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Recent Reviews: The Pear, TheatreWorks

01-24-13

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Intimate Apparel (The Pear Avenue Theatre)
Palo Alto Daily News: "...what director Troy Johnson has done with this production is bring out the many facets of each of its six distinct characters. The result is a masterful blend of tenderness, reality, sadness, friendship and resiliency in all its guises...."
A Good Reed Review: "...This is a strong production that draws you in and moves you as it shows the depth and importance of true friendships...."

Somewhere (TheatreWorks)
Paul Myrvold's Theatre Notes: "...There are so many threads and so much rich drama and comedy in Matthew Lopez’ play Somewhere, given a superb production at TheatreWorks, that it fairly overflows with meaning and emotion, all of it informed by and stemming from the personal stories of the playwright and his aunt, the star of the show, the multiple Tony Award winning Priscilla Lopez...."
Stark Insider: "...Although [the program notes] speak of the constant script changes, substantial editing is still needed, as this work ran long, the whole dreaming vs. not dreaming trope was overstated and oversimplified...."
San Francisco Chronicle: "The story doesn't hold up as well as the acting and director Giovanna Sardelli's engaging production...."

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