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Theater Review:

Mixed verdict for ‘Jan. 16’ revival

August 27, 2008|By Tom Titus
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Ivar Vasco is ruthlessly effective as a powerful bank executive; Beth Maiques glitters as his daughter, the victim’s widow; Candy Beck draws a splendid characterization as the penthouse maid; Robert Purcell is believable as the building’s night watchman, and John Townsend is eerily effective as the victim’s zombie-ish, steadfastly loyal accountant.

Nick Pappas keeps order in the court with authority as the judge, while Rob Lanning, Jim Perham, Randy Fletcher and Brenda Glim contribute nicely in briefer assignments.

Should you attend a future performance, you might find yourself watching from the jury box, because jurors are selected from the audience. These 12 decide the defendant’s guilt or innocence, with differing endings scripted based on that verdict.

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“Night of January 16th” still packs a punch, but the play also brings a good deal of 1930s baggage to the Huntington Beach stage.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: “Night of January 16th”

WHO: Huntington Beach Playhouse

WHERE: Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach

WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 7

COST: $18 to $20

CALL: (714) 375-0696


TOM TITUS reviews local theater for the Independent.

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