Gritty Urban Character Drama The Bones of Lesser Men at The MET Theatre
The MET Theatre (1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029)
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- $15.00
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- $7.50*
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The last date listed for The Bones of Lesser Men was Sunday October 5, 2008 / 3:00pm.
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10 Goldstar Member Reviews
Lori Williams
I enjoyed the play, but I have to admit that I got a little turned off by Ellie's personality. The actress who played the role was very good, but the role itself was just ANNOYING! I understand her struggle, but she was just ridiculously weak and just plain ole sickening after a while, especially with the LONG monologues about her understanding of men.Written on Oct 06 2008
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Henry
I was thoroughly disappointed with this production, and I hesitate to write this critique because I left at the first intermission. The script didnt have a plot and portrayed African Aemrican life as consistantly desperate, over sexed (even the young boy who worked in the cafe) and always on the hussle. I thought all of the characters over acted, with the exception of Ellie. but at times even her character was lost in the weak script. I enjoy good theatre and unfortunately I was disaapointed.Written on Sep 29 2008
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Donna Oliver
Well written script and good acting. I had a great theatre experience with this one. I highly recommend it!!Written on Sep 15 2008
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Goldstar Member
I enjoyed the play. The acting was GREAT! The story was good.Written on Oct 06 2008
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More Information About The Bones of Lesser Men
Description
Elly’s Diner brings together the neighborhood residents and their stories. Elly is a good, faithful woman whose husband has left her. Collins is the leading candidate for governor, and Summer is his mistress. Freeman says he has made friends with every important man in black life, from Dr. King to Malcolm X, yet is still living in the hood. Junior complains about his wife, Hoover, and not-so-secretly craves Summer. Then there's Brooklyn, who sees Collins as a ticket out of poverty and is trying to make sure he gets elected. They all live in the gritty sort of neighborhood that encompasses appalling acts of brutality, sweet compassion and a generosity of spirit beyond measure. The play has a conclusion with a twist worthy of O. Henry that packs a powerful wallop.
This production marks the world premiere.
Playwright Yves Lola St. Vil is a native of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, who was raised in Brooklyn. She attended New York’s famed High School of the Performing Arts, where the great August Wilson came to speak and gave her tickets to Seven Guitars, inspiring her to become a playwright. She subsequently attended Columbia College in Chicago. Her play The Talented Tenth was commissioned by Princeton University. She has also written for ABC Television.
Directed by L. Flint Esquerra, acclaimed artistic director of the MET Theatre.
About the Ticket Supplier: MET Theatre
The MET Theatre has built a reputation for producing varied works, ranging from the experimental and raw to the traditional and classic. Productions have included Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class, Murray Mednick's Scar (starring Ed Harris) and Beth Henley's Control Freaks (starring Holly Hunter, Carol Kane and Bill Pullman).