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The Skin of Our Teeth

Presented by Different Stages at The VORTEX

November 13-December 5, 2009

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this is the satiric story of the extraordinary Antrobus family down through the ages from the time of the war – any war. They have survived flood, fire, pestilence, the seven year locusts, the ice age, the pox and the double feature, a dozen wars and as many depressions. Ultimately bewitched, befuddled and becalmed, they are the stuff of which heroes and buffoons are made. Their survival is a wacky testament of faith in humanity.

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    The VORTEX

    2307 Manor Road Austin, TX 78722

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    Tickets: Pick your Price: $15, $20, $25, and $30. Hottix $10.

    Info Phone: 512.478.5282

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    Dates:
    November 13-December 5, 2009

    Times:
    Thursday-Saturday 8PM, Sunday 7PM

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Skin of Our Teeth, Ain't no Our Town!"
      Review posted by: Tracy Medberry from austin, Nov 20, 2009
      

      Sitting inside the Vortex Theatre waiting for the show to begin, the audience member, may not know what to expect: “Would this show prove to be like others at the Vortex?” “Will, the first actor... Expand

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      Sitting inside the Vortex Theatre waiting for the show to begin, the audience member, may not know what to expect: “Would this show prove to be like others at the Vortex?” “Will, the first actor enter in nothing but his ‘birthday suit’ and a smile?” Quite honestly this could make for an interesting stylistic choice for Skin of Our Teeth, but perhaps a little out there for a Thorton Wilder play. But, when the Announcer (C. Robert Stevens) crosses to his microphone donned in clothing from the 1940’s, the audience members’ minds may be ransacked momentarily with memories of crappy high school versions of Our Town. But, once the sardonic tone of Steven’s voice hits the air, followed by the humorous facial gesticulations of Sabina (Amy Lewis), and a Wooly Mammoth (Joshua Bush) and a Dinosaur (Jessica Bacon) appear on set, the audience member quickly realizes, “this is no, Our Town.” Read more.... nowplayingaustin.wordpress.com Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Very relevant story!"
      Review posted by: John medberry from austin, Nov 19, 2009
      

      Setting out to see the Different Stages production of The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, I had misgivings. I’ve seen the story before and really liked it. At the time, the Eighties, it seemed... Expand

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      Setting out to see the Different Stages production of The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, I had misgivings. I’ve seen the story before and really liked it. At the time, the Eighties, it seemed really relevant. So, for me, I gritted my teeth and set off to see it at the Vortex. My thought was, even if the production was poor, I could perhaps relive some of the relevance of the Eighties. Well, let me tell, you, Norman Blumensaadt knew better than I. As I was slowly drawn into the story by character break and the audio/visuals above, I found that perhaps, The Skin of Our teeth is more relevant today than in prior times. See more here: http://nowplayingaustin.wordpress.com/ Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Recommended!"
      Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre.com from austin, Nov 19, 2009
      

      recommends DiffStage Skin of Our Teeth, wild juxtapositions, sardonic comedy, fresher, even more relevant today. http://tinyurl.com/yjthrc3

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      recommends DiffStage Skin of Our Teeth, wild juxtapositions, sardonic comedy, fresher, even more relevant today. http://tinyurl.com/yjthrc3

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Solid Revival"
      Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Nov 18, 2009
      

      Skin of Our Teeth is an unusual play in that its metatheatrical techniques and offbeat structure make it hard to believe it was written in the 40s. Different Stages production feels very fresh and... Expand

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      Skin of Our Teeth is an unusual play in that its metatheatrical techniques and offbeat structure make it hard to believe it was written in the 40s. Different Stages production feels very fresh and inventive and features solid acting across the board. Contemporary touches and interpolated local references actually serve the piece very well. Each of the three acts is uniquely different, with the third act best balancing the serious themes with the off-kilter humor the best. An unusual play that entertains throughout but leaves you with a lot to think about when the evening is over. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Everything in nature is cyclic."
      Review posted by: John from USA, Nov 18, 2009
      

      Adam & Eve, Cain & his dead brother, the favored child, the world's end as we know it, a drive for (re)birth & (re)invention but desire to be lead and to lead in times of extinction, ice ages, war,... Expand

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      Adam & Eve, Cain & his dead brother, the favored child, the world's end as we know it, a drive for (re)birth & (re)invention but desire to be lead and to lead in times of extinction, ice ages, war, temptation, depression & death only shifting from death from Gaia to death from God to death from man. And then spurts of disruption AND we begin again. The people whose artistic endeavor explores this resurrection do well with their roles of caricature at times as caricature and at times with passion & depth. It is to me interesting that the only constant noncyclical change was Cain’s growing anger played along with Adam’s constant anger makes me wonder to the true nature of the role in this anachronistic romp through time; was it simply a result of eons of parental masked & unmasked disfavor or is it a result of frustration in that no matter how smart we get we repeat the mistakes of our parents. No answers today. I liked: the play, its multimedia delivery, the people & the maid's costume. Collapse

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Very Simpsonesque"
      Review posted by: Rae from Austin, TX, Nov 17, 2009
      

      Different Stages did a nice job of finding the comedic elements in Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth." The production was entertaining and made for an enjoyable evening.

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      Different Stages did a nice job of finding the comedic elements in Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth." The production was entertaining and made for an enjoyable evening.

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

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    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Skin of Our Teeth, Ain't no Our Town!"
      Review posted by: Tracy Medberry from austin, Nov 20, 2009
      

      Sitting inside the Vortex Theatre waiting for the show to begin, the audience member, may not know what to expect: “Would this show prove to be like others at the Vortex?” “Will, the first actor... Expand

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      Sitting inside the Vortex Theatre waiting for the show to begin, the audience member, may not know what to expect: “Would this show prove to be like others at the Vortex?” “Will, the first actor enter in nothing but his ‘birthday suit’ and a smile?” Quite honestly this could make for an interesting stylistic choice for Skin of Our Teeth, but perhaps a little out there for a Thorton Wilder play. But, when the Announcer (C. Robert Stevens) crosses to his microphone donned in clothing from the 1940’s, the audience members’ minds may be ransacked momentarily with memories of crappy high school versions of Our Town. But, once the sardonic tone of Steven’s voice hits the air, followed by the humorous facial gesticulations of Sabina (Amy Lewis), and a Wooly Mammoth (Joshua Bush) and a Dinosaur (Jessica Bacon) appear on set, the audience member quickly realizes, “this is no, Our Town.” Read more.... nowplayingaustin.wordpress.com Collapse

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Very relevant story!"
      Review posted by: John medberry from austin, Nov 19, 2009
      

      Setting out to see the Different Stages production of The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, I had misgivings. I’ve seen the story before and really liked it. At the time, the Eighties, it seemed... Expand

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      Setting out to see the Different Stages production of The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder, I had misgivings. I’ve seen the story before and really liked it. At the time, the Eighties, it seemed really relevant. So, for me, I gritted my teeth and set off to see it at the Vortex. My thought was, even if the production was poor, I could perhaps relive some of the relevance of the Eighties. Well, let me tell, you, Norman Blumensaadt knew better than I. As I was slowly drawn into the story by character break and the audio/visuals above, I found that perhaps, The Skin of Our teeth is more relevant today than in prior times. See more here: http://nowplayingaustin.wordpress.com/ Collapse

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Recommended!"
      Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre.com from austin, Nov 19, 2009
      

      recommends DiffStage Skin of Our Teeth, wild juxtapositions, sardonic comedy, fresher, even more relevant today. http://tinyurl.com/yjthrc3

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      recommends DiffStage Skin of Our Teeth, wild juxtapositions, sardonic comedy, fresher, even more relevant today. http://tinyurl.com/yjthrc3

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Solid Revival"
      Review posted by: kholenkhov from Austin, TX, Nov 18, 2009
      

      Skin of Our Teeth is an unusual play in that its metatheatrical techniques and offbeat structure make it hard to believe it was written in the 40s. Different Stages production feels very fresh and... Expand

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      Skin of Our Teeth is an unusual play in that its metatheatrical techniques and offbeat structure make it hard to believe it was written in the 40s. Different Stages production feels very fresh and inventive and features solid acting across the board. Contemporary touches and interpolated local references actually serve the piece very well. Each of the three acts is uniquely different, with the third act best balancing the serious themes with the off-kilter humor the best. An unusual play that entertains throughout but leaves you with a lot to think about when the evening is over. Collapse

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Everything in nature is cyclic."
      Review posted by: John from USA, Nov 18, 2009
      

      Adam & Eve, Cain & his dead brother, the favored child, the world's end as we know it, a drive for (re)birth & (re)invention but desire to be lead and to lead in times of extinction, ice ages, war,... Expand

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      Adam & Eve, Cain & his dead brother, the favored child, the world's end as we know it, a drive for (re)birth & (re)invention but desire to be lead and to lead in times of extinction, ice ages, war, temptation, depression & death only shifting from death from Gaia to death from God to death from man. And then spurts of disruption AND we begin again. The people whose artistic endeavor explores this resurrection do well with their roles of caricature at times as caricature and at times with passion & depth. It is to me interesting that the only constant noncyclical change was Cain’s growing anger played along with Adam’s constant anger makes me wonder to the true nature of the role in this anachronistic romp through time; was it simply a result of eons of parental masked & unmasked disfavor or is it a result of frustration in that no matter how smart we get we repeat the mistakes of our parents. No answers today. I liked: the play, its multimedia delivery, the people & the maid's costume. Collapse

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

    • Event Name: The Skin of Our Teeth
      "Very Simpsonesque"
      Review posted by: Rae from Austin, TX, Nov 17, 2009
      

      Different Stages did a nice job of finding the comedic elements in Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth." The production was entertaining and made for an enjoyable evening.

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

      Different Stages did a nice job of finding the comedic elements in Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth." The production was entertaining and made for an enjoyable evening.

      All reviews/comments and complete event details

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