Tag: absurd comedy

“Wintertime” Transforms Infidelity into Trust—at Berkeley Rep

“Wintertime” Transforms Infidelity into Trust—at Berkeley Rep

Charles L. Mee’s Comedy Opens Big Red Door to Joy by Barry David Horwitz In Charles L. Mee’s absurd comedy romp, non-stop crisis and hilarious self-revelation rule the day. After a first act of squabbles and love triangles, we get to enjoy a raucous party celebrating love and trust. When a straight Frenchman dresses…

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“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”–Playful Dark Comedy, at CCCT, El Cerrito

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”–Playful Dark Comedy, at CCCT, El Cerrito

Millennial Notes Christopher Durang’s Riff on Chekhov’s Entourage by Emily Colby Anton Chekhov, Snow White, Maggie Smith, Voodoo, and a shirtless 20-something. It’s like TV’s Chopped, where unexpected ingredients come together to create a pop-culture challenge. But, instead of cuisine, CCCT is serving up a fresh, fanciful comedy, called “Vanya and Sonia and Masha…

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