I regret not having found the open evening to go see Artist Repertory Theatre’s (ART) Glengarry Glen Ross in Fresno last month. By all accounts it was a very successful show. You can read Donald Munro’s review at the Bee here. But I feel the need to give ART a mention here because it is highly overdue. They did amazing work on their Rogue Entry last march, “All in the Timing” and their Arcadia was also very fine work. This fall they’re doing the Rocky Horror Show with a guest director from New York, so look out for it. You can visit ART’s MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/artfresno
And last night, I went to Bakersfield on business and wound up seeing Duck Hunter Shoots Angel by Mitch Albom at The Empty Space theatre. Since I wasn’t planning to review a show, I have no notes on the production except to say that I found the experience enjoyable overall. The space at ES is surprisingly welcoming and well-utilized (I don’t know why I had always preconceived it as being a makeshift stage in a half finished storefront, but it totally isn’t) as both a theatre and an art gallery. The show itself manages to be funny and engaging despite the choppy structure of Albom’s script and the actors are committed to giving you a diverting performance.
The Empty Space has some diverse fare coming up in the next six months, including Godmakers, Medea, and Debbie Does Dallas, The Musical. And admission to all shows are for donations only. Check out Empty Space’s MySpace Page at http://www.myspace.com/emptyspacenews
