TRACERS
The Little Victory Theatre
Burbank, CA
February 29-April 6, 2008.
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 4:00pm.
TICKETS: $20. Discounts available.
FREE BEER
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"Tracers" was created in 1980 by a group of Vietnam veterans. The play concerns the reality, grittiness and horror of on-the-ground combat, avoiding Hollywood glorification of the fighting experience by fixing on the memories of men who actually lived through the consequences of what up until then had been America's most appalling foreign policy blunder (if war is, as the old saying goes,
the failure of diplomacy).
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It's the story of six soldiers, their medic, and their drill instructor. The six are a fighting unit, with all the bickering, the petty infighting, the camaraderie, the affection and the devotion of a marriage. They are described by the play's conceiver, John DiFusco, as "young men laughing in the face of evil." The greatest victory
available from the war may be the simple act of remaining alive. Some will, some won't.
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The show takes its name from colorfully tipped bullets that streak across the sky when fired: "Make the first two or three rounds tracers. That way, when you see two red streaks in a row, you know you're runnin' out of ammo."
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America is once again at war. Did we learn anything from the Vietnam experience? Over 3,000 Americans have died in Iraq, a terrible sacrifice that nonetheless pales in comparison to the 59,000 we lost in Vietnam. If America ever forgets the lessons of the Vietnam conflict, "Tracers" is here to remind her. Most significant among its messages are those of understanding and compassion for its veterans, messages that should be remembered when regarding veterans of the current conflict in Iraq.
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"Tracers" is presented by Gangbusters Theatre Company. For over six years, the Gangbusters have proven themselves to be the one of the city's tightest, best ensembles, with acclaimed productions including "Balm In Gilead" and "Talk Radio" (for which it received L.A. Weekly Award nominations) and "Streamers" (three NAACP Theatre Award nominations). After participating in a couple of more experimental productions, the company returns to its forte, 20th
Century "classics with all of their original speed and violence." "Tracers" is an ideal fit for the Gangbusters, as director-in-residence Leon Shanglebee returns to helm a production.
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Shanglebee was nominated in 2005 for an NAACP Theatre Award as an outstanding director and in 2006 for L.A. Weekly Award as an outstanding producer.
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The cast includes Rommel Jamison (who attracted a lot of critical attention for his performance in "Streamers"), Christian Levatino (2006 L.A. Weekly Award nominee), Trent Hopkins, James Thomas Gilbert, Matt Mann, Frank Stasio, Chris Eric Maddox and Brian Barth.
Note: This production will feature smoke, loud noises, fog, a strobe light and gunshots. TRACERS also features violence, foul language and brief nudity and is not recommended for children under 12.
Free off street parking
Free parking lot across street
Questions? Email consigliere@gangbusterstheatre.com
| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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Sales have ended for this event. Tickets may still be available at the door.
Online pre-sale tickets must be purchased no later than 2 hours prior to showtime on the date of desired performance.
Tickets are always available for sale at the door for $20.00 on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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| First: | Friday Feb 29, 2008 8:00 PM | | Last: | Sunday Apr 20, 2008 4:00 PM |
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The Little Victory Theatre
3326 W. Victory Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
United States |
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