Coming this October/November!The Unexpected Manby Yasmina RezaWinner Bay Area Critics Circle
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In response to overwhelming audience interest, Spare Stage will revive Yasmina Reza’s The Unexpected Man with renowned local actor Ken Ruta, joined by veteran Bay Area actress Susan Maeder. The initial run during the summer of 2009 played to sold-out houses at the Exit Theatre, earning rave reviews and winning several Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards, including Best Actor for Ruta and Best Director for Stephen Drewes. Critics described it as “a gem not to be missed” and “highly gratifying … a literary and theatrical affirmation”. |
An aging novelist on a train from Paris to Frankfurt muses about the failings and frustrations of his life. He is recognized by an attractive woman sitting in the opposite seat. Should she speak to him? Or should she simply take his latest book out of her handbag and start reading? |
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Ken Ruta |
Susan Maeder | |
Best Actor 2009
The Unexpected Man
2010
The Breath of Life
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What the critics said about the Spare Stage 2009 production of The Unexpected Man: |
"Masterful performances"— Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle, July 15, 2009 |
"This is a gem not to be missed"— Jean Schiffman, San Francisco Examiner, July 16, 2009 |
"Highly gratifying...both a literary and a theatrical affirmation"— Jonathan Kiefer, SFweekly.com, July 20, 2009 |