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Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: BillEadie 01:29 am EST 02/02/14

I'll be in SF April 10-12 and was hoping against hope to be able to see all three COAST OF UPTOPIA plays in Berkeley while I'm there. Or, if you think there's something else I should see instead, please let me know.

I will be staying in the Castro and getting around on public transit, so that's probably going to keep me away from good work being done on the Peninsula or in Marin. I have Thursday and Friday evenings and a Saturday matinee available before winging my way home.

Many thanks for any help you can give me.

Bill, in San Diego


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re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: SFnative 05:36 am EST 02/02/14
In reply to: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA - BillEadie 01:29 am EST 02/02/14

they will be doing part 3: salvage from march 21-april 27. and they will be doing marathon days of all three parts. those dates have not been listed as yet. more info at shotgunplayers.org


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re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: Richard Connema 04:43 pm EST 02/02/14
In reply to: re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA - SFnative 05:36 am EST 02/02/14

There is more information on the Shotgun's production of Utopia now on Theatre News.


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re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: broadwaybelter 01:51 am EST 02/02/14
In reply to: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA - BillEadie 01:29 am EST 02/02/14

I would skip UTOPIA. While Shotgun is an admirable company, their efforts are largely amateurish, unfortunately.

If you're looking for a new, challenging, and well-done play, you must check out EVERY FIVE MINUTES at Magic Theater at Fort Mason Center. The theater is easily accessible by public transportation.

Also, I'd look into:
BAUER (San Francisco Playhouse)

TRIBES
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
(Both at Berkeley Rep)
VENUS IN FUR (A.C.T.)
WITTENBERG (Aurora Theater-next door to BRep)

Those are your best choices.


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re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: BillEadie 02:07 am EST 02/03/14
In reply to: re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA - broadwaybelter 01:51 am EST 02/02/14

Thanks for the suggestions, especially the world premieres. Nice to have an endorsement of something with which I'm not familiar, and I'd enjoy seeing a show at the Magic or at SF Playhouse. Wittenberg looks interesting, too.

I have seen Tribes multiple times, as well as Venus in Fur. I guess I will have to wait for Shotgun's schedule to be posted online, and then I'll make my decisions.

Bill


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re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA

Posted by: Richard Connema 03:32 am EST 02/02/14
In reply to: re: Berkeley: Shotgun Players - COAST OF UTOPIA - broadwaybelter 01:51 am EST 02/02/14

Sorry to disagree with you but the first two productions of the three part Utopia were not amateurish. Both were excellent productions with a superb cast. Looking forward to the third part.


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