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The Understudy - West Coast Premiere

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

May 10-June 3, 2012

The star he's working with doesn't get the play; the stage manager just happens to be his ex-fiancée; and the set technician seems to be high-just another day in the life of an understudy.

This laugh-out-loud look at the battle for stage credibility between a typecast action movie star and a "real" actor with a very...

San Jose Rep's Emerging Artist Lab - SJREAL Friday Night Series

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

May 11-June 1, 2012

San Jose Rep's Emerging Artist Lab (SJREAL) offers an opportunity for budding Bay Area artists to unleash their creativity during late-night, cabaret-style performances at San Jose Rep. Innovation and risk are key factors of the San Jose Rep's Emerging Artist Lab, an open forum that strives to push the boundaries of what theatre is. SJREAL...

Blue Box Bash... Center Stage - Gala Evening

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

June 9, 2012

Entertainment includes the performance Richard Glazier Salutes the American Popular Song, a musical tour of the 20th century by award-winning pianist and master story-teller Richard Glazier (www.richardglazier.com).

Dancing on Stage will feature Touch of Class (www.tocband.net). Contact Joel Nelson (joel@joelnelson.com). Touch of...

Bill W. and Dr. Bob... A Free Forum Discussing the Play - Insight Night

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

June 18, 2012

From conception to casting, San Jose Rep's free Insight Nights offer a rare glimpse into the building of a production. Join Artistic Director Rick Lombardo and other artists and local experts as they share insights into the themes and creative process of upcoming productions.

These lively and thought-provoking discussions are...

Creative Dramatics Summer Workshops - Six Two-Week Sessions

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

June 18-July 27, 2012

Led by San Jose Repertory Theatre professionals, participants will develop their improvisational acting and play building skills. The first week will focus on character creation, communication, scene building, storytelling, and collaborative nature of the improvisational process. During week two, participants will exercise those skills while...

The Understudy... A Free Forum Discussing the Play - Insight Night

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

May 7, 2012

From conception to casting, San Jose Rep's free Insight Nights offer a rare glimpse into the building of a production. Join Artistic Director Rick Lombardo and other artists and local experts as they share insights into the themes and creative process of upcoming productions.

These lively and thought-provoking discussions are...

Lunchtime Lecture: Staging Carnage

Presented by San Jose Museum of Art and San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Museum of Art

April 4, 2012

Like the artists whose work is featured in the exhibition "Renegade Humor," playwright Yasmine Reza uses biting humor to look into the dark heart of human behavior. Rick Lombardo, artistic director of San Jose Repertory Theatre, will talk about directing Reza's play "God of Carnage" (March 22-April 15 at San Jose Rep). He...

God of Carnage

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

March 22-April 15, 2012

This sharp-edged comedy takes us on a rollercoaster ride to twisted depths and hilarious contradictions when "grown-ups" are called upon to tidy up children’s messes. Two sets of parents try to put their best foot forward to deal with the aftermath of a playground altercation between their sons. But, any attempt at having a...

101 Years of Broadway

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

February 14-February 18, 2012

Acclaimed Musical Revue Featuring Actual Stars of Broadway

Direct from the Big Apple, Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway features a dazzling cast of five Broadway stars accompanied by an all-star New York band. This acclaimed musical revue recreates the greatest moments from the finest Broadway shows of the century, featuring the...

Double Indemnity - World Premiere

Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre at San Jose Repertory Theatre

January 12-February 5, 2012

From the dark and dingy streets of LA comes a treacherous tale of love and murder. The beautiful and seductive Phyllis Nirlinger unveils a cold-blooded scheme to murder her husband, but not before first taking out an insurance policy on his life—one which pays double if her husband dies in a fall from a moving train. Smart-talking...