Posts Tagged ‘farce’
Rep’s ‘Bad Hombres’ Riffs on Moliere in Latinx Style
Herbert Siguenza’s current Rep world premiere starts with Moliere, stirs in Shakespeare and a taste of Oscar Wilde, and produces a farcial take on, of all things, the Sinaloan narco culture…
Read More‘Noises Off’ in Good Hands at Lamb’s
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off has been celebrated as a farce to be reckoned with, and if reckoning means that the ensemble cast must execute precisely while pretending to be flailing about, then the cast of the current production at Lamb’s Players Theatre has reckoned well indeed…
Read MoreHow to Describe ‘Sons of the Prophet?’ Wonderful
It’s hard to describe Stephen Karam’s play, Sons of the Prophet, performing through February 15 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. “Comedy-drama” is too mild. “Dark farce” comes closer, but doesn’t capture the true looney-tunes aspect of several of the characters. I think I’ll settle for “wonderful” and let it go at that…
Read MoreSD Rep’s ‘Detroit’: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
The American way of life is built on illusion, or so playwright Lisa D’Amour seems to say in “Detroit,” a 2010 Pulitzer Prize drama finalist. The San Diego Repertory Theatre entry seeks to illustrate that for us, but the excellent production values far outstrip the premature script.
Read MoreHumor and Cruelty on the Rocks in Lamb’s Familiar ‘Foreigner’
Drawing on ancient themes about love and deceit, good and evil, The Foreigner is a gut-busting farce that could make your dour Aunt Lil guffaw. But it has darkened over the years. Society is more sensitive now. One can’t ignore the stereotypes, cruelty, and violence. Did I mention the Klu Klux Klan?
Read More“Perfect Wedding” is a Fun Farce
On paper, Perfect Wedding does not sound like a very satisfying comedy. Reading a plot synopsis beforehand makes the play seem like a painfully corny experience that is dull and unoriginal.
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