Rashomon
By Fay and Michael
Kanin
Dates: March 6 - 15,
2009
Where: Stage West
Theater
When: March 6, 7, 11,
12, 13, 14, at 7:30 pm • March
8, 15 at 2:00 pm
Directed by Tom Amen
This Japanese
folk tale delves into issues
such as the nature of human
virtue and weakness. The
illusory nature of truth adds to
the viewer's analysis when
absorbed by this thoughtful
piece, that's infused with
insight and wit. Not like
anything you've ever seen, the
story line follows a Samurai who
is murdered, and his wife is
assaulted by a roving bandit.
Though the
bandit is quickly caught and
brought to trial, the truth
proves illusive. Wildly
contradictory versions of what
happened are told, but which
version contains the truth? All
of them! Rashomon is packed with
relentless suspense and an
all-star cast of vibrant
characters that make the stage
come to life. Agatha Christie
and other popular murder
mysteries are strikingly
different from this thoughtful
and thought-provoking play.
Don't miss it.
Based on works of Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Golden West College Mainstage Theater and
Stage West Theater
15744 Golden West Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Theater Info Line: 714-895-8150
Phone Ticket Orders and Ticket Info:
714-895-8150 x1
Tom Amen: 714-892-7711, Ext. 55237 or tamen@gwc.cccd.edu
Martie Ramm Engle: 714 895-8223 or
mrammengle@gwc.cccd.edu
