David Mamet's November at American Conservatory Theater
A.C.T. (415 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for November was Sunday November 22, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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Scorched, Featuring Actor David Strathairn, at A.C.T.
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Simon and Janine are sent on an unexpected journey to the war-torn Middle East after their mother, who for years had remained silent, leaves them post-mortem letters with clues to the family's mysterious past. Their quest to unravel their origins leads them in search of a father and brother whose existence was previously unknown to them. Adapted into the Oscar-nominated film, Incendies, and translated into a dozen languages in over 100 productions worldwide, Scorched makes its West Coast debut at American Conservatory Theatre. The A.C.T. production features David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck) as bumbling notary public Alphonse Lebel, who acts as a guide to the two twins in their search. Learn More
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Goldstar Member Reviews
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For a relatively new play it really seemed dated and somewhat cartoonish. There were many funny moments and dialogue but it was mostly a one note theme that would have been a better one act than a full play.Written on Nov 01 2009
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Robert S.
More enjoyable for the acting and the humor than the message. Lots of good laughs in this play. I don't know if the actors need the break or the concession needs the sales but the intermission seemed unnecessary. A short Q&A followed with the actors. Interesting that the understudy has gone on in 3 of 4 male roles.Written on Nov 12 2009
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oneabogado
We enjoyed the acting, the lead actor was nothing less than excellent. The supporting actors were quite good also. I rated it "OK" because the racist/stereotypical remarks grated on me and my friend - I realize it was part of the play, but I think it would have helped if we were forewarned as to how blatant and prevalent it was throughout the play.Written on Dec 04 2009
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More Information About November
Website
http://www.act-sf.org/0910/november/index.html
Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a video promo for November.
- "The big, explosive laughter that starts early in David Mamet's November is of a kind I haven't heard in decades." --The Village Voice
- "November gets my vote! Like an expert marksman in a shooting gallery, the playwright takes aim at just about every hot-button issue of the day, scoring a bull's eye every time." --Backstage East
- "A hilarious, timely, decidedly un-Mamet-like laughfest." --Hollywood Reporter
- "Sublime! One of the first breezy and intelligent comedies of substance we've seen in a long time." --The Villager
- "Extremely funny." --The New York Times
- "A raucous new Mamet comedy." --The Times (London)
Description
David Mamet's fiendishly funny, over-the-top new comedy November, fresh from its smash-hit success on Broadway, offers no mercy in its satirical stab at American politics. Meet President Charles Smith, the most corrupt, inept buffoon ever to sit in the Oval Office. It's the final days of his bid for a second term, but the country is a mess and his poll numbers are "lower than Gandhi's cholesterol." Toss in a lesbian speechwriter longing to marry her sweetheart on national television, a cynical chief of staff, Thanksgiving turkeys awaiting pardon, and enough shady backroom scheming to make even a Glengarry Glen Ross con man blush, and you've got a new Mamet masterpiece.