The Verona Project: Shakespeare Rocks in Amanda Dehnert's Latest
Bruns Amphitheater (100 Gateway Blvd. Orinda, CA 94563)
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- $35.00 - $61.00
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- FREE - $30.50*
A brand-new work inspired by (but not limited to) Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Verona Project heralds the Cal Shakes debut of nationally-renowned writer-director Amanda Dehnert. The Verona Project isn't just a play -- it's also a band. In it, eight actors with three times as many instruments perform a hybrid of theater and rock concert that marries Shakespeare to fairy tales to real life in the story of two boyhood best friends coming of age.
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The last date listed for The Verona Project was Sunday July 31, 2011 / 4:00pm.
100 Gateway Blvd.
aka 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way
Orinda,
CA
94563
510-548-9666
Goldstar Member Tips
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anthropologist on What to Wear
Dress warmly enough it can get very cold
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Dress warmly or bring a blanket. Blanket rentals also available.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Consider that you'll be outside, sitting still, at 11pm.
37 Goldstar Member Reviews
BBellLA
The concept was great, and the play/musical started well. I didn't mind the technical problem, this was a preview. But the singing got weaker as the night went on, and by the last song it was really not good. The play could have been substantially tightened up/shortened. Some changes and this could be a winner.Written on Jul 07 2011
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J
Overall this production was slow moving and somewhat boring. There were some good moments when it came to acting. Regarding the singing, most of the cast needs vocal training. Their singing voices just are not up to par. I have seen some of the cast in other plays and they were good. A good actor unfortunately does not always make a good singer.Written on Jul 07 2011
Also, this production is too long. There is quite a bit that could be cut. Certainly different from their usual plays so I am not sure how it will be received based on that alone. It has potential if it is re-worked. Recommend more rocker voices and rocker stage presence for some of the songs. On a positive note, the stage and back drop were well done. Although the stage hands coming on and off were a bit distracting.
The venue gets 5 stars plus. Simply beautiful, clean, and relaxing. We also got lucky as the weather was perfect. It usually becomes freezing so bring layers.
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Goldstar Member
This was quite a twist on the original work but still enjoyable. The band did a great job, great acting and singing.Written on Jul 07 2011
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I was very disappointed with this production, which surprised me as I've loved everything Cal Shakes has done in the past!Written on Jul 08 2011
Not only did I not like the voices of the actors, but the music itself was strident to my ears (and I have very broad musical taste). Additionally, hearing the narration in the form of songs seemed to remove the emotional content of the words and left me disconnected from the actors.
While the play could have been very amusing, I found it tedious and long. On a positive note, our seats (in the fifth row of section A) were terrific, and the weather was quite comfortable. (In comparison, I almost froze during Titus Andronicus, but I loved every minute of it!)
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http://www.calshakes.org/v4/ourplays/2011/verona_project.html
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