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Compleat Female Stage Beauty: Bawdy, Historical Comedy-Drama

Minneapolis Theatre Garage, Corner of Lyndale and Franklin (711 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405)
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Full Price:
$22.00
Our Price:
$5.00 - $11.00*
4.8 by 21 members
When only men played women on England's theater stages circa 1661, Edward Kynaston reigned supreme as London's most celebrated leading lady. But when actress Margaret Hughes inspires King Charles II to allow actual females to take the stage, the king's own courtesan, Nell Gwynn, and Kynaston's former dresser, Maria, become stars, while Kynaston's career may be cut short -- spurring him down a path of revenge and reinvention. Local playwright Jeffrey Hatcher's hilarious, yet poignant play receives its regional premiere from Walking Shadow Theatre Company, and was also adapted into the film Stage Beauty with Billy Crudup and Claire Danes.

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The last date listed for Compleat Female Stage Beauty was Wednesday May 30, 2012 / 7:30pm.

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Corner of Lyndale and Franklin,
711 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-870-0723
N187950725909_2095

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    Casual
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    Some refreshments available in the lobby.
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    Street parking in neighborhood around the theater, and near several buslines
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    More than adequate
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    Street parking easy after 6:00.
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    General admission seats, but not a bad seat in the house.

13 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

The play combines what makes live theatre like no other experience.

The script had depth, good conversation, wit, developed characters, and topics worth consideration.

The production had great live music, wonderful mostly period costumes, good direction and delightful actors.

The actor playing the protagonist was exceptional, with several other actors equally outstanding--and all the acting fine.

Written on Jun 01 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Liz Hughes
5.0

This production was simply amazing. Beautifully staged, first rate script and brilliantly acted. Wonderful!

Written on May 31 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

This was a spectacular production! Our group of four enjoyed it immensely. With small theatre productions, one never knows what to expect. But, this exceeded our expectations. Each and every actor turned in an excellent performance and the material was thought-provoking, but funny and entertaining as well. And, for the discounted price of our Goldstar ticket, it just added to the overall experience. Highly recommended!

Written on May 31 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Extremely well done production. The acting, costumes, sound, use of the space... everything was very well done and this is easily one of the most enjoyable productions I've seen in the Mpls/St. Paul area and is a reminder of why I love living in this city!

Written on May 27 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

very fine acting, timing and sets

Written on May 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

As a theater practitioner, I loved the script, the staging, the acting. Costumes were fabulous. At intermission, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel at the end, but the second act blew me out of the water. An incredible performance of an incredible production.

Written on May 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Wade Vaughn is brilliant as the lead. The whole cast and production are a delight. Don't miss this show!!!

Written on May 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Wonderful performances and costume design, great script!

Written on May 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Great acting and excellent production values, especially costumes and lighting.

Written on May 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Compleat Female Stage Beauty was an enthralling tale of the changing times of the 16th century british theater. Funny and thought provoking, Stage Beauty will keeping you on your toes. Can a man truly play women better than themselves? You be the judge.

Walking Shadow Theater Company puts out yet another wonderful show, with spectacular costumes and innovative sets. An all around great production that will have you talking about it all the way home. This seasons must see!

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 RAFlynn
4.0

Fantastic acting, lovely costumes, fascinating story very well-told.
Walking Shadow never disappoints.

My only complaint was that there was a floor light shining in my eyes at times because I was sitting on far house left.

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Greg
5.0

Absolutely delicious! Moving, funny, entertaining on many levels. Well acted, great technical elements (still swooning over the costuming). Will probably go see it again.

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Mimsli
5.0

Fabulous performances, great and very witty writing. We are so spoiled to have such talent in our midst - the intimate atmosphere in the Theatre Garage is fabulous. They make such good use of the limited space - you feel as if you were part of the play as an audience member. Wade Vaughn and the rest of the cast were genius! My friend and I were thoroughly rapt and entertained throughout the entire performance. Thank you!

Written on May 21 2012

More Information About Compleat Female Stage Beauty

Website

http://www.walkingshadowcompany.org/

Quotes & Highlights

  • "a big and very enjoyable play full of chewy intellectual questions... Director John Heimbuch understands this play and its setting well... Vaughn digs into [his] meaty role with an actor's talons and claws. He creates a Kynaston of effete and supreme arrogance... He and Froiland bristle with realism as Othello and Desdemona."  --Star Tribune
  • "Walking Shadow Theatre Company is offering a smart local premiere of this tale, which, though set in the early 1600s, has plenty to say to contemporary audiences about gender roles, power and the passions that drive us... Wade A. Vaughn deftly trods a fine line between the actor who plays women with masterful affectation and the off-stage man whose life is significantly more nuanced." --Pioneer Press

About the Ticket Supplier: Walking Shadow Theatre Company

Since 2004, Walking Shadow Theatre Company has gained a reputation for creating well-staged and carefully researched independent theatre.