No Fences, a midwestern tale
by Jan Probst; Acton Street Players,
Berkeley, CA
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No Fences, a midwestern tale
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1play = no fences
2name = peggy gannon
3email = john.burke@mindspring.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = It's hard to evoke nostalgia without slipping into sentimentality, but Probst succeeds. The characters are clearly delineated, and the focus is firmly on the friendship between Etta and Anna; "Buckeye" remains a character in *their* story, rather than a subplot that threatens to take over. A wonderful piece of theater.

1play = no fences
2name = john burke
3email = john.burke@mindspring.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = I've seen this piece evolve over two earlier versions, and this one (to quote Probst's character "Etta") has "the lightest crust yet." Riveting, funny, moving, and wise.

play = No Fences
name = Joan Lohman
rating = 5 stars
review = The writing + acting voice felt so authentically Midwestern. I looked forward to meeting each character. Jan made me believe in each of her characters. I was right there in the kitchen. Spare, Charming, Touching.

play = No Fences
name = Susan Neidly
rating = 5 stars
review = story + acting real + sincere! This is a "Don't Miss"

1play = No Fences, a midwestern tale
2name = Susan Nichols
3email = Kaziel@aol.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Pretty good acting, though the transitions from character to character were somet

1play = No Fences, a midwestern tale
2name = Susan Nichols
3email = Kaziel@aol.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Pretty good acting, though the transitions from character to character were sometimes a little unclear. Low-key reminiscence was pleasant but not gripping. Moving at the end.

1play = No Fences, a midwestern tale
2name = David Matson
3email = DavidcM560@aol.com
4rating = None
5review = Solid acting, directing, characters, but a little snoozy and emotionally flat, like the Midwest.
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