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Theatre
A View of the Harbor
October 24-November 9, 2008
Actors Theatre is proud to be one of the few theatre companies in the country to have presented all three of Richard Dresser's humorous and provocative plays investigating 'Happiness in America'. After the blue-collar struggles of Augusta and the middle-class suburban angst of The Pursuit of Happiness, A View of the Harbor offers a sly perspective on the ghostly pull of America's brass rings: power and money. Years after leaving home, Nick - a scion of privilege - returns home to face his overbearing father and his own personal demons.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $23-$45
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Dates & Times
Dates:
October 24-November 9, 2008Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 7:00pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm -
Venue Info
222 East Monroe Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Regions
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
- Braille
- Assisted Listening System
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Pillowman
"This Is Great Theatre!"
Review posted by: Richard Trujillo from Phoenix, AZ, Apr 30, 2007
This gem from Actors Theatre is an incredibly well written, provocative, disturbing, sad, beautiful, hilarious piece of work. It is brilliantly directed and the show's cast defines great acting.... Expand
This gem from Actors Theatre is an incredibly well written, provocative, disturbing, sad, beautiful, hilarious piece of work. It is brilliantly directed and the show's cast defines great acting. It's the kind of work that warns "it's not for everyone", but it should be. This is exactly the kind of work that needs more visibility and support. It's the kind of work that separates AT from the other pro houses, and it is exactly the kind of work they do best! Collapse
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Why isn't this show sold out??"
Review posted by: Quinn from Phoenix, AZ, Feb 05, 2007
Wonderfully written and performed! This piece is thoughtful, poetic and UNIQUE! Phoenix needs more theater like this!
Wonderfully written and performed! This piece is thoughtful, poetic and UNIQUE! Phoenix needs more theater like this!
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Outstanding!"
Review posted by: Peggy & Nick Johnson from Anytown, AT 55555, Jan 31, 2007
We saw the Friday night 26th performance - Outstanding! Dwayne Hartford gave an amazing performance. It seems that our Arizona audiences rarely show great enthusiasm at the end of most performances --... Expand
We saw the Friday night 26th performance - Outstanding! Dwayne Hartford gave an amazing performance. It seems that our Arizona audiences rarely show great enthusiasm at the end of most performances -- even terrific ones like this production of Thom Pain. We were very impressed by this well done, thought provoking play. Collapse
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Now, this is INTELLIGENT THEATER!"
Review posted by: Jim Colletti from Phoenix, Jan 30, 2007
Phoenix should be proud that it has Actors Theatre bringing this level of theater. A great script delivered by a great actor. For the intelligent audiences only. Thank you Matthew - your vision is... Expand
Phoenix should be proud that it has Actors Theatre bringing this level of theater. A great script delivered by a great actor. For the intelligent audiences only. Thank you Matthew - your vision is strong and should be experienced by all. Collapse
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Event Name: A Christmas Carol
"Great Performance"
Review posted by: Laura Marie Dorris from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 13, 2006
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this. Worth every dime. Thank you for a superb perfomance. The carols at the end were wonderful.
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this. Worth every dime. Thank you for a superb perfomance. The carols at the end were wonderful.
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Event Name: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow: An Instant Message with Excitable Music
"A Superb show with a great cast"
Review posted by: Kevin from Phoenix AZ, Oct 30, 2006
This show had it all: Drama, Comedy, Sci-fi...Singing? well no, there is no singing but there is a great cast dancing scene to the music of the Bay City Rollers "Saturday Night" not to be missed..... Expand
This show had it all: Drama, Comedy, Sci-fi...Singing? well no, there is no singing but there is a great cast dancing scene to the music of the Bay City Rollers "Saturday Night" not to be missed.. This is one of the best shows in the valley this year Collapse
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Event Name: The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
""The Goat" not for the faint of heart"
Review posted by: Joanie Flatt from Scottsdale, AZ, Apr 30, 2006
“The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee and produced by actorstheatre at the Herberger Theater Center is not for the faint of heart. Playgoers who found... Expand
“The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee and produced by actorstheatre at the Herberger Theater Center is not for the faint of heart. Playgoers who found “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” jarring and unsettling had better gird their loins for “The Goat.” This play doesn’t push the envelope. It slices, dices and decimates it. Which is to say it is one of the edgiest, best and most compelling plays to grace Valley stages since actorstheatre’s Producing Artistic Director Matthew Wiener gave us “Angels in America” in its entirety. Albee’s script, which explores the outer edges of societal boundaries and what happens when those boundaries are crossed, is explosive. His use of humor while exploring the darkest of subjects saves the audience from total despair and exhaustion. The writing is brilliant, Albee at his septuagenarian best. Marshall W. Mason’s direction is superb, as is the acting by Steven Akley, Harold Dixon, Karen Gregan and Randy Noojin. The show runs through May 14. Tickets are available through the Herberger Box Office, 602-252-8497. Collapse
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Event Name: Benefactors
"A Little Let Down at the End?"
Review posted by: Barry N. Fine from Surprise (Sun City Grand), AZ, Mar 11, 2006
Notwithstanding recent reviews, this production is not really about public housing, social classism, or the interplay between architecture and politics. All that "stuff" could just as easily have been... Expand
Notwithstanding recent reviews, this production is not really about public housing, social classism, or the interplay between architecture and politics. All that "stuff" could just as easily have been about saving marine mammals or conserving redwood forests. Rather, this is a splendid play about a very curious interdependence, if not co-dependence, between two very quirky couples. In Act 1, the early scenes slowly, if not painfully, establish the plot, while the very latter scenes finally begin to arouse audience tension and anticipation. But despite A+ acting, the promise of Act 2 somehow does not quite fully rise to expectations, althugh it certainly maintains the level of angst developed at the end of Act 1. So, a 3.5 (B+) play combined with a 4.5 (A+) presentation (acting, directing, set, etc.) = an overall 4 stars (A), and well worth attending. Collapse
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