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Clybourne Park audiences weigh in…

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The 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Clybourne Park has been thrilling (and shocking!) audiences at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. It has been lauded by critics and audiences alike as a ferociously smart and hilariously funny production. Let our audiences tell you why they love this award-winning comedy.

PRAISE FROM AUDIENCES
“Loved it! A thought-provoking, witty production dealing with many issues of the day. Great performances from the cast”
—Susan

“Loved it—very powerful! A fellow thespian” 
—Gina Marie

“Loved it! Great cast and perfect timing. A really enjoyable evening”
—Don, West Vancouver

“We loved Clybourne Park. The acting was solid and the story extremely well-told. It was a great afternoon of entertainment and fostered a lively discussion amongst the group after the play. Well done. I like the variety of genres you offer and always am impressed with the level of talent we have in Vancouver. Well done Arts Club”
—Karen, Port Moody

“Loved this play although I found the second act funnier than the first. Amazing to me how little things have changed when it comes to race. It may seem like a modern problem but it is ages old and doesn’t go away no matter how educated we are. The play captured the dilemma perfectly and was cleverly done. The gentleman playing the grieving father and contractor was wonderful. He got both roles just right and was funny with it. Highly recommend this play”
—Johanna, New Westminster

“Such a powerful play!! In my view one of the best performances in some years…. Stunning drama and some comic relief as well…looking forward to the rest of the season!!”
—Bruce, Vancouver

“WE thoroughly enjoyed your production of this timely piece of theatre. It began deceptively slowly, but soon built to a gripping back story of racial prejudice and heartbreaking personal loss. Excellent stage set and sparkling dialogue. We laughed at those race based jokes in spite of ourselves”
—Sheila, Maple Ridge

“A spectacular beginning to what promises to be a stellar season”
—Paul

“It’s been a long time since we’ve enjoyed theatre so much. Brilliant, witty dialogue, combining hilarity and soul-wrenching drama, skillful direction and acting so superb that it defies description. If you only see one play this year, make sure it’s Clybourne Park!”
—Bruce

“As always the play was terrific—characters believable, sets wonderful, costumes timely, etc. However, my accolades go out to the front box office where I am always met (in person or by ‘phone) with the most cheerful and helpful individuals. They are a breath of fresh air—never too busy to answer questions, sort out problems, find solutions. First impressions count for a lot, and these “up front” people are positively worth their weights in gold. Many thanks for starting off another season with a topical social issue and for retaining the ever helpful box office staff”
—Lynne, Richmond

“It was a very enjoyable play. Had heart and substance, both which we enjoyed very much. Made you think”
—Tom

“It was very exciting and we 3 loved it. It was really so original that it kept us mesmerized for the entire 2 hours. All the performers did an outstanding job. Congratulations to all of them”
—Al

“Brilliant. Leaves some thought about how far society has come. One’s interpretation, upbringing, social standards. Mmm still a lot of questions for some. I believe we are one and equal”
—John, Vancouver

“Clybourne Park was hilarious, uncomfortable, thought-provoking, and relevant! Act 1, set in the 50s, was so much easier to laugh at. “Oh they were so racist back then. Look at them go.” And then Act II hits you with a script that sounds familiar, like you’ve had conversations like that before. And it’s discomforting to hear a bit (or a lot) of yourself in what the characters are saying. I was skeptical about seeing a show about race from a very American context. But even if the debate about race and class and gentrification is different in Vancouver’s context, it’s still very relevant. Even now, a week after seeing the show, I can’t stop thinking or talking about it, or about race and class. This is why arts and culture matters!”
—Angeli

“Had my rapt attention from beginning to end. Impeccable timing and delivery of well-written dialogue by an amazing ensemble of actors. Thank you for a great evening of theatre!”
—Florence

“Things change over time. Society, family and the way that situations of today are different than yesterday. But are they really? I watched with great interest as the story unfolded and suggest you do the same. With laughter, a few tears and themes that make you think—I hope that you will enjoy this play as much as I did. Bravo on a play that starts the season with a bang”
—Caitlin

“Sensational theatre! A beautiful script full of large and small moments that resonate and shock. Ms. Wright’s direction and the acting was top notch. So glad I was able to finally see this important play. Highly recommended!”
—Danny, Key West, FL

“A.MAZING! We thoroughly enjoyed this play—the social significance, the acting, the sets, the costumes—everything was excellent. These actors must have been thoroughly exhausted and spent after each performance—they put so much heart and soul into it. I am a little ashamed to admit that I’ve never really appreciated how incredibly difficult it must be to play more than one role in a production. This was incredible—every actor played not one, but two very significant parts and played them so very well. A huge THANK YOU to the entire COMPANY for a totally moving, entertaining and impressive presentation”
—Sharon, Chilliwack

“I thought it was very well done. The acting was superb. Enjoyed the new experience as a first time season ticket holder”
—Ann

“We enjoyed the production as it was an entertaining script, funny yet thought provoking and very well-performed. Some of the “jokes” were rather shocking for our taste but then they were meant to be in the context of the play so we took them in stride!”
—Sheena, Richmond

“This was an excellent production with a great ensemble. I have recommended it to all my contacts”
—Jill, Vancouver


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