Bar Mitzvah Boy The world premiere of “Bar Mitzvah Boy” written by local playwright Mark Leiren-Young, opened to a sold out audience at the Pacific Theatre last weekend. Joey, played by Richard Newman, is a successful Jewish lawyer who wants to have the Bar Mitzvah ceremony most Jewish boys celebrate as a symbol of … Read more
In this quiet, thought provoking performance, solo performer David Snider plays Samuel Gentle, a gardener, a former minister in his middle years, who is reflecting on God, his faith, other belief systems and the way his life has unfolded. “An Almost Holy Picture” develops as a nonlinear narrative as Gentle recounts the experiences which have … Read more
“Ruined” Pacific Theatre Members of the audience at Lynn Nottage’s exceptional play, “Ruined”, may not have known much about the long and brutal history of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo before seeing Dark Glass Theatre Production’s presentation at Pacific Theatre. They will leave, however, with a deep empathy for the Congolese people, … Read more
What is the nature of love? How do people deal with the possibility of love, and the probability of its loss? Why do they risk breaking their hearts, again and again, hoping against hope for a happy ending? During the Pacific Theatre’s production of “Almost Maine”, by John Cariani, five talented actors … Read more
“There is one thing in this world that makes me feel really good and that does make sense, and it’s you.” Nov 24 – Dec 16, 2017 The northern lights dance: something strange is happening in Almost. A charming, magical tapestry of the joys and perils of romance, set in one night in small-town Maine. … Read more
“It feels so strange, that almost overnight, you don’t have the same beliefs as me.” Sept 15 – Oct 7, 2017 Pacific Theatre begins its 2017-2018 season with Lucas Hnath’s immersive, complex exploration of a crisis of faith, The Christians. Playing Sept 15-Oct 7 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays at Pacific … Read more
Outside Mullingar at the Pacific Theatre until June 10th The play opens in a run-down farmhouse, during a terrible rainstorm on the day of a funeral, but contrary to its bleak setting the play quickly establishes itself as a snappy comedy. This contrast of tones carries throughout the play as the characters bring levity and … Read more
“Who likes people? Nobody.” May 19-June 10, 2017 Pacific Theatre presents Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley, a quirky story of love and some kind of happiness. Playing May 19-June 10 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays and Sunday, May 28 and June 4 at Pacific Theatre, 1440 W 12th Ave. Pay-what-you-can … Read more
The audience at last evening’s opening performance of playwright Athol Fugard’s Valley Song at the Pacific Theatre was treated to an entertaining, thought provoking story of love, loss and the inevitability of change. Set in South Africa in the early post-apartheid years, two characters – a grandfather and his granddaughter – struggle with their … Read more
VALLEY SONG by Athol Fugard originally produced by The Gateway Theatre March 24-April 8, 2017 Pacific Theatre presents Valley Song by Athol Fugard, an inter-generational tale that brings the nation-wide social changes of apartheid to one family. Playing Mar 24-Apr 8 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays and Sunday, Apr 2 at Pacific Theatre, … Read more