Reason To Live at Skylight Theatre

Reason To Live

Skylight Theatre
1816 1/2 N. Vermont Los Angeles

At the Silverstein wedding, crazy is relative. Jane's groom has gone missing. Her sister Emily's "life partner" may be just a one-night stand. Her brother lives upstairs in his pajamas selling something suspicious—and Mom tries to rally the troops by singing show tunes. But, when a surprise arrives, the family may just find the meaning they've been desperately seeking.

Thru - Dec 14, 2014

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Price: $30

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 213-761-7061

skylighttheatrecompany.com/

Reason To Live Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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Los Angeles Times - Recommended

"...Cohn has a talent for aphorism, Morgenstern excels at pacing, and the facile cast keeps the laughs coming - a tactic that not only richly entertains but also obscures the play's occasional shortcomings."

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- F. Kathleen Foley

Will Call - Somewhat Recommended

"...It's all very light weight but fuelled by the fact that it keeps the audience guessing as to who will end up with whom."

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- Ingrid Wilmot

The Los Angeles Post - Recommended

"...Director Susan Morgenstern keeps the play moving and the script is laced with some very funny moments. She directs a strong cast, bringing out the best in them. Despite the comedic side of this piece, there is a dark tragedy that plagues this family. What I really like, is the creative way that playwright Meryl Cohn nuances the conflicts into to the story. Excellent character development helps to move the production along seamlessly. All the actors appear to plunge into their role with a hundred percent commitment to their character. It feels like everyone on stage is having a good time. It's a fun play. The story is easy to follow and the production is quite an enjoyable one. If you're looking for something to do with the teenagers on a weekend night this would be a good choice, I am sure they will find it meaningful and funny."

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- Rose Desena

Cynthia Citron - Not Recommended

"...The latest entry in the "whimsical family" category is a heavy-handed attempt at merriment, but the actors, unfortunately, come off as just trying too hard. It's a play by Meryl Cohn called Reasons to Live, and it's a joint production of the Skylight Theatre Company and Open Fist Theatre Company, both of which have a history of presenting well-received plays."

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- Cynthia Citron

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Reason To Live Reviews

Los Angeles Times - Recommended

Will Call - Somewhat Recommended

The Los Angeles Post - Recommended

Cynthia Citron - Not Recommended

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