Marin Theatre Company

397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Address:	397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA
Phone:	+1 415-388-5200
Site:	marintheatre.org
Rating:	4.4

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Dino DiDonato

We just got back from the Sunday matinee performance of LASSO OF TRUTH, a world premiere by Carson Kreitzer and directed by MTCs talented Artistic Director, Jason Minadakis. This is one of those high risk productions I love to see in the theater. LASSO OF TRUTH centers on Dr. William Marston, PhD, the inventor of the lie detector, personality profile disk and creator of the comic book superhero, Wonder Woman. The play exams the underlying demands for truth and trust in personal power in Marstons polyamorous, BDSM relationship with his wife and lab assistant. Polyamory/BDSM and Marstons passion for developing a machine that could fight crime by detecting whether or not someone is being truthful provide rich ground for cultivation. Jason Minadakis succeeds in cultivating that ground. His use of the stage, including comic book projections on the backdrop of the set, was clever and extremely effective in moving this complicated story. The rich script weaves in questions related to gender constructs in American society and the accompanying challenges or assumptions regarding power and how it is used. The cast performed as a tight knit ensemble. The set and projections were effective in creating the mood and carrying the complicated story line as it moved between the dynamics of Marston and his family and the interaction of a young woman who was inspired by Wonder Woman with a comic book store owner as she tries to acquire the first edition of the book featuring Wonder Woman. I urge you to get tickets for this play. It is well worth the trip to Mill Valley.

Matt Pagel

Nice, intimate venue putting out consistently great shows. Ive been attending a lot of theater over the past couple of years, but no other venue in the Bay Area makes me as excited as the Marin Theatre Company (though Berkeley Rep comes close). I discovered MTC just this season because of the Brother/Sister trilogy put on in partnership with ACT & the Magic. MTC started the trilogy with "In the Red and Brown Water," which was one of the most emotional and impactful plays Ive seen in ages. They showed it was not a fluke with their equally powerful follow-up "9 Circles." I think its too late to get a subscription this year, but Im definitely going to bite the bullet next year. As far as seating goes, you really cant get a bad seat in either Theater. The Boyer is more traditional, and the Liebermans partial thrust is more edgy and interesting. Parking is free & plentiful in the lot next door. Also, they generally have 2pm performances on Saturday and Sunday, which I find to be incredibly convenient because I can usually get to and from the theater without hitting much traffic on the Golden Gate.

Gabriel DeRita

I`m really glad that Mill Valley has a playhouse. They do a great job with the space they have, and the plays they elect to perform have always been very enjoyable. I`m not a big theater goer and usually just attend with friends, but Ive had nothing but good experiences there!

Joanell Serra

I havent seen anything that I didnt enjoy here- MTC productions make you think. They tend to get great actors and interesting plays. The theatre itself is quite nice. Marin is lucky to have it!

Matt Thomas

A wonderful staff and simply a great place to spend an afternoon or evening. Easy parking, small and comfortable with a number of good places to eat close by...

Lili Ricciardi

The theater is cozy and well equipped, great parking and the show was amazing! You can buy your tickets online.

Josef Aukee

Top professional theatre in North Bay. Full season of classic to innovative new plays always engage.

Rebecca Nile

Just saw the production of the legend of Georgia McBride its a must go see fabulous fabulous

Michael X

Saw one August Wilson play here, Excellent. Easy parking. Intimate comfortable theater.

Eduardo Limo

Small teather cozy good play. I watch the jungle book with my kids they got a lo of fun

Anita Gail Jones

BRAVO to MTC for bringing phenomenal, diverse theatre to the Bay Area. Always worth it.