The Word Begins: Comedy, Spoken Word and Hip Hop Combined
Theatre/Theater (5041 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019)
- Full Price:
- $34.99
- Our Price:
- FREE - $17.50*
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The last date listed for The Word Begins was Sunday August 7, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Asukahisa on What to Wear
Casual
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Use the bathroom before - there is no intermission.
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The street parking is fre after 8pm
26 Goldstar Member Reviews
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This may be the last "small theater" production I see before I leave Los Angeles. If so, I've definitely ended on a high note. This was so well written -- I would hear a powerful line and say, "I have to remember that." But then there'd be another good one. And another. They'd keep elbowing each other for space in my head until the lines were falling out of my ears! They should seriously consider publishing the script or converting this into a book, if only so the audience can take the words home to revisit them at their leisure.Written on Aug 01 2011
If you have the time and money but are wavering -- "Oh, I don't know. Should I go?" -- stop being so foolish. I don't hand out 5-star ratings like candy. Go before the run ends. There are only a few performances left. Don't miss out.
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Bobbie
Funny, energetic, intelligent and thought-provoking theatre! See it twice; each viewing imparts poignant and clear lessons. Ladies on the front row, you'll be incorporated in the play in a warm and humorous way. I was in one of the two seats, front row, to the left as you enter. I and those seated on the full front row all served as "human props" and we loved it!Written on Jul 29 2011
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Hard not to like the energy and talent of both performers. The staging, scenic and multi-media were adequate to the material, but like the material they were predictable, professional and damned adequate but...Written on Aug 08 2011
didn't really deliver on all the promise.
Part of what makes one love the experience is the pace and timing of the two actors. But they allow the pace to dominate. They need to find pauses and breathing room to let the audience reflect and find context.
Would love to give it 5 stars for promise.
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Goldstar Member
This is among the best things I have seen in LA! Amazing performers, audience interaction and a lot to keep you thinking! The theatre space was perfect..there are no bad seats in the house. But if you don't want to possibly be part of the show a little bit, stay away from the front row! If you do, you'll be lucky and have some fun! GO!Written on Jul 25 2011
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More Information About The Word Begins
Website
http://www.roguemachinetheatre.com/wordpress/show-info/the-word-begins
Quotes & Highlights
- "...the performers have a natural chemistry. Connell has a clownish side and a direct fearlessness; Andrews has a lush voice and an easy lyricism. Their humor can get down and dirty, but their good intentions are never in doubt." --Los Angeles Times
- “This cheerful two-man, spoken-word romp through territories expected (race relations) and unusual (dirty ideas for hallmark cards) stars an adorable odd couple: Steve Connell and Sekou [Andrews].” --TimeOut New York
Description
The Word Begins
Written and Performed by Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell
Developed and Directed by Robert Egan
Mashing up spoken word, comedy and hip-hop, Steve Connell and Sekou Andrews deliver hyper-kinetic performances in this fresh new satire that examines the current American cultural landscape as it appears to a young white man and a young black man.
Nominated for three Helen Hayes Awards, The Word Begins follows the journey of two men as they explore race, faith and morality in America — from the inner cities to the heartland. Throughout their compelling journey, Sekou and Steve move through a chaotic landscape as they attempt to come to terms with the realities of this American moment.