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Stephen Metcalfe's The Tragedy of the Commons, with Brian Kerwin

Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
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Full Price:
$25.00
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4.3 by 35 members
The Ruskin Group Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of The Tragedy of the Commons, featuring Broadway star Brian Kerwin (August: Osage County) as Dakin Adams, a man whose long, loving relationship with his wife appears increasingly fragile. The problems are exacerbated by the couple's fear of their home losing its much-cherished ocean view. The Tragedy of the Commons is written by Stephen Metcalfe, a playwright, screenwriter and film director whose previous work includes the films Jacknife (Robert DiNero, Ed Harris, Kathy Bates), Beautiful Joe, and Pretty Woman. He also wrote the screenplay for Cousins, an adaptation of Tachella's Cousin, Cousine, which was directed by Joel Schumacher for Paramount Pictures. Metcalfe's stage plays include Strange Snow, Vikings, Half a Lifetime, Emily, White Linen, The Incredibly Famous Willy Rivers, and White Man Dancing, among others.

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The last date listed for The Tragedy of the Commons was Sunday November 20, 2011 / 2:00pm.

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Ruskin Group Theatre
3000 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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310-397-3244
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Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Brian Kerwin's acting was great, but the storyline was not.

Written on Nov 24 2011
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Dennis Trigubetz
4.0

All around fine cast, except that I felt the Dan Gerard character, played by Jeffrey Stubblefield, was an extraneous and unneeded insertion in to the play. Rachel Noll, as Ellen Adams, gave a nice unforced acting effort, as did Edward Edwards as Carl Brewer.

I felt that the writing was not up to the monumental effort expended by the formidable Brian Kerwin, onstage for the whole play.

Written on Nov 21 2011
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Kate Walsh
4.0

Brian Kerwin had quite a task to perform and did very well at it. The small space presented a challenge to the fourth wall, but all did well with that, too. We talked about the play all the way home.

Written on Nov 21 2011
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 PJ
4.0

So nice to see these great actors together.

Written on Nov 15 2011
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Quotes & Highlights

  • "Superlative cast ... [a] thought-provoking production." --Backstage (Critic's Pick)
  • "Superlative production ... outstanding work by the ensemble and director." --Total Theater
  • "This is the best play I've seen in a long time with rich characters, lyric language and a pace that doesn't let up. It's well worth a trip" - CurtainUp
  • "A must see-searing drama"--LA Splash
  • “Metcalfe has written a thoughtful bit of prose about the tragedies that shape our common lives, and the Ruskin has done it justice”--Laist (Recommended)
  • "Riveting, emotionally sustained…must see play"--Santa Monica Mirror
  • “Kerwin’s performance attains true greatness. Pitch perfect…powerful piece of Los Angeles theater at its best”--StageSceneLA (Recommended)
  • “Cast…all terrific. Every midsize and larger nonprofit company within LA, OC and VC should be looking at this production. The classic it most resembles is The Cherry Orchard. The intimacy of the Ruskin helps (Director and ensemble) delineate the play’s many nuances…this could become a great play” –Don Shirley, LA Stage Times
  • "Engrossing play...intelligent and well-performed production—-something you can always count on at the excellent Ruskin Group Theatre"--San Diego Jewish World