Treefall, a New Post-Apocalyptic Drama from Rogue Machine
Theatre/Theater (5041 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019)
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The last date listed for Treefall was Sunday September 6, 2009 / 3:00pm.
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Theater lobby is extremely small and not very comfortable when crowded, but theater seats are fine
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The play is unclear and rambling at times. Performances are uneven. Nudity is obligatory. Maybe I'm just over "the future is an apocalypse". I did enjoy the set design and how certain elements combined with the lighting design to create a believably dangerous sun. Sound effects during transitions sounded like what you would find in a Disneyland queue. But..... a pool of water on stage is always enjoyable.Written on Aug 14 2009
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Lou
Not very original. We've seen these end-of-the world scenarios before. The set is impressive, and the acting isn't bad, but it was hard for me to stay interested in the material. And, I think the writer missed the boat by sticking with a conventional family structure where he could be making a stronger comment about how different families can be without the typical father, mother (the guy wears a wig and a dress) and the child (son/daughter.) As a gay man, he had a chance to make a different statement about family, and it is too bad he chose not to.Written on Aug 17 2009
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Aside from superior performances by all four of the actors, the dystopian premise of this play is interesting and thought-provoking. There are a number of levels to the plot that will keep you thinking for the rest of the night. I also thought that the set design was very impressive.Written on Aug 10 2009
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Impressive set and courageous acting. Without talking to the writer, we are left to philosophize on our own about what themes are being conveyed and there are several choices. It's obviously a personal expression for the artist and that makes for good art. It's a dark story but I liked.Written on Sep 10 2009
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More Information About Treefall
Website
http://www.roguemachinetheatre.com/cs_treefall.html
Quotes & Highlights
- "Achingly true.... John Perrin Flynn’s tender staging elicits gentle, truthful performances from his wonderful ensemble in a tone that counters the play’s waves of tragic romanticism with riffs of subtle humor." --LA Weekly
- "Rogue Machine is always pushing the envelope, exciting audiences, and should be hitting on national prominence any minute now." --EyeSpyLA
- "Flynn and his designers conjure visceral wonderment, while four committed actors eloquently illuminate Murray's disturbing themes." --Back Stage
Description
World Premiere
by Henry Murray
Directed by John Perrin Flynn
Set in a future drastically altered by global climate change, Treefall is the story of three teenagers who have been surviving in a cabin in the Pacific Northwest trying to keep their makeshift family unit together. The arrival of a stranger with a secret unhinges the life they knew, and the vestiges of civil behavior crumble. The play re-examines how our culture sees and instills gender, identity, and family...even in a future world where these structures have eroded.