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THE MYSTERIOUS MR. LOONEY

The Mysterious Mr. Looney

A new play about the man who wrote the plays of Shakespeare.

July 24 - August 29 2004

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Avenue

J. Thomas Looney mysteriously arrives at the home of the world's most distinguished biographer of William Shakespeare and sets in motion the greatest literary mystery of all time.

Written and Directed by Gary Graves, sound design by Gregory Scharpen, costumes by Tammy Berlin, and lights by Mike Curtis featuring Christopher Herold, John Patrick Moore*, and Jan Zvaifler. *member Actors' Equity Association

"...a well researched, smartly acted and powerfully evidenced presentation..."
--Jack Tucker, Contra Costa Times

"The resonant use of dramatic irony imbues the play with depth,...gusto performances and the gorgeous setting of Berkeley City Club make for a fun night out."
--Chloe Veltman, San Franciso Bay Guardian

"...intellectual and leisurely...the first act escalates until the tension is almost unbearable....the interest in the second act lies more in the changes in the three characters and their relationships, and a surprise twist ending...intelligent and often funny"
--Lisa Drostova, East Bay Express

"...delightful..and the acting is terrific..."
--Betsy Hunton, Berkeley Daily Planet