Finding Fossils: L.A. Premiere of Father-Son Fourth of July Drama
Road Theatre @ Lankershim Arts Center (5108 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601)
- Full Price:
- $25.00
- Our Price:
- $12.50*
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All offers for Finding Fossils have expired.
The last date listed for Finding Fossils was Sunday March 25, 2012 / 7:00pm (Closing Night).
Currently at Road Theatre @ Lankershim Arts Center:
Sex, Drugs and Clowns Make Up the Dark Comedy That Good Night
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- $25.00
- Our Price:
- $12.50
A darkly comedic look at what it means to be cast adrift at any age, That Good Night explores the complex family dynamic of the O'Dwyer children, who have all reconvened to say goodbye to their dying father. Among them is their 37-year-old brother, who still lives at home and works as a part-time clown while dabbling in magic, film and heroin. As the children struggle with their own identities, marriages and fatherhood, their sister reveals she has written a story that threatens to expose family secrets thought long forgotten. That Good Night explores the means we have of holding on to each other and to those lost souls who appear in the night, using black humor to create an engrossing, enlightening production. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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thewritemichaela on Where to Park
Street parking only. Had to park 4 blocks away, but free meters.
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thewritemichaela on What to Wear
Total casual.
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Theatre-Goer on Where to Eat
Dinner at The Eclectic
9 Goldstar Member Reviews
gdhthree
Goldstar Member
A rather mediocre take on a strained father and son relationship. It never felt like there was any hope for these two so it was hard to get interested in the story. The set was beautiful!Written on Mar 08 2012
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thewritemichaela
I enjoyed the show, and it's worth attending. The set and staging is great. And the man that plays the father is wonderful. (He actually TALKS, just talks and lives in the moment. Not "actor-y" forced stuff, which makes my skin crawl. It was refreshing to see.) This is a very "slice of life" play. It's a moment in time. Yes, there's drama, but the script is not life changing. It's kind of like an afternoon with a dysfunctional father/son duo. I HATED the end of the play (but that was all the playwright, nothing to do with the actors / show itself.) The show runs Wed and Thursday night, and this makes for good discount weekday theatre-ing. The lackluster ending of the script won't win any awards, but it's good "gay" theatre with a few important messages. Also, GREAT staff at the theatre company.Written on Feb 24 2012
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More Information About Finding Fossils
Website
http://www.roadtheatre.org/shows/nowplaying/252-finding-fossils-2012
Quotes & Highlights
- "The excellent actors convey their ragged emotional journey with precision and detail." --StageMage
- "It's a flawless production, well thought-through and entertaining as all get-out. Do see it." --stagehappenings.com
- "Simply put, you won't find three finer performances than those given by Finding Fossils' trio of stars." --StageSceneLA
- "The play is....poignant, with authentically lived-in performances by all three men..." --LA Stage Times.
- "This flawlessly acted three character play ... is totally engrossing." --Tolucan Times
- "Under Suzanne Hunt's capable direction, "Fossils" suggests an inversion of the film "Beginners" by way of a bucolic dramedy." --Los Angeles Times
About the Ticket Supplier: Road Theatre Company
The Road Theatre Company celebrates it's 21st Season! Over the last 19 years the company's main stage productions have been honored with 11 'Critic's Choice" selections from the Los Angeles Times, 7 "Pick of the Week" selections from L.A. Weekly, 11 "Critic's Pick" selections from Back Stage West, 61 Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement (ADA) Awards, 9 Drama Critics Circle Awards, 4 L.A. Weekly Awards, 5 Robby Awards, 3 Back Stage West Garland Awards as well as 32 Back Stage West Garland Awards "Critic's Citations," and 16 Ovation Awards. Additionally, the company was awarded the 1998 Drama Critics Circle's prestigious Margaret Harford Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre and the 2003 Back Stage West Landmark Award for Excellence in Theatre.