Things Being What They Are at Lankershim Arts Center

Things Being What They Are

Lankershim Arts Center
5108 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood

Bill and Jack might be the Felix and Oscar of the 21st century. And although they are every bit as funny as Neil Simon's Odd Couple, the two stars of Things Being What They Are are far more complicated than just two guys downing brewskis on the davenport. Fastidious Bill has just moved to the 'burbs and awaits the arrival of his furniture and his (unfaithful) wife. Jack is his irreverent neighbor, the epitome of the loud and noisy guest who will never leave. But, in this offbeat comedy from Wendy MacLeod, these two regular guys form an unlikely bond as their conversations stray from typical "dude-speak" to meaningful and unexpected explorations of marriage, commitment and mortality. Andre Barron directs this exciting new production of Things Being What They Are for the Road Theatre.

Thru - Jun 21, 2015

Thursdays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 3:00pm

Sundays: 7:00pm

Price: $34

Show Type: Comedy

Box Office: 818-752-7568

www.lankershimartscenter.com

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Things Being What They Are Reviews

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StageHappenings.com - Recommended

"...n this off-beat comedy, Chet Grissom makes Jack the perfect "nudge,"� and Bernie Zilinskas portrays Bill as more of a "patsy,"� both giving reality performances under the direction of Andre Barron. Though we never see Adele, I believe Stephanie Erb is given credit as the voice of Adele over the telephone."

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- CAROL KAUFMAN SEGAL

Examiner - Recommended

"...Together this powerful acting team makes magic that will give you an evening you will long remember. I will also mention that the venue is unique in many positive ways. The lobby is rimmed with intriguing art work. It is large and comfortable. The actual theatre is intimate but also totally capable of presenting high quality work. All too often some people confuse size with quality. That is never true in anything and especially not in the theatre."

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- RON IRWIN

The Tolucan Times - Recommended

"...Quirky, funny, and emotionally satisfying, Things Being What They Are examines the differences in the life we dream and hope for versus the life we end up with through the interactions of two neighbors in a condo complex. Filled with excellent acting, skillful direction, and incisive writing, the play considers the meaning of marriage, commitment, and mortality

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- MARY MALLORY

NoHoArtsDistrict - Recommended

"...This beautifully written, superbly directed and truthfully acted play is well worth your time and I highly recommend it!"

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- SAMANTHA SIMMONDS-RONCEROS

Theatre Spoken Here - Recommended

"...This perceptive and compassionate view of two damaged men trying to keep their lives together is at times hilarious, then bitterly sad, then deeply moving."

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- MORNA MURPHY MARTELL

Things Being What They Are at Lankershim Arts Center