Theater Reviews: Treefall, One Woman, Two Lives, The Miser

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Comments (0) By L.A. Weekly Theater Critics Wednesday, Aug 5 2009

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GO TREEFALL The most primal aspects of erotic attraction, and the dynamics of competition among siblings and parents and even the foundations of civilization itself — play themselves out in Henry Murray’s post-apocalyptic drama — set on and around a mountain that’s being scorched by a global warming sun, as modern civilization lies in ruins. Four characters (West Liang, Brian Norris, Brian Pugach and Tania Verafield) play-act through the detritus of the world as they try to fathom the purpose of continuing, and the meaning of being human. The play is utterly despondent and achingly true, without a hint of morbidity, and even glimpses of humor, under John Perin Flynn’s studied direction. Theatre/Theater, 5041 Pico Blvd., L.A.; Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; through September 6. (323) 960-7774. A Rogue Machine production. (Steven Leigh Morris) See Stage feature.

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