Arthur Miller's Autobiographical Play A Memory of Two Mondays
Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
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- $25.00
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- FREE - $12.50*
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The last date listed for A Memory of Two Mondays was Sunday August 28, 2011 / 2:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Bernadette G. on What to Wear
Casual as this venue is in a converted hangar.
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Bernadette G. on Where to Park
Parking is readily available in the parking lot immediately in front of the venue.
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Bernadette G. on Other
Very rustic venue, but don't let that fool you, the performances never disappoint.
52 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
The performances were fine but I'm not sure why the play was written. It did not seem to have a point or direction or anything specific to say. Also, a pet peeve but there it is, none of the actors seemed to know much of anything about working in a parts store.Written on Aug 29 2011
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The play was very good. The actors were great, the staging, setting and period clothing were well done and the theater is an intimate venue that we will definitely return to.Written on Aug 23 2011
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xwsemperfi
I have to say the play itself is indeed dated with little relevance for me to care for the characters and get into the story. The performers are all very talented, enthusiastic and energetic, however, acting is definitely over the top. One person sitting in front of me walked out during the first hour and I saw see many people sitting with their arms folded. I suspect the over acting made the whole play seemed chaotic and hard to relate to the characters. No intermission, and the play was forgettable.Written on Aug 02 2011
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Bobby baby, Bobby boobie
I'm not sure why this dated and boring Miller play was revived by the group and overacting didn't help any.Written on Jul 25 2011
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More Information About A Memory of Two Mondays
Quotes & Highlights
- "Excellent direction...wonderful cast. A play you will definitely remember long after you leave the theater" --Examiner.com
- "All the actors, under the scrupulous direction of Amelia Mulkey, are uniformly excellent. Watch next year’s Ovation Awards here in L.A. for kudos for this outstanding ensemble production." --Santa Monica Daily Press
- "The Ruskin Group takes on one of Arthur Miller's lesser known plays and manages to make it into a powerhouse presentation, primarily because of the tight direction by Amelia Mulkey and the wonderfully committed performances by the large cast." --ReviewPlays.com
- "This is a must see, drop everything, go there now production!" --SoCal
Description
Directed by Amelia Mulkey
Arthur Miller’s autobiographical play will be staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre for a limited time. The play elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together.
Miller says of the era, "There were two occasions when Americans lived through a common experience, not in the first world war or even the second, or in Korea, or even Vietnam, but in the Civil War and the Great Depression, that is when everybody was in the same boat…and perhaps we understood each other a little bit better then."
Set during a time of 25% unemployment, Miller’s play conjures the dreams of a young man yearning for a college education and a life beyond the hopelessness of the 1930s Great Depression. Originally produced on Broadway in 1955, this piece draws from the playwright’s own experiences, and focuses on several working-class characters diligently earning a living in a Brooklyn automobile parts warehouse. The Broadway revival production was recognized with 9 Drama Desk Award nominations, a Tony, and Theatre World Award.