Boleros for the Disenchanted: A.C.T. Presents Tale of Puerto Rico
A.C.T. (415 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for Boleros for the Disenchanted was Sunday May 24, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
My date and I were in nicer jeans but I might dress up a little more next time.
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Miss Y on Where to Park
Bart from East Bay. Few blocks from Powell. Easy
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Marco on Where to Eat
Max' for a quick and mundane meal. They're open post-theatre, but they'll rush you.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Les Tift
I really liked this production. I agree with others that it probably needs some trimming, but I think that it was the first act that should receive the bulk of the edits.Written on May 12 2009
The acting was wonderful. The story was a good one and put me in mind of my Cuban grandparents.
I also agree with the comments about the balcony seating. A three hour show is way to long to have you knees up to your chin.
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oneabogado
The play evoked a full range of emotions - you laughed, you cried, you witnessed the pain, excitement, and endurance that love brings. It takes you through decades and engages you from the first minute. If you see no other play this year, see this one! (PS - my boyfriend also enjoyed it, so this is not a "chick" type of play - it's for all adults!)Written on Jun 04 2009
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Kathleen Korpell
Interesting play, wonderful acting. At times comical and at others, sad.Written on May 22 2009
Life's passages were well represented.
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Rodney A.
The first act was slow and needs to be edited down. However, I found the play very interesting. There was a lot of conflict with tradition (both religous and cultural) clashing with the feelings in one's heart as well as love and commitment. The second act was much stronger and better developed showing how love and commitment are often very messy. I also thought there were very strong performances by all. Nice sets as well.Written on May 13 2009
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Description
<p>OBIE Award winner José Rivera (A.C.T.'s Brainpeople, Marisol), the Academy Award–nominated screenwriter of The Motorcycle Diaries, returns to his native Puerto Rico to explore the ineffable dreams of lovers. In one of his most personal works, passion and humor collide in an exuberant village in 1953, where Flora's search for true love follows an unexpected course. A bold, moving second act, set almost 40 years later in America, probes the darker mysteries of marriage.</p> <p>This brilliant new work reverberates with the gorgeous sounds of Latin love songs, or boleros, written by master composer Fabian Obispo. Acclaimed actors Rachel Ticotin (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Total Recall, and Broadway's Macbeth) and Robert Beltran (Star Trek: Voyager, Big Love) star alongside the fresh new talents of Drew Cortese, Lela Loren, Dion Mucciacito, and Michele Vazquez in their A.C.T. debut.</p>