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Maple and Vine: A Modern Comedy About '50s Era Re-Enactors

A.C.T., near the corner of Geary and Mason (415 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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ACT's West Coast premiere of Jordan Harrison's well-reviewed new play finds a thoroughly-modern couple opting to eschew 21-century society to return to the happy days of the mid-20th. Katha and Ryu, a successful but disaffected duo living in New York City, meet a charismatic man from a community of re-enactors who live as though it's perpetually 1955. Deciding to trade their cell phones and sushi for cigarettes and Tupperware parties, they discover that it's not so easy to exist authentically in a world stunted by outdated gender, race and sexual attitudes. But they're surprised by what their new neighbors -- and they themselves -- may be willing to give up for a life of ignorant bliss.

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The last date listed for Maple and Vine was Sunday April 22, 2012 / 2:00pm.

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A.C.T.
near the corner of Geary and Mason,
415 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-749-2ACT
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4.0

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Written on May 28 2012
From_russia_with_love Kenyon
4.0
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Very enjoyable, well done. Not a major work of art, but that's OK, too.

Written on Apr 25 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

It felt like even the actors didn't buy into the play's premise.

Written on Apr 24 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
3.0

Slow first act, picking up in the 2nd. Interesting concepts but not well developed in our opinion.

Written on Apr 23 2012
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http://www.act-sf.org/1112/mapleandvine/index.html

Quotes & Highlights

  • "A clever, sharply drawn fantasy. Makes a sneaky, compelling case for the seductions of living the Ozzie and Harriet life." --New York Times
  • "A darkly appealing fairy tale. [Playwright] Jordan Harrison racks up beaucoup points for originality." --Variety

Description

A new play by Jordan Harrison
Directed by Mark Rucker

Could you drop Wi-Fi for hi-fi? Abandon sushi lunches for Tupperware parties? What would you give up for a simpler life? Overwhelmed by the infinite choices of the modern world, Katha and Ryu discover an enticing escape route: joining a community of 1950s reenactors, where life is slower, passion is risqué, and a sparkling cocktail is a daily accessory. But in this provocative comedy, retro attitudes about gender, race, and sexuality stir up powerful questions. How much are they willing to sacrifice for happiness?

Recommended for ages 14 and older (contains sexual situations and partial nudity).