Wordplay: True Stories with a Live Soundtrack at the Fake Gallery
Fake Gallery (4319 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029)
- Full Price:
- $10.00 - $15.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $7.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Wordplay was Friday December 10, 2010 / 8:30pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Limited seating, so arrive early if you're not into hanging from the rafters.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Wear whatever you want.
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Kinno on What to Wear
Very casual, you'll probably be better dressed than the performers.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Paul D.
Cool spin: Literate (especially the 3 women), fun w/ DJ soundtrack, and great space. All-around "Goldstar" eclectic.Written on Jan 22 2009
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Kinno
POSSIBLY NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER 18 - DEPENDING ON THE MATERIAL OF THE EVENING!!!Written on Jan 19 2009
Six writers read their stories - all written in 1st person- along with underscore by an on-stage DJ. I brought my mother (a very young 75), an actor/director friend (55), and my son (a very mature 14).
All four of us agreed that the first 5 stories were, for the most part, entertaining and fun - we had some good laughs! Unfortunately, the 6th story was unnecessarily crude (sexually) and not at all funny to any of us. We are artists who also support the arts and are not easily offended. However, all of us thought the last piece was inappropriate and put a very low-class end to an otherwise enjoyable evening. I almost grabbed my 14 year old and walked out, except that it would have embarrassed HIM because we were in the second row. Still, I wish I had. In fact, we ALL wish we had.
To be fair, I had contacted the producer (when I saw the event listed) to ask about content. I suspected there might be "adult themes" but didn't see any reviews that mentioned questionable content. I didn't hear back for quite some time, and I purchased the tickets. I should have waited or tried again to contact him. When I finally received a reply, he said that 5 stories would rate about a "PG-13", and one story would rate "R". Unfortunately, I had purchased the tickets a few weeks prior to that. After seeing the show, I agree with his rating - it was a VERY crude "R" - but I appreciate that he responded.
Art is art, but please.... one would think the producer would not include content that is inappropriate (whatever your age), compared with the rest of the production. It was a decent story that was ruined by its over-the-top, very crass nature.
The DJ was quick, fun, and creative, though the constant underscore (music) was a little distracting at times for me. An occasional silence might have been more effective.
Small space, folding chairs in rows facing a slightly elevated stage. Performers and audience very casual. Parking is tough, great gelato place right around the corner.
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Donald A.
Tiny gallery, very intimate, with wonderful, funny, touching, personal stories read by the authors. This was a great evening much enhanced by the talented DJ. My wife has told all her writing group friends.Written on May 20 2008
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R-chick
Tinny little theater, full of people, no A/C... Out of 5 comedians, 2 were pretty good... others used a lot of profanity to compensate for their lack of... being funny. Free wine and drinks... so that part was cool, i guess. Cheaper than the Laugh Factory... so, i guess overall it was a "different" way to spend an evening... an alternative to the movie theater.Written on Jul 13 2009
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More Information About Wordplay
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Quotes & Highlights
- Featuring Taylor Negron, Melinda Hill, Carlos Kotkin, Meredith Hoffa and Alan Olifson
Description
Wordplay is true stories set to a live soundtrack. Some of the best writers and storytellers in L.A. read their hilarious true tales while a DJ spins a real-time soundtrack. It's part This American Life, part stand-up comedy,
and all for your viewing pleasure.