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Becky's New Car

Presented by ZACH Theatre at ZACH Theatre

June 3-July 11, 2010

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 Lauren Lane stars in this life-affirming comedy about an eccentric millionaire who offers Becky the keys to a brand new life. This romantic farce by acclaimed Austin playwright Steven Dietz (playwright of last season's hit Shooting Star) offers a fantastically funny exploration about class, wealth and selling out during Becky's wild ride through a clever twist of events. Huge laughs, hairpin plot turns and a story with the pedal to the metal. Buckle up!

 

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    ZACH Theatre

    1510 Toomey Road
    Austin, TX 78704

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    June 3-July 11, 2010

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    Wed-Sat 8pm Sun 2pm Whisenhunt Stage

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    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Fast-Paced New Show at Zach"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, Texas, Jun 06, 2010
      

      This is a very enjoyable show, as the plot twists and turns unexpectedly. It features some of Austin’s finest talent and teachers, who do a great job on Zach Scott’s intimate theater-in-the-round.... Expand

      This is a very enjoyable show, as the plot twists and turns unexpectedly. It features some of Austin’s finest talent and teachers, who do a great job on Zach Scott’s intimate theater-in-the-round. The actors explore the “Fourth Wall” as they refer to the audience, and interact with us at unexpected times throughout the performance. This works well and causes the audience to feel like we are welcome in their homes. The writer also uses the delightful device of jumping from home to work in a split-second. Wouldn’t that be convenient if we could all do that? Since I have two degrees in Psychology, I thoroughly enjoyed the psychological references and terminology. The terms made the audience laugh yet added extra depth for me. Especially the second act will keep you on your toes, as it is very fast-paced, with actors coming and going. I am confused by the ending, since it does not follow the New Car metaphor that Becky explains early on, but I don't wish to ruin the ending for you! Enjoy! Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Becky Gets Stuck without a Towing Service"
      Review posted by: Michael Meigs from Austin, Jun 04, 2010
      

      Zach's Becky's New Car, written and directed by Steven Dietz - Act I establishes Lauren Lane's Becky Foster as warm, appealing and trapped by the indifference of others,until some fine chemistry... Expand

      Zach's Becky's New Car, written and directed by Steven Dietz - Act I establishes Lauren Lane's Becky Foster as warm, appealing and trapped by the indifference of others,until some fine chemistry between Lauren Lane & Lucien Douglas as a courteous, slightly lost rich widower. But Act II is a Pinteresque downer. Full review, links and pictures by Kirk R. Tuck at AustinLiveTheatre.com: http://tinyurl.com/ALT604 Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "A Well-Oiled Machine"
      Review posted by: Will Godwin from Austin, TX, Jun 03, 2010
      

      A Poignant comedy. Well drawn-up and engineered and most skillfully executed by an outstanding cast. Holds the road, even with acceleration on the twists and turns of the plot. A winner.

      A Poignant comedy. Well drawn-up and engineered and most skillfully executed by an outstanding cast. Holds the road, even with acceleration on the twists and turns of the plot. A winner.

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "“Becky’s. . .” a Joy Ride"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Jun 03, 2010
      

      About 40 persons – I among them – on a rainy Wednesday night (6/2) took a “test drive” in “Becky’s New Car.” This dress rehearsal was a relaxed, enjoyable spin around the block, even... Expand

      About 40 persons – I among them – on a rainy Wednesday night (6/2) took a “test drive” in “Becky’s New Car.” This dress rehearsal was a relaxed, enjoyable spin around the block, even though playwright Steven Dietz of Seattle and Austin was in the audience furiously making notes. Dietz was like a serious mechanic readying for a pit stop. Appropriately so. He’s also the play’s director. This production still needs a bit of fine tuning, but only professional drivers will notice a “ping” here and there. As we mature, “life narrows and the unexpected fades away,” goes a line in his play. Not for Becky. Smartly played by Austinite Lauren Lane (of the “The Nanny” fame), Becky is an overworked car dealership paper-pusher with a slobby husband (Chris Gibson as Joe the roofer) and a psychology-spouting son (Josh Meyer as Chris) who is overdue for leaving the nest. (You will love this newcomer’s goofy physicality.) Enter widower Walter Flood (Lucien Douglas), a billboard magnate (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Quite a Ride!"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) TX USA, Jun 03, 2010
      

      What a treat to see a dress rehearsal for a play written and directed by an acclaimed playwright. Even though this comedic farce has already traveled around the country, we could see Steven Dietz... Expand

      What a treat to see a dress rehearsal for a play written and directed by an acclaimed playwright. Even though this comedic farce has already traveled around the country, we could see Steven Dietz making notes, fine-tuning his Austin production. This clever show draws the audience into the life of a lady of “a certain age” who has decisions to make. Although she has a somewhat comfortable life (good husband, indecisive son), she isn’t completely happy. Given a chance at an exciting new life, should she take it? The plot, staging and terrific acting alone kept me engaged, and the actors “breaking the (proverbial) fourth wall” and inviting audience members into the scene certainly held everyone’s attention. Whatever your stage of life, see this show. You will not be disappointed. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Fast-Paced New Show at Zach"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, Texas, Jun 06, 2010
      

      This is a very enjoyable show, as the plot twists and turns unexpectedly. It features some of Austin’s finest talent and teachers, who do a great job on Zach Scott’s intimate theater-in-the-round.... Expand

      This is a very enjoyable show, as the plot twists and turns unexpectedly. It features some of Austin’s finest talent and teachers, who do a great job on Zach Scott’s intimate theater-in-the-round. The actors explore the “Fourth Wall” as they refer to the audience, and interact with us at unexpected times throughout the performance. This works well and causes the audience to feel like we are welcome in their homes. The writer also uses the delightful device of jumping from home to work in a split-second. Wouldn’t that be convenient if we could all do that? Since I have two degrees in Psychology, I thoroughly enjoyed the psychological references and terminology. The terms made the audience laugh yet added extra depth for me. Especially the second act will keep you on your toes, as it is very fast-paced, with actors coming and going. I am confused by the ending, since it does not follow the New Car metaphor that Becky explains early on, but I don't wish to ruin the ending for you! Enjoy! Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Becky Gets Stuck without a Towing Service"
      Review posted by: Michael Meigs from Austin, Jun 04, 2010
      

      Zach's Becky's New Car, written and directed by Steven Dietz - Act I establishes Lauren Lane's Becky Foster as warm, appealing and trapped by the indifference of others,until some fine chemistry... Expand

      Zach's Becky's New Car, written and directed by Steven Dietz - Act I establishes Lauren Lane's Becky Foster as warm, appealing and trapped by the indifference of others,until some fine chemistry between Lauren Lane & Lucien Douglas as a courteous, slightly lost rich widower. But Act II is a Pinteresque downer. Full review, links and pictures by Kirk R. Tuck at AustinLiveTheatre.com: http://tinyurl.com/ALT604 Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "A Well-Oiled Machine"
      Review posted by: Will Godwin from Austin, TX, Jun 03, 2010
      

      A Poignant comedy. Well drawn-up and engineered and most skillfully executed by an outstanding cast. Holds the road, even with acceleration on the twists and turns of the plot. A winner.

      A Poignant comedy. Well drawn-up and engineered and most skillfully executed by an outstanding cast. Holds the road, even with acceleration on the twists and turns of the plot. A winner.

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "“Becky’s. . .” a Joy Ride"
      Review posted by: Preston Kirk from Spicewood (Austin) TX, USA, Jun 03, 2010
      

      About 40 persons – I among them – on a rainy Wednesday night (6/2) took a “test drive” in “Becky’s New Car.” This dress rehearsal was a relaxed, enjoyable spin around the block, even... Expand

      About 40 persons – I among them – on a rainy Wednesday night (6/2) took a “test drive” in “Becky’s New Car.” This dress rehearsal was a relaxed, enjoyable spin around the block, even though playwright Steven Dietz of Seattle and Austin was in the audience furiously making notes. Dietz was like a serious mechanic readying for a pit stop. Appropriately so. He’s also the play’s director. This production still needs a bit of fine tuning, but only professional drivers will notice a “ping” here and there. As we mature, “life narrows and the unexpected fades away,” goes a line in his play. Not for Becky. Smartly played by Austinite Lauren Lane (of the “The Nanny” fame), Becky is an overworked car dealership paper-pusher with a slobby husband (Chris Gibson as Joe the roofer) and a psychology-spouting son (Josh Meyer as Chris) who is overdue for leaving the nest. (You will love this newcomer’s goofy physicality.) Enter widower Walter Flood (Lucien Douglas), a billboard magnate (more) Collapse

    • Event Name: Becky's New Car
      "Quite a Ride!"
      Review posted by: Ronda Dale Kirk from Austin (Spicewood) TX USA, Jun 03, 2010
      

      What a treat to see a dress rehearsal for a play written and directed by an acclaimed playwright. Even though this comedic farce has already traveled around the country, we could see Steven Dietz... Expand

      What a treat to see a dress rehearsal for a play written and directed by an acclaimed playwright. Even though this comedic farce has already traveled around the country, we could see Steven Dietz making notes, fine-tuning his Austin production. This clever show draws the audience into the life of a lady of “a certain age” who has decisions to make. Although she has a somewhat comfortable life (good husband, indecisive son), she isn’t completely happy. Given a chance at an exciting new life, should she take it? The plot, staging and terrific acting alone kept me engaged, and the actors “breaking the (proverbial) fourth wall” and inviting audience members into the scene certainly held everyone’s attention. Whatever your stage of life, see this show. You will not be disappointed. Collapse

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