Stephen Metcalfe's The Tragedy of the Commons, with Brian Kerwin
Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
- Full Price:
- $25.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $12.50*
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.
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Tragedy of the Commons have expired.
The last date listed for The Tragedy of the Commons was Sunday November 20, 2011 / 2:00pm.
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Free parking in lots next to and nearby
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Casual dress is fine
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Available for purchase in lobby before and during intermission
25 Goldstar Member Reviews
Susan
A truly outstanding performance by Brian Kerwin! Leslie Hicks is equally great. Excellent cast all around. Intelligent writing and relatable themes. Exceeded my expectations, See it. You won't be sorry.Written on Nov 01 2011
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Lorna
great story, wonderfully written, and incredible performances, esp by Brian Kerwin. we loved it.Written on Nov 09 2011
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Linda L.
Entertaining, thought-provoking, at times heart-breaking. Brian Kerwin and Leslie Hicks are superb actors. Don't miss this one!Written on Nov 08 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