Digging Up Dad, One Man's Autobiographical Journey
Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
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- $20.00
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- FREE - $10.00*
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The last date listed for Digging Up Dad was Saturday April 3, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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28 Goldstar Member Reviews
the reflective viewer
The Ruskin is one of the most reliable theaters in LA. The premier of Dad confirmed that opinion once more. A confident autobiography well written and acted, it stays compelling throughout. One feels the oppressiveness of a wrong upbringing and its lingering effects. With a good setting and excellent pace this is narrow in theme but rings true.Written on Feb 15 2010
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W. N. I.
I really did not like this one man show. I didn't mind the language, which would have been appropriate if not so self consciously presented. The problem was that the work needs more editing. The performer needed more directing to get his pauses and tone under control. Comparing it to Ed Harris recent one man show at the Geffen on a very similar theme, finds this piece very wanting. Of course Harris is one of America's best actors, so the comparison is a bit harsh, but I think that this production would have benefitted by studying his timing, his ability to build emotion and tone in a way that connects with the audience.Written on Mar 15 2010
What "Digging" does offer is a sincere and honest effort to entertain. I didn't much care for the character and the cliche twist at the end, but I do care about the actor/writer who gave it his all and is likely to keep getting better. His work ethic is admirable and apparent.
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Tim
Very rich story-telling. The Ruskin Group Theatre is becoming one of my favorites. It's location is very cool. The intimate space was a great venue for the very personal, one man show about a Man coming to terms with his family demons. Well acted, tightly directed at just the right length, if you like mob stories you will definitely enjoy this one.Written on Feb 16 2010
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Corrina L.
The pacing was off, and the actor's emotions didn't always ring true. I felt that he was acting how an emotion should present itself, rather than actually feeling it. Would not recommend this show.Written on Mar 23 2010
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Description
Cris D’Annunzio was raised in a traditional East Coast nuclear family - in the sense that his grandparents, both Italian immigrants, lived in the house and there were always bombs going off! He survived to attend Princeton University, where he played football. Cris got his start in acting when he was 'discovered' by the John Houseman Acting Company while moving instruments for the symphony orchestra at Chautauqua Institute in upstate NY - his summer job during college. The experience of riding his bike to the theatre and performing stuck with him. After a brief stint in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Cris embarked on an acting and writing career that has taken him from the stage to the screen - both big and small. LA Stage appearances include COBB at the Falcon Theater, award winning Cockraoch Nation at LATC, and the World Premiere of Beth Henley’s Sisters Of The Winter Madrigal. NY credits include Miss Julie at Manhattan Theatre Club. Selected film credits include Ridley Scott’s American Gangster and Chasing 3000 with Ray Liotta, which Cris wrote. Cris has had numerous TV roles which include appearances on Without a Trace and Law And Order.