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When: Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Nov. 23 2008
Phone: 800-838-3006
Price: $18-$20
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Playwright Zak Berkman's overwrought, convoluted play starts as a story about the latent violence in America's culture war as sexpot right-wing radio star Lauren marries mixed-race liberal journalist Sweet and ends up murdered. Then it becomes sci-fi pulp as Sweet teams up with Lauren's hyperconservative, bird-watching father-in-law to track down women who've had plastic surgery in order to look exactly like Lauren. After taking the long way round several more barns, Berkman tries to shoehorn everything into a cautionary tale about the importance of female self-confidence. It's hard to know why accomplished director Jason Kae would find this play worth his time, but he works his usual magic and draws psychologically detailed, emotionally convincing performances from his Backstage Theatre cast. The guy's a genius. --Justin Hayford

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This show is absolutely fantastic! I saw it on opening night and couldn't believe how strong the cast was and how eye opening and thought provoking the ideas were. Truly a wonderful production and a great premiere for this city. Go see it!

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The actors in the performance did a wonderful job of putting the audience in the momment. I felt every emotion that the actors felt and was able to keep up with all the different changes in mood and enviornment. This show does a great job of portraying important beliefs and morals for every individual. It is an inspiring play that keeps you interested. I was recommend everyone and anyone to go see it!!

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I have never been to the Raven Theatre before and I will argue that there could not have been a better venue for this performance. There was very strong energy coming from the cast and having them just a few feet away from you just electrifies every action. This performance will bring you into the scene itself by the way the different perspectives and views are presented. You will be emotionally touched! Definitely a must see!

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