Author Archives: scharles

Antigone: Produced by KOLT Run Creations; notes and comments

Posted on May 12, 2011 by scharles

My wife and I went to see KOLT Run Creations production of Antigone at the California Stage last Friday.  As I said before, I don’t do theater review really,  I’m more interested of trying to understand what makes a play … Continue reading →

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Proof: notes on a play at Big Idea Theater

Posted on March 12, 2011 by scharles

Friday night I went to see Proof at the Big Idea Theater.  Like I’ve said before, this blog is not about reviewing plays as such, it’s about me attending a play and trying to express my observations from a (novice) … Continue reading →

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Talk Radio: comments and notes

Posted on December 11, 2010 by scharles

My wife and I went to the Wilkerson Theater last night for the premier of “Talk Radio“.  I had been to the Three Penny at the same venue, and Wilkerson is similar; a little bigger but still quite small (maybe … Continue reading →

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Escape From Happines Part II: elements of the play

Posted on November 28, 2010 by scharles

Last week I went to see “Escape From Happiness” at the Ooley Theater  in Midtown.  In part I of my analysis I mentioned that the play worked quite well, but I didn’t really explain why.  So I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Escape From Happiness: comments and notes.

Posted on November 20, 2010 by scharles

This blog is not about theater critique, it’s about process.  But in the discovery of what works and what doesn’t, sooner or later it will become necessary to render an opinion about a play. I had it my head to … Continue reading →

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Justice and Injustice: Playwrights Collaborative Sunday November 7

Posted on November 9, 2010 by scharles

Well “Justice and Injustice” was read Sunday November 7th at the Big Idea Theater on Del Paso Blvd. I want to thank all the actors that took the time to take part in the reading. It’s a lot of work … Continue reading →

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Playwright’s Collaborative September 26 Comments: Betty and Lorraine at the Lucky Cafe

Posted on September 27, 2010 by scharles

The Playwright’s Collaborative was back at the BIT for September 26, with Jack Kisor’s play “Betty and Lorraine at the Lucky Cafe” as the event.  Attendance was  a little lighter then usual (possibly due to the Ellys), but as usual … Continue reading →

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Friday, Sept 24th: Mystery beer. Pizza at Tulis. Music. It’s all good.

Posted on September 25, 2010 by scharles

Friday night. Mystery beer tasting.  What beer?  You’ll see.  Then dinner. Where? Pizza.  Tuli’s.  I said “beer list”.  Nope.  He’ll tell you.  OK.  Long list.  A slight hesitation on our part.  He (Sanford) said, “beer geeks?” Yes.  Sarah Smile.  He … Continue reading →

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29 1/2 hours + 1 day later (more or less): Sac City Playwriting Festival Comments

Posted on September 13, 2010 by scharles

Well the 2010 29½ Hour Playwriting Festival is over, and I have to say it was a lot of fun.  10 completely original plays produced in 29 1/2 hours!  100 minutes, all on one stage, before a packed house.  A … Continue reading →

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Playwright’s Collaborative Comments: August 15th and 29th readings

Posted on September 5, 2010 by scharles

It’s been a few weeks since my last post, lots to catch up on.  We’ve had two Playwright’s Collaborative readings, and my 2nd play (“Justice and Injustice”)  is scheduled for a reading in December (or sooner if we can get … Continue reading →

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