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    "TAKING SIDES" Opens Oct 19 in Burbank

    Sunday, September 23, 2007, 10:04 AM PST [General]

    SkyPilot Theatre Company
    Presents
    "TAKING SIDES"
    By Ronald Harwood

    "I love my country, I believe in art, what was I to do?"

    *Written by Ronald Harwood, the Academy Award Winning Writer of "The Pianist"
    *Based on true events.
    *Produced by SkyPilot Theatre Company, who brought you last year's critically acclaimed "HELLCAB" by Will Kern and "REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT" by Rod Serling.

    "TAKING SIDES" is a powerful examination of the denazification trial of Wilhelm Furtwangler, conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. While no nonsense U.S. Army Major Steve Arnold investigates, Furtwangler fights for his freedom as Arnold dragnet's his search for a high profile celebrity guilty of supporting Hitler.

    Directed by Michael Brainard
    Starring James Sharpe (as Major Arnold), Benton Jennings (as Wilhelm Furtwangler), Enci, Rob Tepper, Eric Johnson, Bonnie Leigh, and Patrick Gwaltney.

    "TAKING SIDES" runs October 19 thru November 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm. Previews on Friday October 19. Opening night on Saturday October 20 with reception afterwards.
    Performances are at the Sidewalk Studio Theatre, 4150 Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91505 (2 doors East of Priscilla's Coffee Shop).
    There is ample street parking available.
    Running time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

    Tickets are $20.
    To make a reservation call 1-800-838-3006 or go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/20711

    Press and professional comps, call Bob Rusch at 323-229-2753.

    A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to The Museum of Tolerance, dedicated to providing a unique and provocative experience that challenges visitors to become witnesses to history, confront the dynamic of intolerance and engages visitors' hearts and minds in a journey of discovery to inspire change. For more info, go to http://www.museumoftolerance.com

    http://www.skypilottheatre.com

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    Finally found the invitation ;-) I accepted, of course! How could I dare not coming to the show...

    Enci
    October 30, 2007
    10:32 AM PST

    "Ronald Harwood's "Taking Sides" tackles issues that are both historical and as timely as today's headlines. . . is an artist above politics? Does genius excuse immoral behavior? Can people be forgiven for the questionable measures they take to survive in a crisis? Michael Brainard and his talented, energetic cast at the Sidewalk Studio have done Los Angeles a service by bringing this gripping play to life."
    - John Rubinstein; Tony Award winning actor, Emmy nominee, Composer, currently
    The Wizard in L.A.s "Wicked"

    "Powerful, thought-provoking and disturbing, "Taking Sides" deserves a far greater audience than it's getting in its intimate little theater. All of the actors are first-rate but Benton Jennings is the standout -- possibly the best theatrical performance I've seen all year. See "Taking Sides" while you can -- it'll stick with you for a long, long time." - Frank Thompson; author, screenwriter, producer, historian

    "...gut-wrenching performances by an extraordinary cast...Benton Jennings gives a multi-layered portrayal of the great conductor, first appearing as a dignified and proud figure, and at the end, in a tremendously moving speech, has a complete emotional breakdown of his character in a stunning, unforgettable performance..." -Beth Temkin, Tolucan Times

    Benton
    November 11, 2007
    09:49 AM PST

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