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The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
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Reader reviews: Write a review | Read more reviews First produced in 1979, this word-for-word sampling from the transcripts of the notorious 1969 trial in which the U.S. government prosecuted the "Chicago Eight" for deliberately inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention is strikingly timely in subject matter. However, in purely theatrical terms, it is somewhat laborious.
— F. Kathleen Foley Oct. 19, 2007 Schedule notes: Four Wednesday performances, Nov. 7, 14 and 28 and Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. Sunday evening performances Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 and 9 at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18 and Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m. No performance Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving). Production notes: Post-show discussions Nov. 7, 15 and 23. Pay what you can Nov. 9. Through Dec. 15, 2007 Thursdays: 8 p.m. Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays: 8 p.m. Price: $25-$30 Box office: 310-477-2055
Reader Reviews
October 25, 2007
Daniel Arden Studio City, CAThe LA times review is absurd. This play/recreation is nothing if not engaging. The night I was there one audience member was so involved in the action on stage that when one of the defendants was being beaten on the floor right in front of her by a marshal she started hitting him with her cane! I've never seen the line between theatre and reality so blurred before. This is an evening that exposes not only the truths of America in the 60s but also of our current situation with focus, passion and a brilliant cast. This reviewer should find a different trade October 20, 2007
M. Curtis Culver City, CAI saw this production opening weekend and when I read the review printed by the Times I couldn't help but wonder what show the critic was watching. If by 'laborious' it was meant to imply that the actors poured every ounce of passion onto the stage, I agree. If not, it would seem that the review was written by someone who embodies the apathy the eight defendents so ardently fought against. Also... to say that it is laborious as an act of pure theatre misses the essential truth that this is NOT pure theatre. This really happened and it shouldn't be easy to sit through - few worthwhile endeavors of the mind and soul are. Write a review | Read more reviews Current, Upcoming
Through Aug. 9 In Itamar Moses' historically based comedy, set in 1722, rival musicians vie for the most coveted musical post in Europe. Through Aug. 8 Actor-writer-musician-stand-up comedian R. Ernie Silva performs his autobiographical coming-of-age story about leaving the ghettos of Brooklyn for a life on the road. |
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