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Theatre
The Night of the Iguana
August 31-September 21, 2008
An American Classic By Tennessee Williams One night can change your life. Defrocked priest Laurence Shannon now scrapes out a living as a tour guide in Mexico. On the verge of a mental collapse, he abducts his tour group to a crumbling seaside hotel on the edge of the jungle. As a fierce tropical storm rolls in, Shannon must wrestle with the passions of the women around him—the wrath of a Texas school teacher, the advances of a lustful teenager and the jealousies of the widowed hotel owner—as he seeks solace with a new arrival, a gentle spinster traveling with her grandfather—the world’s oldest living poet.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: $10 - $42, depending on performance and seat location
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Dates & Times
Dates:
August 31-September 21, 2008Times:
7:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
8:00 PM Friday, Saturday
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Venue Info
Triad Stage at the Pyrle Theater
232 S. Elm St. Greensboro, NC 27401
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Accessibility Info
- Wheelchair Access
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- Sign Language
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NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
"Many laughs from a clever adaptation"
Review posted by: Whitehaller from Greensboro, Jun 28, 2009
Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word play,... Expand
Preston Lane’s adaptation of Tartuffe was just what the doctor ordered for us: a fun evening of laughs. This is not your Required Reading Tartuffe, but a thoroughly modern adaptation, with word play, slapstick, situational comedy, and sight gags. The set was black and white, giving the cast vibrancy in their candy colors. The characters were certainly not deep (I didn’t expect that), but they were consistent and convicted. Ms. McGuire was having a fabulous time in her character’s irreverence, Ms. Hoffman’s comedic timing was brilliant, Mr. Weiss was perfectly cast, and Mr. Tillotson’s performance was a tour de force. Did this take me back to my Paris days? Of course not. But I did enjoy the humor of the “so very French” icons: the baguette, the fashionable shoe, and the contrast between the French rap (and the very colorful language in it) and the Edith Piaf song. I love leaving a performance with new laugh lines, and this adaptation definitely gave me some. Collapse
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Event Name: Tartuffe, or the Hypocrite
"Triad Stage says"
Review posted by: Susan Wolfe from Greensboro, NC, Jun 21, 2009
"The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty... Expand
"The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them." So says Moliere. But, sadly, the Triad Stage adaptation and direction of Tartuffe left me feeling as though I'd eaten cake for dinner....empty headed and needing more. Instead of clever satire we were dished up a silly plate of empty calorie slapstick focusing on sexual farce--completely losing the play's central issue of political and religious hypocrisy. Even the costumes were disappointing (Look at me, I'm wearing a vest, sunglasses, and a goatee, I'm French!). My heart ached for the excellent talents of Krista Hoeppner and Gordon Joseph Weiss being wasted in this manner and I long to see them again in a production that suits their abilities (and paychecks). We have many other opportunities in Greensboro to experience theatre as silly fun...I hope that Triad Stage chooses to distinguish itself from the crowd and look forward to a return to relevant, thoughtful presentations--be they comedy or drama. Collapse
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Event Name: The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead
"Triad Stage does it again!"
Review posted by: David L Mazzola from Greensboro, NC, May 12, 2009
I opened my program and saw a bio for only one actress, (of course she'd been in Law and Order). How could they make this mistake! Then it hit. There was no mistake. This was a one woman show! And... Expand
I opened my program and saw a bio for only one actress, (of course she'd been in Law and Order). How could they make this mistake! Then it hit. There was no mistake. This was a one woman show! And what a show it was. Kate Goerhing did a phenomenal job of playing not only the 3 women of title but a child, a good ol NC redneck and an old immigrant mother: life in all its glory, error, humor, tragedy and growth. Ms Goehring did a brilliant job of keeping her audience at seats edge from start to finish. She commanded their laughter, tears, anger, and thoughtfulness. She had us in her hand. This was clearly demonstrated by the immediacy of the enthusiastic standing ovation she so deservedly received. As always, the set was fabulous, the lighting and sound were totally in sync and quite effective. The projection was also right on time. While making a couple of tiny errors in her lines she gave a novel of gripping dialect that made us not care. Do not miss this play. You'll love Collapse
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Event Name: Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity
"The musicians are worth it"
Comment posted by: Lucy from Greensboro, NC, Dec 11, 2008
I found it an odd production, mainly because the music was beautiful and dignified, where as the story line was filled with caricatures of the drunk and zany hillbilly/redneck style. The stories were... Expand
I found it an odd production, mainly because the music was beautiful and dignified, where as the story line was filled with caricatures of the drunk and zany hillbilly/redneck style. The stories were a bit odd too. When you're dealing with Old Testament stories, it may be a bit difficult NOT to make God sound like a jerk, but the writing in Beautiful Star seemed to capitalize on making God seem unreasonably cruel and horrible, that by the time the Nativity rolled around, I really didn't care. Overall, the music and the musicians were well worth it, I probably won't see it again, I'll just buy the CD. Oh, the acting was great, but the story was both weird and insulting, there were times it was hard to take in. Collapse
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Event Name: Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity
"Great Birthday Gift"
Review posted by: Robin Eastridge from North Wilkesboro, NC, Dec 01, 2008
My family and I came shopping and as a gift to my sister for her birthday, we all went to see Beautiful Star. Words cannot express how good this play was. The ole Devil, Abraham, and Mary were just... Expand
My family and I came shopping and as a gift to my sister for her birthday, we all went to see Beautiful Star. Words cannot express how good this play was. The ole Devil, Abraham, and Mary were just beyond words. The singing was magical. The play made you think, cry, laugh, and know for sure the true meaning of Christmas. A must see for all families, even young ones. Collapse
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Event Name: Bell, Book and Candle
"Where's the magic?"
Review posted by: Jim Shertzer from Winston-Salem, NC , Oct 24, 2008
There’s too little magic in “Bell, Book and Candle,” John Van Druten’s 1950 romantic comedy about witchcraft in Manhattan. Best remembered from the 1958 film, the play seems dated and talky. Director... Expand
There’s too little magic in “Bell, Book and Candle,” John Van Druten’s 1950 romantic comedy about witchcraft in Manhattan. Best remembered from the 1958 film, the play seems dated and talky. Director John Feltch is less concerned with the material’s wit and sophistication than in recycling TV’s “Bewitched” and Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” Square-jawed Glenn Kalison and kittenish Anne Bowles are attractive but at least 10 years too young as a publisher and the bored witch who casts a love spell on him to settle an old score. Worse, they play Shep and Gillian as the boy-and-girl next door, not urbane New Yorkers. Michael Daniel Anderson as Gillian’s impish brother Nicky and Lesley Hunt as Gillian’s dotty aunt are better cast and have a better lock on what the script’s about. Ronn Carroll as the clueless writer on witchcraft, plays his role as a tiresome, stock drunk. Another casting mistake - Pyewacket, Gillian's familiar, was NOT played by a Siamese at the preview I caught. Collapse
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Event Name: Triad Stage presents From The Mississippi Delta by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holl
"Amazing"
Review posted by: T. W. McNichols from North Carolina, May 06, 2008
This was an amazing play. If I could use one word to describe this play it would be determination. The play is a series of stories from the life of the playwright, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, who was... Expand
This was an amazing play. If I could use one word to describe this play it would be determination. The play is a series of stories from the life of the playwright, Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, who was born into the dirt poor, segregated world that seemed the only world available to blacks in rural Mississippi at the end of World War II. Holland takes on the journey through her life capturing both its warm sense of community and its deep sense of danger. The playwright is trying to depict the mood of the South and hardships many faced because of the racial divide. She is also trying to tell a life story about how she overcame hardships and impositions to accomplish great things. Collapse
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Event Name: Triad Stage presents From The Mississippi Delta by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holl
"Mississippi Delta brings haunting memories of past"
Review posted by: Ron Norwood from Eden, NC USA, Apr 30, 2008
Sitting on the front row seeing the extreme physical energy necessary to portray the three charatcters was an experience in itself. However, recalling the 1960 Civil Rights movement and the daily... Expand
Sitting on the front row seeing the extreme physical energy necessary to portray the three charatcters was an experience in itself. However, recalling the 1960 Civil Rights movement and the daily stories in the news of events brought back memories of participants going through Greensboro on their way South. The fire and funeral scenes, in particular, were about as realistic as one would want to experience close up. The role Greensboro colleges and their students played in this movement are a part of history mentioned but mildly understood by current students. The life and historical struggles people of color in the Mississippi Delta and the Deep South are too easily forgotten today. This play brings one small audience at a time to those issues and times and forcefully challenges us face up to them again. The three actresses broughtb the audience to their feet in genuine appreciation for their acting ability and physical energy but also for their messages from the past. Collapse
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Event Name: Triad Stage presents Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw
"Viva Vivie!!"
Review posted by: Shaw Fan from Raleigh, NC USA, Feb 08, 2008
This show is a must see for all Shaw fans. This cast handled Shaw remarkably well with each character being represented exceedingly well. This is a very high level of acting with congratulations... Expand
This show is a must see for all Shaw fans. This cast handled Shaw remarkably well with each character being represented exceedingly well. This is a very high level of acting with congratulations spread around almost evenly. However, while the quality of Mrs. Warren's acting is excellent, and her vast experience over years of theatre performance is apparent, the night clearly belonged to Rebecca Nerz as Vivie. And this is as it should be as Shaw wrote the play about the emergence of the modern women's choices in the world, and so the more complicated and more interesting role was that of Vivie. Nevertheless, Rebecca Nerz is clearly a star on the rise and we look forward to many more electrifying nights in the Theatre from Ms. Nerz. The set design was as elegant and clever as it was spartan, so that the focus could be on the acting, which thanks to skillful direction and abundant talent in Ms. Nerz, was superb. Collapse
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