Shrdlu), Jordan Lund (Lt. Charles), Stacy Cole (Mrs. Two), Brian Lohmann ( Boss), Kathleen Lohmann (Judy O'Grady) and Daniel Hart Donoghue (Joe).
About the Ticket Supplier: The New American Theatre (Formerly Circus Theatricals)
Since 1983, Circus Theatricals has produced over 45 plays in Los Angeles and New York. Under the leadership of founder and Artistic Director Jack Stehlin, Circus Theatricals produces a wide range of classic and contemporary plays as well as world premieres by some of the most exciting playwrights of our generation.