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	Pear Slices Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre May 11-June 3, 2012 In this ninth serving of Pear Slices, see what the talented and versatile writers in the Pear Playwrights Guild are up to, this time around. Fresh and ripe, these short new plays are sure to surprise and delight the audience. Pear Slices Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre May 11-June 3, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Mrs. Warren's Profession Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre June 22-July 15, 2012 The tenth season concludes with the first play produced at the Pear: Mrs. Warren's Profession, George Bernard Shaw's stunning and ageless indictment of hypocrisy. As she did in the 2002 production, Pear Artistic Director Diane Tasca will appear in the title role. Mrs. Warren's Profession Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre June 22-July 15, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

Past Events

	Bach at Leipzig Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre April 6-April 22, 2012 Six men in wigs and knee breeches—all named either Johann or Georg--converge on Leipzig in 1722. Each Johann/Georg has his eyes on the prize position of organmeister of the Thomaskirche. Madness of a comically German variety ensues, as witty barbs and historical allusions zip around the stage like nobody’s business. It’s a... Bach at Leipzig Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre April 6-April 22, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Familiar Strangers - World Premiere Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre March 2-March 18, 2012 Set in Los Angeles during the Iranian festival of No Rooz (“new day”), this wonderful new play explores the generational and cultural conflicts of an Iranian family split by revolution. With insight and humor, Slices alumna Margy Kahn portrays the struggle between an Iranian woman and her Americanized teen-aged daughter. Adolescent... Familiar Strangers - World Premiere Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre March 2-March 18, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)
	A Moon for the Misbegotten Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre January 13-February 5, 2012 This play revisits a member of O’Neill’s iconic Tyrone family (last seen in Long Day’s Journey at the Pear). Irish immigrant Phil Hogan, along with his coarse and wanton daughter, Josie, work a farm rented from James Tyrone, an alcoholic, washed-up actor. In a scheme to buy the farm, Josie aims to seduce James. But as their... A Moon for the Misbegotten Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre January 13-February 5, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)
	Mauritius Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre November 4-November 20, 2011 The seemingly genteel bequest of a stamp album fans the flames of greed and sibling rivalry, as two half-sisters and several shady characters fight over an extremely pricey pair of stamps (we’re talking seven figures). Crackling dialogue, black humor, psychological complexity, and a tense, surprising plot make Mauritius a “ripping... Mauritius Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at The Pear Avenue Theatre November 4-November 20, 2011 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Josh Kornbluth - Benefit Performance Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at Community School of Music and Arts October 23, 2011 Mountain View's Pear Avenue Theatre celebrates its 10th anniversary with a benefit performance by Josh Kornbluth , a comedic monologuist who has toured internationally, written and starred in several feature films, and starred in his own show on KQED. Josh and his brother Jake (director/screenwriter) have made a film called Love & Taxes... Josh Kornbluth - Benefit Performance Presented by The Pear Avenue Theatre at Community School of Music and Arts October 23, 2011 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Media Reviews

• Event Name: Pear Slices 2011 - Original Plays
  Article: Pear Playwrights Guild Serves Up Slices of Americana
  A Good Reed Review - Apr 11, 2011
  By Ande Jacobson

  An annual tradition since its second season, Slices presents an entertaining evening of eight original one-act plays chosen from submissions (over 20 this year) by members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. Pear Slices 2011 adds a new dimension with eac… Expand

  An annual tradition since its second season, Slices presents an entertaining evening of eight original one-act plays chosen from submissions (over 20 this year) by members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. Pear Slices 2011 adds a new dimension with each play depicting the “American experience” in some fashion and marks the 60th... Collapse

Member Reviews

• Event Name: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court - New Dramatization
  "A delightful, funny, thought provoking evening"
  Review posted by: Jim from Milpitas, CA, May 15, 2011
  

  The Pear Avenue Theater company has adapted one of the subversive works of that infamous scoundrel, Mark Twain into a funny and delightful play, where hundreds of people are portrayed using clever... Expand

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  The Pear Avenue Theater company has adapted one of the subversive works of that infamous scoundrel, Mark Twain into a funny and delightful play, where hundreds of people are portrayed using clever props, costumes and very well done acting. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is both funny and thought provoking. I only recommend stuff I really like! Collapse

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• Event Name: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court - New Dramatization
  "Twain comes to life"
  Review posted by: PTF from Los Altos, CA, May 13, 2011
  

  A hard-working ensemble fills this new play with delightful moments. Creatively staged and acted with great energy, this adaptation should satisfy Mark Twain fans. Like the book, it starts bright... Expand

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  A hard-working ensemble fills this new play with delightful moments. Creatively staged and acted with great energy, this adaptation should satisfy Mark Twain fans. Like the book, it starts bright and lively and ends in a darker place. Collapse

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