The Face In The Reeds at Ruskin Group Theatre

The Face In The Reeds

Ruskin Group Theatre
3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica

Passover is a celebration of freedom, it is also a quarrel about the meaning of freedom, the value of life, and the shadow of death, which symbolically "passes over" the house. During the course of the evening, conflicts emerge about the merit of faith over conversion, the truth in religion, and the nature of parental responsibility. This night is different from all other nights and of course, this being a Jewish family, it is also a comedy. We're all going to die--but first, you should eat.

Thru - Oct 11, 2014

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

Price: $25

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 310-397-3244

www.ruskingrouptheatre.org

The Face In The Reeds Reviews

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Stage and Cinema - Recommended

"...A play as well presented and satisfyingly written as most of Robin Uriel Russin's new The Face in the Reeds deserves special mention. The Family Holiday Dramedy with Heart is normally a dismal category, rarely featuring characters this sharp or dialogue this funny. The genre has its limitations, and through prudence or overcaution Russin stays well within its boundaries. As an exploration of Jewish feminist identity, it's mildly effective. As a credible investigation of problems common to any family, it is a little mushy. As drama, it falls rather short. But as a story of humans relating to each other in such a way as to dispose an audience charitably to the world around, it is a winner. And that is no small thing

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- Jason Rohrer

LA Splash - Recommended

"...All actors are convincing in their roles, and the production team has done a superb job with the lighting and stage sets. Kudos to the Writer, Director, and Producer, for a good show that's worth seeing."

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- Ester Benjamin Shifren

LifeInLA - Recommended

"...Directed by Sarah Figoten Wilson, this play is a must see Dramedy."

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- Sarah Domier

The Los Angeles Post - Somewhat Recommended

"...As the cast takes turns revealing their little secrets, and I must admit there are a few doozies, I said, "Self this is one screwed-up bunch" but in reality, nothing new or unexpected. There was just too much going on and by the time the story arched to the predictable climax I was more than ready for it to end. Other than Arian and Bolcik the acting wasn't very memorable."

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- Rose Desena

Cynthia Citron - Recommended

"...Each point that's made is consistent and effective, and director Sarah Figoten Wilson brings this ensemble of excellent actors through it all with conviction, believability, and panache."

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- Cynthia Citron

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