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Theatre
As Bees in Honey Drown
Dragon Productions Theatre Company
June 8-July 1, 2007
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A comedy about the pitfalls of the unquenchable hunger for fame where the lead is a postmodern female conartist “no better than she has to be, in a world considerably worse than it ought to be”.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $10-$21.50
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 8-July 1, 2007Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2pm -
Venue Info
535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Locations
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Parking Info
Free street after 3pm and nearby lot parking available. Parking garage is three doors down.
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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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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"Closes this weekend...Go see!!!"
Review posted by: Dale from Castro Valley, Mar 08, 2008
Once it got past a slow start (and overcame some challenges from a very bizarre audience) this show picks up an amazing amount of emotional steam. Don't miss Pat Tyler and Josh Sigal in performances... Expand
Once it got past a slow start (and overcame some challenges from a very bizarre audience) this show picks up an amazing amount of emotional steam. Don't miss Pat Tyler and Josh Sigal in performances that will blow you away (standouts in a uniformally good cast). I am writing this at midnight on Friday in the hopes it will be posted before the show closes on Sunday so that must tell you something. I was very pleasantly suprised! Collapse
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"Very Enjoyable!"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Nov 09, 2007
Comic timing, a solid script, a wonderful depth to each character, and another fantastic set makes this a really wonderful, laugh out loud, edge of your seat dark comedy. It starts right in with witty... Expand
Comic timing, a solid script, a wonderful depth to each character, and another fantastic set makes this a really wonderful, laugh out loud, edge of your seat dark comedy. It starts right in with witty and realistic banter and through the course of this short, 1 1/2 hour production you really get to know these 3 women. Hard to do, but done so well. They really rose to the challenge. So refreshing to see a well rounded show from beginning to end. Collapse
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"This Smells Great!"
Review posted by: Bob from Castro Valley, CA, Nov 04, 2007
This was a great evening of black comedy. After the first 5 minutes, you might think you know what kind of play it is...it isn't that play...it's even better. ALL of the performances are GREAT. This... Expand
This was a great evening of black comedy. After the first 5 minutes, you might think you know what kind of play it is...it isn't that play...it's even better. ALL of the performances are GREAT. This is truly a CANNOT miss show. Collapse
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"Life or Death in the Suburbs"
Review posted by: Sara K. from Mountain View, CA USA, Nov 03, 2007
What can I say? This show was a breath of fresh air in what was a very long week for me. I refuse to spoil anything, since many of the seemingly insignificent plot details manifest into twists, but I... Expand
What can I say? This show was a breath of fresh air in what was a very long week for me. I refuse to spoil anything, since many of the seemingly insignificent plot details manifest into twists, but I don't think anyone will find it boring. I especially enjoyed Laura Jane Bailey's performance. This show pulls no punches, and forces you to either cheer on or condemn the wives, and by extension to look at the forces which brought them to this point. Collapse
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"A Killer Show!"
Review posted by: Rich from Palo Alto, Nov 03, 2007
What a great show! Put three extremely talented actresses -Laura Jane Bailey, Shannon Stowe, and Meredith Hagedorn - together with a bitingly witty script, and you have a thoroughly entertaining night... Expand
What a great show! Put three extremely talented actresses -Laura Jane Bailey, Shannon Stowe, and Meredith Hagedorn - together with a bitingly witty script, and you have a thoroughly entertaining night of theatre. If you like to laugh, don't miss this one! Collapse
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"Intimate Theatre at Its Best!"
Review posted by: Bill VB from San Mateo, CA USA, Oct 10, 2007
I saw Chekhov in Yalta a few days ago, and am glad I did when I did - it ends in just a few days (Sun. 10/14). If you've never been to the Dragon Theatre (on Alma directly across from the University... Expand
I saw Chekhov in Yalta a few days ago, and am glad I did when I did - it ends in just a few days (Sun. 10/14). If you've never been to the Dragon Theatre (on Alma directly across from the University Ave. CalTrain station - so your carbon footprint can be very small getting to it), you're in for a real treat! There's not a bad seat in the house; anyone in the 45 or so "stadium style" seats is right up close - which, of course, is the way to see any live performance, but especially this lively comedy. There's some really fine acting going on here, from a very obviously dedicated group. Only a couple very brief instances of overdone horseplay put the slightest damper on my otherwise high enjoyment of the production. So for a great, fun escape to Yalta a century ago, Dragon Theatre is the place to head! Collapse
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"Dragon Theater's Best Show To Date"
Review posted by: TheaterFan from San Francisco , Oct 09, 2007
Kudos to Dragon Productions Theater for successfully tackling a show with period costumes, 11 actors and a set evoking the Russian seaside. If you're familiar with Chekov's writing - nothing ever... Expand
Kudos to Dragon Productions Theater for successfully tackling a show with period costumes, 11 actors and a set evoking the Russian seaside. If you're familiar with Chekov's writing - nothing ever happens in your plays! - and Stanislavski's arrogance - Chekov will not be remembered! - you'll howl at these quirky artists,superbly portrayed by James Allen Brewer (Chekov)and Dale Albright (Stainslavski). Not a Russian Theater fan? There are plenty of other fun and touching moments created by Laura Jane Bailey,Mary Lou Torre, Particia Tyler and Anna Marie MacLeod. "Chekov in Yalta" is sure to sell out it's final performances. Buy or reserve tickets now. Tick, tick tick. Collapse
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"Wonderful, fun, intelligent production"
Review posted by: Jenny Hoa from Palo Alto, CA, Oct 01, 2007
This was such a great production. The performances were top rate - particularly Laura Bailey as Olga and Dale Albright as Stanislavsky. Bill Jones and Will Brown were fantastic in throwaway parts.... Expand
This was such a great production. The performances were top rate - particularly Laura Bailey as Olga and Dale Albright as Stanislavsky. Bill Jones and Will Brown were fantastic in throwaway parts. Mary Lou Torre and Annamarie MacLeod really stood out as well, in a production that was beautiful to look at and a delight to behold. Kudos to Dragon Productions and to the director and producer and designers! Collapse
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"Pleasing"
Review posted by: Simon G. from Mountain View, CA, Sep 25, 2007
Quite a play! I was surprised at the quality of the set design. It was simple and effective. As for the acting, I thought that the ensemble meshed well and that there were some stand-out moments from... Expand
Quite a play! I was surprised at the quality of the set design. It was simple and effective. As for the acting, I thought that the ensemble meshed well and that there were some stand-out moments from Annamarie MacLeod (as the maid, Fyokla), as well as Manuel Rojas (Maxim Gorky) and especially noteworthy was Mary Lou Torre (Masha). All in all I feel that the ticket price was money well-spent. Collapse
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"A great time with amazing actors!"
Review posted by: Marie from Brisbane, CA, Sep 24, 2007
This was a terrific, beautifully produced show, performed by an intelligent, professional cast. Especially noteworthy were James Allen Brewer's excellent portrayal of Anton Chekhov, Dale Albright's... Expand
This was a terrific, beautifully produced show, performed by an intelligent, professional cast. Especially noteworthy were James Allen Brewer's excellent portrayal of Anton Chekhov, Dale Albright's wildly funny Stanislavski and Laura Jane Bailey's smart, sexy Olga Knipper. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves well directed, expertly acted live theatre. Collapse
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