ust three performances remain of Shine! Theatre’s “The Room Next Door (Or the Vibrator Play),” the local premiere of this acclaimed 2009 work by Sara Ruhl. I’m planning to post my review on Wednesday, but here’s a sneak peek: It’s a witty, insightful and intimate production with an exceptionally strong cast, solid direction and an empowering message. (Plus, you’ll never think quite the same way about electricity again.) This sort of boundary-pushing play is what good, local, in-your-face theater should be.
For more details on the show: I interviewed cast member Kylee Leyva about the production last week.
For the second and final weekend, I’m giving two pairs of tickets away good for any of the three remaining performances (8 p.m. Feb. 17-19, The Revue). The contest is open to members, donors and individual sponsors of The Munro Review.
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To enter this giveaway, leave a reply on this post (see the comments field below) answering this question: Before Shine! Theatre opened it in Fresno, had you heard of “In the Next Room (Or the Vibrator Play)”? (Or, if you prefer, you can just say why you want to see the show.) Deadline to enter is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email.
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