Theater
World Premiere of ACCOMMODATION Comes to the Odyssey Theatre in June Performances run June 15 – July 9.
“Christopher Sepulveda & 3Gems Productions present a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, the world premiere of ACCOMMODATION, written by Greg Burdick and directed by Brandon Baer & Garrett Baer. ACCOMMODATION will preview on Thursday, June 15 at 8pm; Friday, June 16 at 8pm & Saturday, June 17 at 3pm & 8pm; will open on Sunday, June 18 at 5pm and perform through Sunday, July 9 at 2pm at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Los Angeles.”
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“What’s outstanding about this production is, well, everything –– acting, singing, dancing, staging, sets, lights, costumes. Directed by Brett Smock, this show is Broadway-worthy. Sandy Bainum’s French mother is self-absorbed, finally less influential than the men in young Frank’s life.”
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“Other laudable work is done by Sandy Bainum in the dual roles of Frank’s mother and Brenda’s mother, and Jesse Sharp, most notably as Brenda’s father Roger Strong.”
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“Sandy Bainum plays the promiscuous cougar Tanya to the hilt and does a nice job on “Does Your Mother Know,” her condescending anti-vamp solo sung to rebuff Pepper (Christopher Jewell Valentin), a cabana boy-on-the-make who is no match for her wiles.”
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“Sandy Bainum and Lisa Dyson are exemplary casting personified. Bainum is commanding in her blue bikini and chiffon neon cover-up, as she teases and pushes Christopher Jewell Valentin’s Pepper (one of the hotel staff members along with Eddie, played by Anthony Broccoli) during “Does Your Mother Know.””
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“Donna, a hotelier in the Greek Islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding and she has invited two of her oldest friends to help. Sophie, the bride, has a plan to secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hopes of meeting her real father and have him walk her down the aisle. Join the fun, spirited show that will have you dancing and singing along!”
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“The most impressive work is done by Bainum, who has admirable stage presence. She manages to lend believability to her character’s unbelievable transition from patronizing bitchiness to aching vulnerability.”
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“Be A Good Little Widow is a play filled with emotion, and the entire cast deserves acclaim for their outstanding portrayals.”
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