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  We had the benefit of catching another production while in town again, this time, the final showing of Avenue Q - a parody on Sesame Street.  Great show w/ great cast and music accompaniment.  Only downside was waiting 30 min for the show to begin while they packed the house.  However, after seeing the show, it was worth the wait!  Cute little theater with what appears to be a loyal following.  Keep up the good work - we look forward to seeing what's showing when we are in the area.

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  Posted on 01.23.13 Vonda R.

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  I've seen two productions here - "The Birdcage" and "Reefer Madness".  Both were extremely entertaining, with plenty of hilarity and fantastic music.  My one and only complaint is the lack of leg room in the seating area, but all in all, this is a wonderful little neighborhood playhouse.  Check it out!

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  Posted on 04.30.12 Byung Ho B.

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  I saw Rocky Horror recently and it was awesome!  I found myself LOL'ing during all the scandalous and outrageous scenes, it was just pure fun to be there and be a part of it.

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  Posted on 11.10.11 Booboo S.

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  Apparently, playwright Edward Albee didn't think that LOLITA was sufficiently provocative. Never in our time will an attempt to explore the heart and soul of a sexual deviant be universally accepted--it will always draw the wrath of those who believe that such a portrayal automatically constitutes one's "condonement" of the subject's appalling actions. But suppose one takes the topic one crucial step away from... humanity?
  
  "Who is Sylvia," indeed? The title of the play says it all... she is quite literally a goat, and she is the new obsession of wealthy, successful middle-aged architect Martin, who shares an otherwise idyllic and faithful marriage to his wife Stevie. The liberal-minded Martin and his sympathetic best friend Ross (a television talk-show host) aren't terribly concerned that Martin and Stevie's teenage son Billy has come out as gay--they simply think he'll "straighten out of it" eventually. But it's asking far too much for Ross to keep Martin's new and overwhelming passion a secret.
  
  Stevie's reaction to the revelation is sure to match that of the unsuspecting viewer. At first, the idea is ludicrously hilarious (and make no mistake, there are plenty of laughs to be had here), but even as a joke, it's in extremely bad taste and goes just a little too far, right? Disbelieving laughter gives way to numb shock... and eventually we have no choice but to acknowledge that the situation (and the play) is no joke. We were only laughing in self-defense... this isn't funny at all. Nor is it something that Martin could ever simply keep to himself as something that "doesn't hurt anyone." This play hurts. In fact--it might very well carve you up.
  
  I saw THE GOAT in the extra-special environs of the Paper Wing's Gallerie Theatre. That's not the main stage--that's one small room just off the lobby. The space debuted as a new theatre with Tracy Letts' BUG and put the viewer directly into the motel room in which the story took place. And now it's Martin and Stevie's place--and once again, you are there for total immersion theatre. This play was MADE for such an intimate venue.
  
  Of the cast of four, two were new to me, and two I knew very well. Mitch Davis and Phyllis Davis (whom I don't know personally) carried the show amazingly well as the freshly-conflicted couple. Martin is so easily likable and so pitifully naive that you can't help but cringe as he simply fails to recognize that he's doing anything wrong or why anyone else ought to have a problem with it. Ms. Davis is equally excellent as Stevie, who is forced to run the gamut of emotions Martin simply won't.
  
  The two crucial supporting players may very well look familiar to viewers of the MANOR: Jordan Brewer (recently seen as ultimate fighter Brick Block) shines as Billy (who's emotionally aghast at his father's actions but who still desperately needs him), and Mark Cunningham (Mad Mark Mak to my viewers) tackles his first major dramatic role with serious, impressive gusto--it's up to Ross to essentially bookend the show by forcing his friends to face a grim reality.
  
  This production of THE GOAT was directed by Renee Infelise, who makes the absolute most of a tiny working space and, as noted above, elicits fine performances from her entire cast. This show hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks--I barely remember what I mumbled to Renee as I exited the theatre. And no, I'm not making this up for dramatic effect or "just saying that" because I have friends involved in the show.
  
  THE GOAT will play Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM through and including September 3rd. Seating is significantly limited, so make sure you don't miss out. Visit the Paper Wing Theatre Company page for ticket information.

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  Posted on 08.20.11 Shane D.

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  Great news!  Ticket prices have been dropped to $10 instead of the previous $17...
  
  Just went to see "Mr. Marmalade"...ok, must say it's one of the weirdest plays I've ever seen, but very good, in it's own right.  Yes...I think I recommend it, to people who aren't to sensitive/delicate.  Rough topics and quite a bit of foul language, but it's really quite good.

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  Posted on 05.09.09 Kate P.

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