BWW Reviews: DOCTOR CERBERUS Explores the (Funny) Horrors of Teen Life
by Michael L. Quintos
- Apr 27, 2010
In South Coast Repertory's truly excellent World Premiere play DOCTOR CERBERUS (with performances continuing through May 2), playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa takes us back to the mid-1980's to witness the witty coming-of-age tale of one young awkward teen who is just a tad smarter than his years will allow. This, like in all misfits, causes him to be quite anguished by the very nature of his uniqueness in the world. Factor in a standard-issue dysfunctional family that can't quite understand him, and you have the makings of a winning narrative that has plenty of laughs, pathos and enough poignant moments that has us rooting for our hero to make it through to the end unscathed. Growing up different is scary. More broadly, life itself is scary.
Photo Flash: South Coast Rep's Doctor Cerberus
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 18, 2009
In the suburbs of Washington, D.C., in the mid-1980s, 13-year-old Franklin Robertson is trying to survive. His parents don't understand him. His older brother torments him non-stop. He'd rather write stories than go on dates.
Actors and Directors Announced for SCR's 12th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival 5/1 - 5/3
by BWW News Desk
- May 1, 2009
South Coast Repertory has announced the lineup of actors and directors who will participate in the 12th annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF). Since its creation in 1998, PPF has grown into one of the most important festivals of new scripts in the United States. This year?s Festival will take place during the May 1 through May 3 weekend and will feature five staged readings and two fully-produced World Premieres on South Coast Repertory?s Segerstrom and Julianne Argryos Stages. Tickets to PPF may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.
Actors and Directors Announced for SCR's 12th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival 5/1 - 5/3
by Reynard Loki
- Apr 16, 2009
South Coast Repertory has announced the lineup of actors and directors who will participate in the 12th annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF). Since its creation in 1998, PPF has grown into one of the most important festivals of new scripts in the United States. This year?s Festival will take place during the May 1 through May 3 weekend and will feature five staged readings and two fully-produced World Premieres on South Coast Repertory?s Segerstrom and Julianne Argryos Stages. Tickets to PPF may be purchased online at www.scr.org, by phone at (714) 708-5555 or in person at the SCR box office.
A.C.T. Adds Two Performances for 'The Quality of Life'
by Robert Diamond
- Nov 3, 2008
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) added two performances to the run of The Quality of Life, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Jane Anderson, following overwhelming audience response.
Lagerfelt and Metcalf to Star in A.C.T's 'The Quality of Life'
by Faetra Petillo
- Sep 25, 2008
Original award-winning cast members Dennis Boutsikaris, Laurie Metcalf, JoBeth Williams will join Steven Culp and Caroline Lagerfelt Moving in Jane Anderson's The Quality of Life, inspired by the events of the Mt. Vision Fire of 1995 at A.C.T.
Review: 'Blackbird' Sings a Daring Song
by Eugene Lovendusky
- May 6, 2007
David Harrower's 'Blackbird,' now making its West Coast premiere at the American Conservatory Theatre, is risky, stirring, and uncomfortable... putting the aftermath of child sexual abuse in the spotlight.
Blackbird at ACT, West Coast Premiere 4/27 - 5/27
by Eugene Lovendusky
- Apr 27, 2007
American Conservatory Theater is proud to present the West Coast premiere Blackbird, written by David Harrower, and directed by Loretta Greco April 27 through May 27. An intimate and unflinching portrait of two individuals destroyed by an illicit love, 'Blackbird' officially opens Wednesday, May 2 at 8PM.
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