Mutiny At Port Chicago: Gripping Story of WWII Military Disaster in San Francisco
Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $10.00*
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The last date listed for Mutiny At Port Chicago was Sunday August 9, 2009 / 2:00pm.
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The critically-acclaimed Ruskin Group Theatre Company presents a limited run of Tony Award-winning playwright Martin McDonagh's The Lonesome West, a violent black comedy of brotherly love set among the belligerent neighbors of the Western Ireland town of Leenane. An idealistic young man stumbles into the brothers' simmering conflict, as they enact an endless cycle of petty grudges. He eventually puts his life on the line in an attempt to reconcile the feuding siblings. Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play, The Lonesome West concludes McDonagh's Connemara trilogy. Learn More
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Corrina L.
Staging and pacing was perfect. Some of the actors flew above the others, but still overall an extremely touching, informative and emotional play.Written on Aug 10 2009
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Victor B.
This new play is about true events that occured during World War II. Given the very limited stage and the fairly large cast I thought it was very well-done. There were some excellent performances. I have a couple of caveats. One, I thought there was some miscasting. Second, In the first act there were a large number of scene breaks where the stage went completely black. I had some difficulty determining when the first act actually ended until lights came back on to show and empty stage.Written on Jul 13 2009
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JimmySee
Hard working cast -- but the crux of the conflict was played out in the second act - the trial. I believe the whole first act could have been scrubbed in order to focus in greater detail on the conflicts and drama of the trial.Written on Aug 03 2009
For example, there is no first act in "12 Angry Men" where we see the trial of the boy -- only the jury room where the drama plays out.
The whole first act here is setting. It is not essential to the drama.
Very nice theater. Great location. We'll return for future productions.
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Gerald H Dessner
Interesting tale, well acted with impressive staging. I recommend it.Written on Jul 13 2009
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More Information About Mutiny At Port Chicago
Website
http://ruskingrouptheatre.com/mainstage.html
Description
Jolted in the night, San Francisco’s East Bay residents attempted to shield themselves from shattering windows as the sky blazed. 320 people were killed, 400 more were injured, and everything within a one mile radius was destroyed in a flash. 50 survivors were imprisoned for mutiny. If you have not heard about the worst home front military disaster in our history, you will now know why. If you had already known about it, you will find out that there is still much more to the story.
Ruskin Group Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Mutiny at Port Chicago, written and directed by Paul Leaf.
Paul Leaf (Director) is a multi-award winner (Peabody Award for Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys and for his production of Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force). He has directed numerous productions, receiving recognition for his work as a screenwriter and producer as well. On Broadway, Paul has worked with Moss Hart and Elia Kazan, and Off-Broadway/regionally he has worked with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, NY Shakespeare Festival, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Guthrie Theater, and Goodspeed Opera.