Dark Comedy Kvetch From SeaGlass Theatre
Whitefire Theatre (13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
- Full Price:
- $25.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $12.50*
SeaGlass Theatre presents Steven Berkoff's mature dark comedy Kvetch at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. An absurdist look at the secret, true thoughts that brew within us all, Kvetch not only exposes the deepest fears, desires, and prejudices of one Jewish family with hilarious results, but is a savage study of anxieties often caused by those who share our lives. Kvetch stars LA Weekly Award winner Matt Kirkwood, Don Grigware, "Best of Southern California Theatre" pick Kimberly Van Luin, Ovation Nominee Paul Stroili (Straight Up With a Twist, Original Chicago Cast Tony and Tina's Wedding), theater and television veteran Dale Morris and LA Law's Annie Abbot.
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Kvetch have expired.
The last date listed for Kvetch was Sunday October 16, 2011 / 3:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Sharyn on What to Wear
Casual
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Anna Incs Lantsman on Where to Park
Read signs as most street require permits
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BLANCHE KRAVEITZ on Where to Eat
Snacks sold at the venue.
23 Goldstar Member Reviews
MattCA
This was a hoot. Went with a good friend who, and we both laughed our asses off. Thoroughly enjoyable. Decent acting by most of the cast, and an unforgettable performance by the guy who was buying material. Incredible facial expressions!!Written on Oct 23 2011
*Note: This play is definitely not for kids.
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jleq
Well acted. Interesting--and realistic concepts.Written on Sep 19 2011
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Goldstar Member
Over the top humor that is sure to make you laugh, in spite of yourself! The play uses the technique of the actors speaking their "kvetching" subtext to the audience, while keeping the guize of civility to eachother. This is not an easy technique to pull off, but these actors did it beautifully. Particular standouts were Paul Stroili as Hal, who brought the house down in one kvetching monologue to the audience, which built to a feverish climax. In the second act Dale Morris stole the show as George, probably the cheesiest businessman I've ever seen. His voice and demeanor reminded me of a bizarre cross between Lionel Barrymore and Strother Martin. He made me laugh so hard at times, I actually had to choke it back, so as not to disturb other people in the audience. Be ready for dark humor and a touch of courseness. But it's all in good fun!Written on Oct 17 2011
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BLANCHE KRAVEITZ
WE ENJOYED THE PLAY...BUT JUST A WARNING....CONTAINSWritten on Sep 19 2011
VERY ADULT LANGUAGE.....WAS A BIT SURPRISED, BUT IT ALL MADE PERFECT SENSE.
LOTS OF LAUGHS.
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More Information About Kvetch
Website
http://www.seaglasstheatre.org/
Quotes & Highlights
- "Hilariously intricate dialog very well executed by an exceptionally talented cast. Nothing to kvetch about in this production -- go see it!” --performingartslive.com
- "Steven Berkoff's abrasive, but hilariously on-target look at people who kvetch their way through life is being given a skillfully sharp production by SeaGlass Theatre ... kvetch is never easy to take — and a difficult one for the actors to pull off, but SeaGlass does it with sublime artistry, with laughs aplenty." —BroadwayWorld.com
- “The best show I’ve seen this year ... I will see it again, and I urge anyone who values a living theater to do the same. ... completely absorbing ... extraordinarily funny ... Berkoff and director Ian Vogt wield a handful of brutal devices to enhance dynamics already at work in this play, gears and wheels of love, honor, identity, faith, all whirling and pulling at one another until I expected to see arms and legs come off these actors' bodies." --Stage Happenings
- “A scaldingly funny masterpiece ... sidesplitting, remarkably compelling ... sensational ... a comic touchdown." —LA Stage Times
About the Ticket Supplier: SeaGlass Theatre
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in the remote corners of the human spirit,
one can find beauty.
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