The Guys
The Pillowman
By Martin McDonaghDirected by David M. Jenkins
Extended! Oct. 12 – Nov. 5, 2006
Thu. – Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm
Tickets: $19.50 – $24.50
Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Patron Reviews
"Rarely, have I ever been to a local/regional play that was as good as the Broadway version, until now. Last night's performance of The Pillowman was truly one of the best plays I have seen. Your actors did an amazing job last night – compliments to the entire cast & crew!" – Kelley Swanman
"Last night's performance was awesome. I sat there completely engaged by the story and the performances. Tampa is indeed fortunate to have your company. Please accept my heartfelt thanks." – Bill & Diane Reeves
"My students REALLY enjoyed The Pillowman... So thank you for a great evening and please congratulate the cast." – Bill Leavengood
"Congratulations! You have a winner in The Pillowman. The acting is superb. I think lots of people walked out stunned. I've encouraged my students at HCC to see (and critique it). I've told them it's a play they'll remember the rest of their lives." – Dan Khoury
"Pillowman was amazing Wednesday night. What a great night at the theatre! You made it look so easy and we all know that it is anything but that. My daughter and I had seen it in NYC and she ordered tickets as soon as she saw you were doing it. I raved about it to my advanced class yesterday, and they immediately made plans to go see it last night." – Carla E. Webster
"My fiancée and I saw the performance Saturday night. I think it was one of the better shows I have seen Jobsite put on. My fiancée was impressed by the performances but felt the story was too dark. What makes life so interesting is that people can view performances in different ways. This is our second year as season ticket holders. I hope the remainder of the shows are close to the level of The Pillowman. Thanks, John"
"I walked into the theater having never heard of the The Pillowman - guess I have had my head in a bucket for a year or so. It was a stunning performance. The story was a hard jolt, the actors were superb, with flawless performances, and the sets captured the imagination, creating so much in so little space. A must see. Thank you for bringing a jewel to Tampa." – Cara Cira
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In Print
Previews
Stage Fright – Creative Loafing
Wickedly Funny – St. Petersburg Times
Reviews
"Excellent in every case, as professional as you'll find in any theater anywhere, it marks a new high in Jobsite's ascent to Bay area treasure... this formidable work deserves the attention of every serious – and thick-skinned – theatergoer." – Creative Loafing
"The critical and popular success of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman may be one of the most encouraging surprises in American theater in recent years.... The powerful Jobsite production features some jarring performances that enhance the play's effectiveness.... [It] is packed with ideas and emotions that don't evaporate quickly." – St. Petersburg Times
"It would be unfair to compare a local production to the Broadway version of the same play unless – as is the case here – the homegrown show holds its own. Part of the credit goes to the exceptional potency of the play, but major props are due to the Jobsite cast and crew." – Tampa Tribune
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